Elkins Intermountain Obituaries:H

Georgia B. Haddix
Georgia B. Haddix, 84, a resident of Lavalette Avenue, Elkins, passed away at 3:03 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2002, in the Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 12, 1918, at Mill Creek, a daughter of the late Percy L. and Carrie B. Armstrong Haddix.
She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn L. Potts Brown, Triangle, Va.; two sons, Gerald M. Potts, Maryville, Tenn., and David W. Potts of Elkins; one brother, Bryan Jackson Haddix of Orlando, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding her in death were one daughter, Glendine Marie Potts Minners; two sisters, Virginia Daniels and Frances Wiese; and one brother, James Haddix.
She was employed by Davis Memorial Hospital prior to her retirement in 1983 and was a Baptist by faith. Her family will love and cherish the many memories that she leaves behind. God bless you Mother.
Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Parli and Pastor J. David Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mill Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, West Virginia Affiliate, PO Box 11062, Charleston, W.Va. 25339. From 13 June 2002.

Rev. Terrill Haddix
The Rev. Terrill L. Haddix, 62, of Backus, Minn., died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, in Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
The Rev. Haddix was born June 2, 1939, in Elkins, a son of the late Ralph and Amy Folks Haddix.
On Sept. 3, 1966, at the Church of the Nazarene in Grand Rapids, he married the former Anita Baker, who survives in Backus, Minn.
Also surviving are two sons, Paul Haddix, Backus, Minn., and Kyle Haddix and wife, Angela, Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara (Scott) Darger, Madison, Wis.; eight brothers, Ray Haddix, Church Hill, Tenn., Carl Haddix, Bowling Green, Ky., Arden Haddix, Oakland Park, Fla., Elmer Haddix, Canton, Ohio, Glenn Haddix, Columbia, Verle Haddix, Amherst, Ohio, Bruce Haddix, Elkins, and Jimmy Hokada, Marion, Va.; a sister, Iris Cutright, Elkins; and three grandchildren, Hunter, Kyle and Chandler.
The Rev. Haddix was a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tenn. He graduated from the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Mo.
He served in Bellevue, Ohio, for 1 1/2 years and in 1969 moved to Backus, where he served as pastor of the Church of the Nazarene for 33 years.
He served on the Church of the Nazarene Minnesota District Advisory Board and was a trustee for the Mid-America Nazarene University for several years and served on numerous other boards and committees of the church. He was a member of Backus Fire Department.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends may call at the Church of the Nazarene in Backus, Minn., Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in Backus School Gymnasium Saturday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Sickels, the Rev. Melvin Patrick, the Rev Phil Cox and the Rev. Edward Foster officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Backus, Minn. Memorial contributions may be made to Terrill Haddix Fund, in care of First National Bank of Walker, PO Box 45, Backus Office Branch, Backus, Minn. 56435. This is a courtesy of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. From 21 Feb 2002.

Wanda G. Haddix
Wanda Gay Haddix, 86, a resident of Route 1, Moatsville, passed away at 5:02 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, where she had been a patient for one week.
She was born Oct. 15, 1915, at Moatsville, a daughter of the late Ellis and Cassie Phillips McDaniel.
She was united in marriage Dec. 24, 1932, to George W. Haddix, who preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 1974.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Berneda and husband, Gene Hardin, Moatsville; one son, Perry Lee Hardin, Moatsville; three sisters, Della Dmytryszyn, Baughman Towers, Philippi, Goldie Moran, Grafton, and Mrs. Harold (Margurette) Boliner, Webster; two brothers, Wilbert and wife, Claris McDaniel, Philippi, and Wilford McDaniel and friend, Judy, Youngstown, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Mora McDaniel and Ruth McDaniel; three grandchildren, Brenda D. Dumire and husband, Fred, Sandra J. Bender and husband, Kevin and Duard C. Hardin Jr. and wife, Regina; and eight great-grandchildren, William Gene Dumire and wife, Teresa, Bradly Len Dumire and fiance, Jamie Lantz, Joshua George Dumire, Christina M. Bender, Kevin L. Bender, Christopher H. Hardin, Thomas Hardin and Oliva J. Hardin.
She was preceded in death by one son, Charles Holbert Haddix; three brothers, Charles McDaniel, Stanley McDaniel and Odbert McDaniel; one sister, Cleota Huffman; and one infant sister, Pearl McDaniel.
Mrs. Haddix was a homemaker. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devoted caregiver to her son, Perry, for 59 years. She was a member of the Clemtown United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, after 3 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dot Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Clemtown Cemetery. From 2 and 3 Aug 2002.

Gerald D. Haden
Gerald D. "Jerry" Haden, 45, a resident of Mill Creek, was pronounced dead on arrival in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency room Wednesday, July 24, 2002. He had been in his usual health and death was sudden and unexpected.
A more comprehensive obituary will be given at a later date. F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 25 July 2002.

Gerald D. Haden
Gerald Delbert "Jerry" Haden, 45, a resident of Mill Creek, passed away in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency room, Wednesday, July 24, 2002. He had been in his usual health and death was sudden and unexpected.
He was born July 3, 1957, at Elkins, a son of Geraldine Coffman Haden Mulhanes, who survives in Indiana, and the late William "Dick" Haden.
He was formerly married to Ann Gear, who survives in Mill Creek.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his stepmother, Kathryn Haden of Mill Creek; two daughters, Susan K. McCauley and Kathy L. Haden, both of Moorefield; two sons, Gerald Haden Jr. of Indiana, and Billy Ray Haden of Moorefield; two sisters, Pat Davis of Mill Creek, and Juanita Davis of Indiana; one stepsister, Wanda Snelson of Ohio; two brothers, Marvin "Cookie" Haden and Ricky Haden Sr. and wife, Juanita, both of Mill Creek; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by one brother, William B. Haden.
He was disabled. He attended Tygarts Valley High School and had served with the U.S. Army.
The casket will remain closed. Graveside services will be held Saturday at Brick Church Cemetery at Huttonsville at 11 a.m. The Rev. Frank Long, pastor of the Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church, will officiate. Interment will follow. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 26 July 2002.

Mary Hallam
Mary Bright Butcher Hallam, 90, a resident of 61 Meade St., Buckhannon, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2002, at New Hope Board and Care in Buckhannon.
She was born March 1, 1912, in Lewis County, the daughter of the late Fitzhugh Lee Butcher and Olive M. Bright Butcher.
On Nov. 18, 1971, she married Dr. William Alton Hallam, who preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1995.
Surviving are a stepdaughter, Hallie Lu Peterson, Orlando, Fla; four cousins, Mrs. Vernon (Betty) Singleton, Heaters, Mrs. John (Billie) Garton, Weston, Mrs. Gilmer (Floda) Rexroad, Gassaway, and Linda Lou Martin, Ohio; and a special cousin, Benny Singleton.
Mrs. Hallam graduated from Weston High School in 1930 and graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1938 where she received her bachelor of science degree.
She received a master’s degree from Duke University in Durham, N.C., in 1949.
She was given a General Electric Fellowship in 1953 and received a National Science Foundation Scholarship in 1967.
After retiring from public schools in Lewis County with 32 years of service, Mrs. Hallam joined the WVWC faculty in 1965 as an associate professor of mathematics and was chairman of the math department from 1971-78.
Mrs. Hallam retired from WVWC in 1978 after 12 1/2 years of service.
She also studied at the University of Wisconsin, Rutgers University of New Jersey and Kent State University of Ohio.
She was a member of the West Virginia Education Association, Classroom Teachers Association and Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, was a member and president of the American Association of University Women and Delta Kappa Gamma, and was a former member of the Buckhannon Woman’s Club.
She received the citation of merit of Delta Kappa Gamma for the years 1968-72. In 1969 she was given the Alumni Award of WVWC and was also listed in Outstanding Personalities of the South.
She and her late husband received the Founders Award from WVWC in 1984 and were recognized for their combined teaching of 93 1/2 years.
In 1990 the Orange Line was established at WVWC to which Mrs. Hallam was appointed to represent the class of 1938.
She also taught a summer session of the Wright Field Program at WVWC during the war.
During her years of teaching before marrying, she traveled extensively in Europe, South America, Africa, Asia, Iceland and the United States.
At an early age she joined the St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Weston. There she was active as a youth leader, class teacher, member of the official board and United Methodist Women, and in other capacities of the church.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Alvin Angle will officiate and interment will be in the Waldeck Cemetery at Weston. From 15 June 2002.

Charles L. Haller
Charles Lynn "Jimmy" Haller, 68, of Stephens, Ga., died today, May 23, 2002, in Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens, Ga., following an extended illness.
He was born Feb. 4, 1934, at Nestorville, Barbour County, a son of the late Athy Blaine and Lottie Marie Stemple Haller.
Surviving are four daughters, Tina Callaway, with whom he made his home, Stephens, Ga., Connie Looney, Watkinsville, Ga., Carol Haller and Peggy Haller, both of Baltimore, Md.; two sons, Tim Haller, Watkinsville, and David Haller, Baltimore, Md.; one brother, Vernon E. "Bill" Haller, Moatsville; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews, several grandnieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Lee Miller and Norma Gay Shaw; and one brother, Robert Haller.
Mr. Haller was a retired carpenter in heavy construction. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army.
Friends may call at Stemple & Forman Funeral Home in Philippi from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, when funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bryan Headley officiating. Interment will follow in Cross Roads Cemetery. From 24 May 2002.

Martha L. Hanger
Martha L. Moore Hanger, 86, a native of Barbour County, a former resident of Elkins, and since 1991, a resident of Minerva, Ohio, departed this life Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Alliance Hospital in Alliance, Ohio, following an extended illness.
She was born Monday, Sept. 13, 1915, at Barbour County, a daughter of the late Wade H. Moore and Dora Edmond Moore.
She was twice married. First, to Frank Koontz, who preceded her in death. Second, on April 23, 1962, she was married to Robert L. Hanger, who preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1992.
Surviving are three sons, Warren Koontz, Minerva, Ohio, Charles Koontz and wife, Sue, North Canton, Ohio, and Hobart Koontz and wife, Alicia, Elkins; one daughter, Linda Williams and husband, Harold, Kensington, Ohio; one sister, Bernice Trahern, Elkins; two stepdaughters, Doris E. Young and husband, Jake, Naples, Fla., and Betty McGrane, Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several stepgrandchildren, several stepgreat-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Byrd and Bretsel Moore.
She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for more than 50 years, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary for more than 35 years, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Westside United Methodist Church at Belington.
Friends will be received at Bartley Funeral Home in Minerva, Ohio, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. On Friday, Mrs. Hanger will be moved to Lohr & Barb Funeral Home, where friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Saturday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Donald L. Lockhart will officiate and interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. The family suggest that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, Randolph County Unit, in care of Polly O’Kernick, 105 Wilson Lane, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. From 18 and 19 Apr 2002.

Rev. David Hamrick
The Rev. David A. Hamrick, 52, of Rock Cave, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, at his home in Rock Cave.
The Rev. Hamrick was born Oct. 1, 1950, in Fairmont, a son of George Hamrick Sr., who survives in Shinnston, and the late Helen Ann Felosa Hamrick Sr.
On Dec. 9, 1969, he married Charlene Perry Hamrick, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Jerame A. Hamrick, Shinnston; two daughters, Jackie Butcher and husband, Shinnston, and Jennifer Barker and husband, Daniel, Burnsville; two brothers, the Rev. George Hamrick Jr., Grafton, and Mark Hamrick, Shinnston; two grandsons, Austin Butcher, Shinnston, and Dustin Barker, Burnsville; and two granddaughters, Alivia Butcher, Shinnston, and Amber Barker, Burnsville.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Joseph Hamrick; and a sister, Susie Ann Hamrick.
The Rev. Hamrick was a pastor for Wilsontown Charge and was pastor for Wilsontown United Methodist Church.
He was a member of Chaplain Banks District Fire Department.
Funeral Arrangements: No information available at this time. From 28 Jan 2002.

Rev. David A. Hamrick - Funeral Arrangements Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Tuesday, the Rev. Hamrick will be moved to Chapel Hill United Methodist Church where friends will be received from noon until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Clifford Schell officiating. Interment will follow in the Masonic Cemetery in Shinnston. From 28 Jan 2002.

Robert J. Hanger
Robert John "Bobby" Hanger, 59, a resident of 1512 S. Davis Ave., Elkins, passed away Saturday morning, July 6, 2002, at his home. His death was sudden and unexpected.
He was born May 3, 1943, in Randolph County, a son of Hazel Hart Hanger with whom he made his home, and the late Virgil Crawford "Ikey" Hanger.
He had never married.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Becky Shomo Hintz of Elkins, and Mrs. Joe (Mary Jane) Bertelli of Elkins; one nephew, Scott Ford Shomo, Suffolk, Va.; one stepniece, Christina Bertelli of South Charleston; two great-nieces, Brooke and Nicole Shomo of Suffolk, Va.; one aunt, Alice Hart of Elkins; and several cousins.
He was a graduate of the Romney School for the Deaf and Blind in 1961. He attended the Elkins Church of God and Family Worship Center, where he very much enjoyed the Deaf Class held at the church.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Randall Richards and Jeanne Gardner Hart officiating. Interment will follow in the K of P Cemetery near Junior. Memorial contributions may be made to Elkins Church of God and Family Worship Center, 1402 Taylor Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241. From 8 July 2002.

Logan L. Hardin
Logan Lee Hardin, 2, a resident of Route 1, Pepper Community, Bridgeport, passed away Monday morning, April 15, 2002, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 29, 2000, at East Ridge, Tenn., a son of Robert Hardin of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Autumn Knight of Pepper Community, Bridgeport.
In addition to his parents he is survived by three brothers, Zackery Knight, Skylar Hardin and Austin Hardin; maternal grandparents, Charles Wesley and Kimberlie Altman Knight, Pepper community, Bridgeport; paternal grandparents, Robert and Doris Hardin, Chattanooga, Tenn.; and maternal great-grandparents, William E. and Blanche Knight, Pepper Community, Bridgeport.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi after 7 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Linda Payton officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. From 17 Apr 2002.

Lucy E. Harlan
Lucy Eva Miller Harlan, 78, a resident of the Jimtown Community, departed this life Thursday morning, April 11, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. From 12 Apr 2002.

Lucy E. Harlan
Lucy Eva Miller Harlan, 78, a lifelong resident of the Jimtown community, departed this life Thursday morning, April 11, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born Oct. 7, 1923, at Jimtown, a daughter of the late Ward A. Miller and Margaret Phillips Miller.
On Dec. 8, 1940, at Elkins, she was married to George Duard Harlan, who preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 1984.
Surviving are 13 children: seven daughters, Carolyn Elmore and husband, Carl, Jimtown, Mary Ann Hodgkiss and husband, Edward, Glenwood, Md., Mildred "Midge" Thompson and husband, Roger, Elkins, Brenda Currence and husband, Dennis, Tallmansville, Linda Biller and husband, Cecil Doug, Kerens, Barbara Sams and husband, Michael, Parkersburg, and Patti Hodgkiss and husband, Larry, Woodbine, Md.; six sons, William "Bill" Harlan and wife, Dorothy, Adolph, Richard Harlan and wife, Terry, Jimtown, Kenneth "Kenny" Harlan and wife, Doretta, Cassity, Dale Harlan and wife, Anna, Jimtown, Bert Harlan and wife, Mary, Junior, and James "Jim" Harlan and wife, Sandy, Jimtown; 31 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and three sisters-in-law, Leota Miller, Jimtown, Jocelyn Akers, Charleston, and Pauline Bennett, Rockledge, Fla.; and one brother-in-law, Donald Harlan and wife, Sadie, Elkins.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by one grandson, Anthony Harlan; one infant daughter, six sisters, Una Bedford, Lillie Phillips, Margaret Harlan, Anna Taylor, Emma Rutherford and Lila Miller; and six brothers, Harry, Earl, Paul, Clarence, Jim and Leo Miller.
Mrs. Harlan attended the schools of Randolph County. She was a homemaker and a member of Phillips Chapel United Methodist Church at Jimtown.
Friends will be received at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. On Monday, Mrs. Harlan will be moved to Phillips Chapel Church at Jimtown, where friends may call from noon to 2 p.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Leon Hevener and the Rev. Donald L. Lockhart will officiate and interment will follow at Phillips Cemetery at Jimtown. From 13 Apr 2002.

Freda L. Harman
Freda L. Armentrout Harman, 89, of Upper Tract, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, in Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.
Friends will be received at Schaeffer Funeral Home Friday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church in Mozer Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Stanley Kile officiating. From 11 Apr 2002.

Mary J. Harman
Mary Jane Mallow Harman, 87, of Rough Run, died Friday, July 12, 2002, in Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Friends were received at Schaeffer Funeral Home Sunday. Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Hedrick Chapel United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Kline Cemetery in Kline. From 15 July 2002.

Avis R. Harper
Avis Ruth Lake Harper, 82, of 208 Pocahontas St., Buckhannon, died Thursday, May 23, 2002, at her home in Buckhannon.
She was born Jan. 19, 1920, in Braxton County, a daughter of the late Homer Duncan and Mamie Ruth Currence Lake.
On Dec. 12, 1937, she married Frank M. Harper, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, F. Ruth Wilt, Buckhannon, and Brenda J. Howard, Medford Lakes, N.J.; one son, David P. Harper, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one sister, Ruby E. Titus, Hickory, N.C.; four grandsons, Forrest C. Wilt Jr., Wilmington, Ohio, Steven L. Wilt, Florence, Ky., Kevin B. Harper, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Andrew C. Howard, Medford Lakes, N.J.; three granddaughters, Lora A. Hubbard, Fort Lewis, Wash., Rebecca R. Howard and Rachel Howard, both of Medford Lakes, N.J.; 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Donald F. Harper; two brothers, H. Sherwood Lake and Dwight D. Lake; two grandsons, Stan L. Wilt and Jeffrey H. Wilt; and one granddaughter, Melissa R. Wilt.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Weston and Frank B. Bartlett Post 7, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
She attended Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Saturday from 3
p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. From 24 May 2002.

Louise Harper
Louise Harper, 85, a resident of Harman, passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. From 23 Apr 2002.

Louise Harper
Louise Harper, 85, a resident of Harman, passed away at 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born Dec. 24, 1916, in Milton, a daughter of the late William Henry and Lona Laura Mayse Conrad.
She was married to Robert Eston Harper, who preceded her in death in 1992.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James (Betty Lou) Phillips, Belington; one sister, Lelia Bonnstetter of Charleston, Ill.; and one granddaughter, Mrs. James (Sherry) Poling, Manassas, Va.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, George and Carl; and one sister, Thelma.
Mrs. Harper was employed for 30 years as a manager at the Harman ABC Store prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Harman Post 5781 Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, a former member of the Randolph County Democratic Committee for several years, and attended Job United Methodist Church.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. F.L. "Wink" McQuain officiating. Interment will follow in White Cemetery near Job. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Randolph County Unit, 105 Wilson Lane, Elkins, W.Va. 26241, or to the American Heart Association, West Virginia Affiliate, PO Box 11062, Charleston, W.Va. 25339. From 24 Apr 2002.

George V. Harris
George V. Harris, 63, of Route 4, Box 600, Buckhannon, died Tuesday, July 9, 2002, at his home in Buckhannon.
Mr. Harris was born May 23, 1939, in Century, a son of the late Basil Francis and June Pennington Harris.
On Sept. 3, 1960, he married Iona Kesling Harris, who survives in Buckhannon.
Also surviving are four sons, Brad Kesling and wife, Sandy, George B. Harris and wife, Marsha, David Harris and wife Lori, and Kevin Harris, all of Buckhannon; one brother, Raymond Vawter and wife, Joann, Moundsville; four sisters, Donna Sue Harris, Chambersburg, Pa., Sheila Fortin and husband, George, and Jenny Iron and husband, Butch, all of Canada, and Vonda "Eddie" Parks; two grandsons, Jimmie Kesling, Buckhannon, and Brad Kesling, Vernal, Utah; three granddaughters, Tommie Loudin, Squeek Harris and Stormy Harris, all of Buckhannon; two great-grandsons, Christian Darnall and Zebulan Loudin, both of Buckhannon; and one great-granddaughter, Jade Kesling, Buckhannon.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Midgie Harris, Leonard Wayne Harris and Richard Boyd Harris; and one sister, Bertha Bonomo.
Mr. Harris was a former city policeman and worked at Cohart and Badger Coal Co.
He attended Kesling United Methodist Church and was a former lay speaker of the United Methodist Conference and later an evangelist and preached for many churches, Holbrooks Nursing Home and many revivals.
At Christmas time he collected money for the Salvation Army, was a chaplain and volunteer fireman for the Ellamore Fire Department. He was a member of Kesling Mill Lions Club.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Junior Harris and the Rev. Donald McCauley officiating. Interment will follow in Kesling Cemetery in Kesling Mill. From 11 July 2002.

William R. Harris Sr.
William Randolph "Bill" Harris Sr., 68, a resident of the Cassity community where he made his home with his daughter, Norma Harris, and Randy Shreve, passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, at 6:15 a.m. in the Oakland VA Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he was admitted on Aug. 29. He had been in failing heath for the past year.
Born Nov. 13, 1933, at Elkins, he was the son of the late C.W. "Red" and Gladys Moore Harris.
He was formerly married to Betty Sturms, who survives in Montrose.
In addition to his former wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Anita) Taylor of Martinsburg, Norma Harris and Randy Shreve of Cassity and Mrs. Luther (Henri Etta) Jones of El Paso, Texas; and three sons, William R. "Billy" Harris Jr. and Clifford Harris and Brenda Shreve, all of Valley Bend, and Donald "Tater" Harris of Montrose.
Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, Jason, Amanda and Jeremy Harris, Josh and Donnie Taylor, Luther Jones Jr., Cassandra Harris, Justin Curtis, Jessica and Bradley Shifflett, Cody and Caitlin Harris and Courtney Shreve; two great-granddaughters, Makayla and Abigail Harris; one great-grandson, Neven Shiflett; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was preceded in death by an infant daughter and an infant brother.
Harris was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School with the class of 1951. He, along with his father, ran the Harris Dairy Farm for several years. He was also employed by the Wimi Lumber Co. as a boilerman until becoming disabled. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army. He loved talking to people and never met a stranger. He enjoyed singing to all of his grandchildren and loved country music.
He attended the Valley Bend United Methodist Church and was a member of the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans.
Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel today after 6 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Frank Long, pastor of the Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Zirkle Cemetery at Cassity, where full military services will be conducted by the Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars and the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. From 3 Sep 2002.

Mary J. Harsh
Mary Jane Harsh, 78, of Parsons, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins.
She was born Feb. 22, 1924, in Thomas, a daughter of the late Henry Harry and Nellie Mae Swartz Huffman.
Survivors include one son, Roy Ellis Harsh Jr. of Jacksonville, N.C.; one brother, Norman K. Huffman of Lansdowne, Va.; two sisters, Ellen Sherman of Parsons, and Lois Shaffer of Cumberland, Md; two grandsons, Timothy Harsh and Roy E. Harsh III; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers.
Ms. Harsh was a housewife and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Thomas.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home in Davis today from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Hinkle Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. The Rev. James Ellis will officiate and interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. From 9 Mar 2002

Nettie V. Harris
Nettie Virginia Harris, 72, of old U.S. 250 south, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in Broaddus Hospital in Philippi, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Harris was born Dec. 19, 1929, in Philippi, a daughter of Nellie Pearl Kennedy Barnett, who survives at old U.S. 250 south, and the late Everett E. Barnett.
She married Louis Avery Harris Sr., who preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 1994.
Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Connie Croston, West Mansfield, Ohio, Jeffery L. and Melissa Croston, Philippi, and Louis A. and Charlene Harris Jr., Clarksburg; a brother, Everett E. Barnett Jr., Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two sisters, Cornelia Comedy, Columbus, Ohio, and Betty K. Pannell, Martinsburg; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Icilda Burns, Lenora Roberts and Eloise Roberts.
Mrs. Harris was a homemaker and a senior service worker.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends may call at Stemple & Forman Funeral Home in Philippi Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with Elder James Hurt officiating. Interment will follow in Welch Cemetery. From 12 Feb 2002

William Harris Sr.
William "Bill" Harris Sr., 68, a resident of the Cassity community, where he had been making his home with his daughter, Norma Harris and Randy Shreve, passed away early Friday morning, Aug. 30, 2002, in Oakland VA Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he was admitted on Aug. 29. He had been in failing health for the past year.
He was born on Nov. 13, 1933, in Elkins, a son of the late C.W. and Gladys Moore Harris.
A more complete obituary will be given at a later date. The F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 31 Aug 2002.

Ronald P. Harrold
Ronald Paul Harrold, 55, a resident of Gateway Apartments, Elkins, departed this life early Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at his residence. He had been in declining health and death was unexpected.
Friends will be received at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the funeral hour. Interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Gilman. Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. From 10 Apr 2002.

Ronald P. Harrold
Ronald Paul Harrold, 55, a resident of Gateway Apartments, Elkins, departed this life early Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at his residence. He had been in declining health for the past several years. However, death was unexpected.
He was born May 10, 1946, in Elkins, a son of the late Harry Edwin Harrold and Stella Anita Houchin Harrold.
He was married to the former Cheryl Marie Meadows, who preceded him in death on June 6, 1997.
Surviving are one brother, David Harrold and wife, Ruth, Elkins; and three stepdaughters, Tracey of Richmond, Va., Kelley of Buckhannon, and Holly of Belington.
He was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1964. He began his business career at his father’s grocery store, Harrold’s Key Market in 1965. He briefly operated a gasoline station in the Crystal Springs Community before joining the West Virginia Department of Highways. He was employed as an announcer for radio stations WDNE and WELK for many years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Friends will be received at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints today from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the funeral hour. Bishop Lynn Muhlestein, Elder Les Edinger and Elder Ralph Bennett will officiate and interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Gilman. From 11 Apr 2002.

Delbert C. Harsh Sr.
Delbert Clark Harsh Sr., 89, a resident of Route 1, Kerens, departed this life Saturday morning, March 30, 2002, at his home. He had been in declining health since suffering a stroke in November of 2001 and death was attributed to congestive heart failure.
He was born April 16, 1912, at Kerens, a son of the late Albert Luther Harsh and Alice Butcher Harsh.
On May 25, 1935, he was married to the former Pauline A. Chipps, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Delbert C. "Jim" Harsh Jr. and wife, Christine, Kerens; two daughters, Emma F. Shurling and husband, Tony, Savannah, Ga., and Ina Jean Harsh, Kerens; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, having been preceded in death by two brothers, Boyd and Alton Harsh; and three sisters, Vertie Davis, Ethel Gainer and Ruth Metz.
He attended the Oak Grove one-room school at Kerens. He was a former employee of the Elkins Tannery and the Navy ship yards during World War II. He had owned and operated the Crossroads Service Station at Kerens and was a retired carman from the Western Maryland Railroad, retiring in 1976, after 25 years of service. He was a member of the former Hart’s Chapel United Methodist Church at Kerens and attended the Calvary Baptist Church. He was an accomplished fiddler and an avid hunter.
Friends will be received at Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. On Tuesday, Mr. Harsh will be moved to Calvary Baptist Church, where final rites will be conducted at 11 a.m. Pastor Ralph Andrus will officiate and interment will follow at Israel Cemetery at Kerens. From 1 Apr 2002

Archie D. Hawkins
Archie Darius Hawkins, 89, of HC 78, Rock Cave, Holly Grove community, died Saturday, April 20, 2002, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston.
He was born Feb. 8, 1913, at Holly Grove, a son of the late Abe and Arzella Ogden Hawkins.
He was united in marriage on Sept. 21, 1940, to Ruth Gillum Hawkins, who preceded him in death in 1989.
He is survived by four daughters, Thelma Woody and husband, Carl, of Rock Cave, Mamie Carpenter and husband, Otto, of French Creek, Charlotte Leichliter and husband, Gary, of French Creek, and Mavis Shiflett and husband, Jim, of Buckhannon; two sons, Joseph Hawkins and wife, Sharon, of French Creek, and Dale Hawkins and wife, Wanda, of French Creek; nine grandsons, Steve Carpenter, Danney Carpenter, Neil Hawkins, Terry Hawkins, Bradley Hawkins, Gary Leichliter, Paul Leichliter, Craig Woody and Kevin Shiflett; seven granddaughters, Debra Speaker, Kim Fogle, Karen Hawkins, Amy Tenney, Brenda Hawkins, Tina Hawkins and Lora Bryant; 14 great-grandchildren and three foster great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Voris Hawkins, Oral Hawkins and twin brother, Artie Hawkins; and one sister, Pearl Shaw. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Mr. Hawkins was a Methodist by faith. He liked gardening and working on his farm and remembering the times he worked in the oil and gas fields. He enjoyed his family and especially his great-grandchildren running around his house.
Friends will be received today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Dale United Methodist Church with Pastor David Jessie and Pastor Holly Hoover officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Dale Cemetery. From 22 Apr 2002.

Ralph B. Hawkins
Ralph B. Hawkins, 68, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
He was born Nov. 10, 1933, in Webster Springs, the son of the late Herbert C. and Gladys Farlety Hawkins Lloyd.
He is survived by three sons, Ralph B. Hawkins Jr., Concordia, Kan., Joseph Hawkins, with whom he made his home, and Donald Hawkins, both of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Lyndia Beer and Patty Hawkins, both of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Dot Welch, Elkins, Vivian Orlando, Weirton, and Sheryl Birdsinger, Texas; one half-sister, Martha Lloyd, Fairview; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Chester C. Hawkins and Larry P. Hawkins; one half-brother, Robert N. Lloyd; and one sister, Oleta J. Graham.
At the request of the deceased, he was cremated, and was buried in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Funeral Arrangements: No information available at this time. From 16 Feb 2002

Augustine Haymond
Augustine Haymond, 88, of Holbrook’s Nursing Home in Buckhannon, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in the nursing home.
Mrs. Haymond was born July 3, 1913, in Adrian, a daughter of the late Lee and Carrie See Booth.
She married Summers Haymond, who preceded her in death in 1955.
Surviving are several cousins.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Wilbur R. "Penrod" Booth; and a half sister, Birtie Skidmore.
Mrs. Haymond was a homemaker. She was a member of Buckhannon VFW Post 3663 Ladies Auxiliary and a member of Ellamore Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. From 16 Jan. 2002
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Poling officiating. Interment will follow in Sand Run Baptist Church Cemetery. From 16 Jan 2002

Harold Haymond
Harold "Ross" Haymond, 74, a resident of the Haddix Road, departed this life Friday afternoon, Aug. 16, 2002, at his home. He had been in declining health for the past three years.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. From 17 Aug 2002.

Harold R. Haymond
Harold Ross Haymond, 64, a resident of the Haddix Road, Elkins, departed this life at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, at his residence. He had been in declining health for the past three years.
He was born June 8, 1938, at Eden, Upshur County, a son of Frona Bell Friend Haymond, who survives at Holbrook Nursing Home at Buckhannon and the late Arnett Gerald Haymond.
On Nov. 17, 1990, at Buckhannon, he was married to the former Mary Frances Smith, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Derry Ross Haymond, Elkins, and Christopher Allen Haymond, Akron, Ohio; one daughter, Kellie Renee Strawder, Buckhannon; one brother, Gerald Haymond, Fairmont; three sisters, Arletta Mick, Helen Allman and Katherine Sue Higginbotham, all of Buckhannon; five grandchildren, Matthew Haymond, Samantha Haymond, Tabatha Haymond, Daniel Strawder and Tessa Strawder; one great-grandson, Mitchell Bowers and his wife’s children and grandchildren, Joseph Warder, Arbovale, Holly Ball, White Plains, Md., Annette Sines, Bainbridge Island, Wash., and Beth Wilfong, Slaty Fork, Drake and Charity Warder and Jeremiah and Zachary Ball.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Joe Haymond; and one grandson, Patrick Haymond.
He attended the schools of Upshur County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked as a welder, having last worked for Century Limestone.
He was a member of the H.W. Daniel’s Post 29, American Legion and the Barberton Lodge No. 750 AF & AM of Barberton, Ohio, and was a Protestant.
Friends were received at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home Sunday. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel today at 1 p.m. Evangelist Gary L. Kendall and the Rev. Walter H. Blough will officiate and interment will follow at the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery at Cravensdale, where the H.W. Daniel’s Post 29, American Legion and the Tygarts Valley Post 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct full military rites and the Elkins Lodge No. 108 AF & AM will conduct masonic graveside rites. From 19 Aug 2002.

Allen S. Hebb
Allen Stanley Hebb, 92, a resident of Parsons, and for the past four years a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home, Thomas, departed this life this morning, June 19, 2002, at the nursing home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home. From 19 June 2002.

Allen S. Hebb
Allen Stanley Hebb, 92, a resident of Parsons, and for the past four years a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home, Thomas, departed this life Wednesday morning, June 19, 2002, at the nursing home.
He was born Aug. 20, 1909, at Tunnelton, a son of the late Solomen Elsworth Hebb and Alice Maude Thomas Hebb.
He was never married.
Surviving are two brothers, Harry Hebb, Clarksburg, and Charles Hebb and wife, Christine, Parsons; one sister, Lena Faye Taylor Neville, Cortland Acres Nursing Home, Thomas; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Guy, Russ and John Hebb; and four sisters, Mabel Fekete, Ethel Agnes Thawley, Blanche Manueel and Helen Miller.
He attended the schools of Preston County. He worked for the WVP, was a construction worker and was employed at the Parsons Nursery for more than 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and a Protestant.
Friends will be received at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Saturday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Eli Hostetler will officiate and interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery at Holly Meadows. From 20 June 2002.

Allen S. Hebb
Friends will be received at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Funeral rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Saturday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Eli Hostetler will officiate and interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery at Holly Meadows. From 21 June 2002.

Mary E. Hebb
Mary Ellen Hebb, 64, of Thomas, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2002, in Oakland, Md.
She was born July 19, 1937, in Douglas, a daughter of the late Hugh Ronald and Anna Mae Paugh Knaggs.
She is survived by her husband, Donald G. Hebb; two sons, Ronald "Rainbow" and wife, Connie Hebb, of Thomas, and Wally and wife, Donna Hebb, of Fredericksburg, Va.; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Lisa) Myers of Larue, Ohio; two brothers, Jim and John Knaggs, both of Tanner; and eight grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother.
Mrs. Hebb was a housewife and a member of Thomas United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at Hinkle Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in Hinkle Funeral Chapel Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Jeff Winter officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. From 24 June 2002.

Ethel Hedrick
Ethel Hedrick, 95, a resident of Junior, and a patient in the Good Samaritan Nursing Home at Belington for the past year, passed away this morning, Sept. 10, 2002, at Broaddus Hospital in Philippi.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. From 10 Sep 2002.

Ethel A. Hedrick
Ethel Augusta Hedrick, 95, a resident of Junior, and a former resident of the Poe Run community, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 10, 2002, at Broaddus Hospital in Philippi.
She was born Aug. 13, 1907, at Elkhurst, Clay County, a daughter of the late William Addison and Isabelle Rhodes Davis.
On Sept. 13, 1922, she married Jacob Earl Thomas, who preceded her in death. On June 14, 1956, she married Gilbert Hedrick, who also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Ralph B. Thomas of Junior; two brothers, Burton and Paul Davis, both of St. Albans; three grandsons, Mike Thomas of Bryceville, Fla., Mark Thomas of Atlanta, Ga., and Danny Thomas of Junior; three granddaughters, Shirley Hughes of Troy, Ohio, Cheryl Thomas, address unknown, and Sherrie Curtis of Elkins; and several great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were five brothers, Howard, Luther, Meade, Lloyd and Carl Davis; and three sisters, Alma Davis Hart, Alice Davis Boggs and Nina Davis.
Mrs. Hedrick was a former member of the Clay County 4-H, and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of H.W. Daniels Post 29, American Legion, of Elkins. She was a Methodist by faith.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. From 11 Sep 2002.

Ethel A. Hedrick
Ethel Augusta Hedrick, 95, a resident of Junior, and a former resident of the Poe Run community, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 10, 2002, at the Broaddus Hospital in Philippi.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. From 12 Sep 2002.

Ethel A. Hedrick

Ethel Augusta Hedrick, 95, a resident of Junior, and a former resident of the Poe Run Community,passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 10, 2002, at the Broaddus Hospital in Philippi.  Mrs. Hedrick will be moved to the Wilson Funeral Home in Clay for visitation and funeral services.

The Tomblyn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 13 Sep 2002.

Freddie C. Hedrick
Freddie C. Hedrick, 46, a resident of Gilman, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2002, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Buckhannon.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. From 11 July 2002.

Freddie C. Hedrick
Freddie C. Hedrick, 46, a resident of Gilman, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2002, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Buckhannon.
He was born Aug. 31, 1955, in Elkins, a son of the late Arthur St. Clair and Lucy Bennett Hedrick.
On April 2, 1900, he was married to Rebecca Long Hedrick, who survives at Gilman.
Also surviving are one daughter, Regina Ruby Hedrick, at home; three brothers, Kermit Hedrick and wife, Phyllis, Painesville, Ohio, Arthur Hedrick and Carol, of Elkins, and Warren Hedrick and Judy, of Remington, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Gene (Audrey) Arbogast of Springfield, Ohio, and Mrs. Walter (Martha) McGee of Fairmont; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Hedrick was disabled and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Saturday morning, he will be moved to Abundant Life Church at Beverly, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Pastor Curlie Ray Jr. will officiate and interment will follow in Laurel Hills Cemetery near Whitmer. From 12 July 2002.

Freddie C. Hedrick
Friends were received from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. This morning he will be moved to the Abundant Life Church at Beverly, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Pastor Curlie Ray Jr. will officiate and interment will follow in Laurel Hills Cemetery near Whitmer. From 13 July 2002.

Hollin Hedrick
Hollin Hedrick, 61, of Whitmer, died at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, following a one month illness.
Mr. Hedrick was born Jan. 7, 1941, in Whitmer, a son of the late Isom and Virgie Marie Hedrick.
Surviving are two sons, Leroy Bennett, Lewes, Del., and Brian Hedrick, Beckley; three brothers, Ronald and Blake Hedrick, both of Whitmer, and James Hedrick, Elkins; and a granddaughter, Sarah Bennett.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, a sister and two grandsons, Kyle and Seth Bennett.
Mr. Hedrick attended the schools of Randolph County and was disabled.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends may call at Whitmer United Methodist Church Friday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Earl Bible officiating. Interment will follow in Armentrout Cemetery near Whitmer. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements. From 16 Jan. 2002

Hollin Hedrick — Friends may call at Whitmer United Methodist Church Friday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Earl Bible officiating. Interment will follow in Armentrout Cemetery near Whitmer. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements. From: Jan. 17, 2002

Willard Hedrick
Willard "Bud" Hedrick, 89, of Onego, died Thursday, July 25, 2002, at the home of his daughter, Bonnie and Garland Raines in Onego.
He was born Nov. 30, 1912, in Onego, a son of the late Amby and Anna Kisamore Hedrick.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Macie Harper Hedrick, on April 28, 1992. Also preceding him in death were four sisters.
Mr. Hedrick was a farmer and carpenter. He attended Seneca United Methodist Church.
Surviving are one son, Sheldon W. Hedrick and wife, Paula, of Whitmer; one daughter, Bonnie L. Raines and husband, Garland, of Onego; three grandchildren, Matthew Hedrick of Whitmer, Robert "Bobby" Hedrick of Parsons, and Christina Raines of Onego; one stepgreat-grandson, Donald Davis of Parsons; two sisters, Vera Weese of Maysville, and Artie Harper of Warren, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at Schaeffer Funeral Home today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Saturday, Mr. Hedrick will be moved to Seneca Rocks United Methodist Church, where funeral services will be at 2 p.m. with Pastor Barbara K. Rexroad officiating. Interment will follow in North Fork Memorial Cemetery in Riverton. Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Bonnie and Garland Raines, HC 81, Box 98, Onego, W.Va. 26886. From 26 July 2002.

James E. Hefner
James Edward Hefner, 77, of Sharpsburg, Ga., died Thursday, March 28, 2002, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Ga.
Mr. Hefner was born to Clark and Eunice Hefner in Buckhannon in 1924.
After high school, he attended and received his bachelor’s degree in theology from Moody Bible Institute in Illinois and later earned his master’s of divinity from Liberty University in Virginia. When America called him for World War II, he served in the Army in the European-African Middle-Eastern Theatre. After deciding to make the military his career, he joined the Air Force when it became a separate division within the Department of Defense and served in the Korean Conflict. Before his retirement in 1965, he was stationed at Chanute AFB, Illinois, as a parachute rigging instructor and obtained the nickname, "Barracuda." After retiring from the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Hefner moved to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and worked as a Florida state surveyor and was also involved with airport security. He moved to the Sharpsburg area 10 years ago to be near his daughter, Terri.
Mr. Hefner was a very active and hard working man. During his life, he was a devoted student of the scripture, continually studying, reading and teaching the Bible. He was a member of Sharpsburg Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints, a 32nd Degree Mason, a life member of the American Legion, a member of the Air Force Sergeant’s Association, and an expert in genealogy. But, despite all of his hard work and accomplishments in life, he will be remembered for the simple things: his good nature and generosity toward others, his love for nature, his exuberant personality, never meeting a stranger, and being a "big kid" and a "cut-up" with his family.
He is survived by two daughters, Terri Lopez and husband, Jack, of Sharpsburg, Ga., and Lisa Martin and husband, Lee, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; his stepmother, Mrs. Mildred Hefner of Charlotte, N.C.; two brothers, Calvin E. Hefner of Charlotte, N.C., and Billy Hefner of New York City, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Phyllis Vaughn of Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Friends were received at Jones Funeral Home Saturday. Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Bishop John Williams officiating. Interment will be at Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon today at 2 p.m. From 1 Apr 2002

Robert D. Helmick
Robert Daniel Helmick, 94, of Petersburg, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in Integrated Health Services of West Virginia in Charles Town, where he had resided since April 1995.
Mr. Helmick was born Sept. 1, 1907, in Moorefield, a son of the late Job Helmick and Laura Thorne Helmick Ours.
He was twice married. First, he married Verda Shirk Helmick, who preceded him in death. Second, he married Cleo Keplinger Helmick, who preceded him in death.
Surviving are two half sisters, Lucy Hedrick Boor, Petersburg, and Mary Dell Sites, Hagerstown, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Hobert Ours; and three brothers, Ervin Helmick, John Helmick and Elton Helmick.
Mr. Helmick was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Brake Church of the Brethren.
Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg is in charge of the arrangements.
Funeral Arrangements: No information available at this time. From 12 Feb 2002

Stephen T. Helmick
Stephen Todd Helmick, infant son of the Rev. Jerry Lee Helmick Jr. and Rogina Faye Foster Helmick of Parsons, departed this life at birth at 2 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital at Elkins.
Also surviving are two brothers, Caleb Scott Helmick and Joshua Lee Helmick, both at home; paternal grandparents, Jerry Lee Helmick Sr. and Rebecca Ann Carr Helmick, St. George; maternal grandparents, the Rev. Roger Lee Foster and Byrd Casto Day Foster, Elkins; paternal great-grandparents, Clarence Helmick, Mt. Zion, Troy and Mona White Carr, Hendricks; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Foster, Huron, Ohio; one uncle, Roger Harrison Foster and wife, Candida, Elkins; two aunts, Melissa Belle Foster, Elkins, and Sarah Elizabeth Cunningham and husband, Timothy, Beverly.
He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandmother, Helen Marie Rosier; maternal great-grandparents, Benjamin and Ora Day; and two uncles, Scott Lynn Helmick and Roger Lee Foster Jr.
Graveside services will be at 5 p.m. today at Mt. Zion Cemetery at St. George. The Rev. Roger Lee Foster and the Rev. Weese Day will officiate and interment will follow. The Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 28 June 2002.

Edna M. Hensley
Edna Martin Hensley, 66, a resident of 99 11th St., Elkins, passed away Monday, April 1, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 25, 1936, in Elkins, a daughter of John and Mary Wyatt Martin.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of F.E. Runner Funeral Home. From 2 Apr 2002

Edna F. Hensley
Edna Florence Martin Hensley, 66, a resident of 99 11th St., Elkins, passed away Monday, April 1, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. in Davis Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for the past six days. She had been in failing health for the past several years.
She was born March 25, 1936, at Elkins, a daughter of the late John and Mary Wyatt Martin.
Preceding her in death besides her parents were one granddaughter, Carol Sue Stewart; three grandsons, Danny Jr., Joshua and Toby; two sisters, Lenora "Nora" Smith and Helen Kleinfelder; and one brother, Harry Martin.
Surviving are six daughters, Lois England and Gilbert of Elkins, Lillie "Margie" Hensley and Freddy of Valley Bend, Sheila Hensley and Jimmy of Elkins, Karen Gardner and Melvin of Montrose, Valerie Guevera and Jamie of Bangor, Maine, and Penny Gambrel and Don of Pineville, Ky.; one son, Eddie Hensley of Glen Burnie, Md.; one sister, Jessie Spring of Jackpot, Nev.; two brothers, John Martin Jr. of Pasadena, Md., and William "Bill" Martin of Glen Burnie, Md.; 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, a daughter-in-law, Mary Ellen Hensley of Baltimore, Md.; and a close Christian friend, Mary Jane Henthorne of Elkins.
Mrs. Hensley was a homemaker and had attended the New Life Fellowship Church. She attended the schools of Randolph County and was a Pentecostal by faith.
Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel today after 6 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel Thursday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Dave Collins, pastor of Harts Chapel Church will officiate. Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins. From 3 Apr 2002.

Curtis L. Hepner Sr.
Curtis Leroy Hepner Sr., 92, of Jenkins Run Road, Moorefield, died early Tuesday morning, Feb. 19, 2002, in Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.
Mr. Hepner was born April 16, 1909, in Mt. Jackson, Va., a son of the late John W. and Pearl Craig Hepner.
He married Rea Cleaver Hepner, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Judith Judy and husband, Gerald, and Wilda and husband, Carl Hogbin II, all of Petersburg, and Greta Lehman and husband, Lee, Moorefield; two sons, Curtis "Buck" Hepner Jr., Enfield, Conn., and John "Mike" Hepner and wife, Hilda, Hampton, Va.; a sister, Emma Jean Simmons, Moorefield; 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters.
Mr. Hepner was a truck driver and retired from South Branch Motor Freight of Petersburg. He was a member of Baker’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends may call at Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home in Moorefield Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Friday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Judy Vetter and Pastor Ron Bowyer officiating. Interment will follow in Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield. Memorial donations may be made to Baker’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Grant County Nursing Home or Burlington Children’s Home. From 20 Feb 2002

Mary L. Hermanson
Mary Louise Arison Hermanson, widow of Dr. Gordon E. Hermanson, former president of Davis and Elkins College, departed from this life Saturday, May 25, 2002, in Minocqua, Wis., while visiting her son, Gordon Edward Hermanson.
She was born on June 12, 1918, in Sycamore, Ill. Her parents were C. John and Esther Gustavson Arison.
Mary graduated from Sycamore High School in 1936, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Ill., in 1940, and then spent two years at Biblical Seminary.
She served, with her husband, as a missionary in the Cameroon, West Africa and she also taught kindergarten in New Jersey, Iowa and the Homestead School for the Randolph County, West Virginia Board of Education. Mary was an active member of Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder, on various committees and Circle. She was active in many organizations, serving as President of Church Women United for the state of West Virginia, and was active for many years in AAUW and WCTU. Mary considered that her most worthy contributions to the church were her 10 to 15 hours a week visiting the elderly, ill, shut-ins and nursing home residents from 1964 to 1999 when she was no longer able to drive.
She is survived by her two sons, Gordon Edward and wife, Kathryn Hermanson, Minocqua, Wis., Robert William and wife, Brenda Hermanson, Princeton, N.J., her daughter, Carol Ann and husband, Kenneth Mahaffey, Berkeley, Calif. and her grandchildren, Kristin Britta and husband, James Keal; Robert Jeffrey Morriss, Sara Kathryn Morriss, Johanna Margaret and husband, Steven Flythe and Herman "Hans" Johannson Hermanson. She is also survived by three sisters, Dorothy and husband, A. Maurice Dunker, Irene King and Ida Elaine and husband, Dr. James Maxwell; one brother, John and husband, Shirley Arison; one brother-in-law, the Rev. Robert. F. and wife, the Rev. Evangeline Hermanson; and by nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; her daughter, Mary Elizabeth; her parents, her brothers, Lester and Quentin Arison and their wives, one brother-in-law Everett King, and her sister, Jean Arison.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Gordon and Mary Hermanson Scholarship Fund at Davis & Elkins College, Elkins W.Va. 26241, or to the Mission Fund at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, Elkins, W.Va. 26241.
A memorial service will be held at the Davis Memorial Church on June 22 at 2 p.m. in Elkins. Friends and family are encouraged to come to give thanks to God! The family wishes to extend its thanks to the many kind words of love and faith, and your prayers of support and encouragement. Our prayer is that our Lord has welcomed home his child Mary, with the words: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant!" From 31 May 2002.

William E. Hershman
William Edward Hershman, 82, a resident of Route 2, Philippi, the Tacy community, passed away at 5:59 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2002, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born Feb. 13, 1920, at Tacy, the son of the late Lorenzo Lee "Rennie" and Dorothy Blanche Freeman Hershman.
Surviving are two sisters and one brother-in-law, Dorothy Haller and husband, Vernon "Bill," Route 1, Moatsville, and Betty B. Marsh, Route 1, Moatsville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Dottie Beatrice Marsh; and two brothers, Buey Darl Hershman and Lorenzo Lee Hershman Jr.
Mr. Hershman retired as a machinist for the Lever Brothers Co. in Baltimore, Md., with 32 years of dedicated service. Following his retirement in 1975, he returned to the Tacy community. He enjoyed helping at the Tacy Community Center.
In his youth, he attended the Tacy Cross Roads United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home, 216, N. Walnut St., Philippi, after 4 p.m. today. Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jerry Boyce officiating. Interment will follow in the Cross Roads Cemetery. From 22 July 2002.

Thomas I. Hicks
Thomas Ison Hicks, 95, a resident of Dailey, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 9, 1906, at Pickens, a son of the late Mortimer and Mary Folks Hicks.
On Sept. 24, 1924, in Elkins, he was married to the former Helen Sturrock, who preceded him in death on March 18, 1968. He was also formerly married to Mary McNeal, who survives at Helvetia.
He is survived by two sons, Billy Joe Hicks and wife, Kathryn, of Dailey, and James Paul Hicks of Livonia, Mich.; two grandchildren, Cindy Kay Nelson and Thomas Earl Hicks; and four great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were five brothers and six sisters.
Mr. Hicks owned a used car sales and was an auto body repairman. He attended the Valley Bend United Methodist Church.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald L. Fitzwater and the Rev. Frank Long officiating. Interment will follow in Pickens Cemetery. From 25 Apr 2002 and 26 Apr 2002.

Thomas I. Hicks
Friends were received from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald L. Fitzwater and the Rev. Frank Long officiating. Interment will follow in Pickens Cemetery. From 27 Apr 2002.

Waite J. Higgins
Waite J. Higgins, 87, a former resident of Mill Creek and a resident of the Holbrook Nursing Home in Buckhannon since February 2000, passed away Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, in the nursing home. He had been in failing heath for the past three years.
Born April 13, 1914, in Randolph County, he was the son of the late Dyer and Susan Ann Martin Higgins.
He was married to the former Bessie Brown Higgins, who preceded him in death on March 1, 1998. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Shrader and Cora Taylor; and four brothers, Virgil, Clifford, Thad and Willie Higgins.
Mr. Higgins is survived by one sister, Vernie Slayton, of Myersdale, Pa., and several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Jim (Bertha) Tomey of Buckhannon and Arlie Higgins of Akron, Ohio.
He was a woodsman and a member of the Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church.
Friends were received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel after 7 p.m. Monday. Today he was moved to the Mill Creek Memorial Mission Church for visitation from 11 a.m. until noon, the funeral hour. The Rev. Frank Long, pastor of the church, officiated and interment followed in the Jerusalem Cemetery on the Adolph Road. From 3 Sep 2002.

Micah L. Higham
Micah Liam "Buddha" Higham, 23, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, April 20, 2002, due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Uniontown, Pa.
He was born July 27, 1978, in Staten Island, N.Y., a son of Michael W. and Jennifer Pacheco Higham, who survive at Route 2, Buckhannon.
Also surviving are two brothers, Richard and wife, Sharon, of Pt. Pleasant, N.J., and Jason and wife, Debbie, of Virginia Beach, Va.; one niece, Sherilyn of New Jersey; paternal grandparents, William and Ruth Higham of Staten Island, N.Y.; several aunts and uncles, Felix and Marie Pacheco, John Pacheco, Richard and Carmen Clark, Joe and Peggy Pantano and Kathy Higham, all of New York, George and Maureen Kenny of Virginia Beach, Va., Patricia Higham and Ray Eckes of Roanoke, and Gary and Cheri Chenoweth of Route 4, Buckhannon; and several cousins, Felis and Ruben Pacheco, DeDee Vega, Joe and Jill Pantano, all of New York, Danny and Phillip Higham of Roanoke, Raetta Eckes of Weston, Mary Rohrbough of Ellamore, and Jamie and Sarah Chenoweth of Buckhannon.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Felix and Valda Pacheco; and paternal uncle, Dennis Higham.
He was a long haul truck driver for J.B. Hunt Co. He was a graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School with the class of 1997. He was a gentle giant with a warm smile and loving spirit. In his short life, his one true legacy was that he loved his family and friends deeply. We will miss him very much.
Friends will be received at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Home Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mitch Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Talbott Cemetery at Talbott. From 22 Apr 2002.

Albert J. Hile
Albert Junior "June" Hile, 77, a resident of Horseshoe Run Road, St. George, and more recently a resident of Cortland Acres Nursing Home at Thomas, departed this life Wednesday morning, March 20, 2002, in the nursing home. He had been in declining health and death was attributed to respiratory failure.
He was born April 2, 1924, at Leadmine, a son of the late Albert Samuel Hile and Nancy Mae Auvil Hile.
On Jan. 10, 1943, at Red House, Md., he was married to the former Lylah Janice Kight, who preceded him in death on June 7, 2000.
Surviving are three daughters, Donna Elaine Cunningham and husband, Alby, St. George, Nancy Mae Fansler, Elkins, and Joyce Anne Louk and husband, Randall, St. George; one brother, Foster "Allen" Hile and wife, Dorothy, Holly Meadows; one sister, M. Marie Phillips and husband, Tim, Parsons; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He attended the Pleasantvale one-room school at St. George. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a construction worker and woodsman.
Friends will be received at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted in the funeral home parlor Saturday at 11 a.m. Pastor Alby Cunningham will officiate and interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery at Holly Meadows. From 21 Mar 2002

Albert J. Hile
Friends will be received at Barb & Greenlief Funeral Home today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted in the funeral home parlor Saturday at 11 a.m. Pastor Alby Cunningham will officiate and interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery at Holly Meadows. From 22 Mar 2002

Eugene A. Hill
Eugene Alfred Hill, 77, of Route 2, Belington, died Saturday, May 25, 2002, in Palms of Pasadena Hospital, S. Pasadena, Fla., following a brief illness.
He was born Feb. 28, 1925, at Belington, a son of the late Bernard and Virgie Triplett Hill.
Twice married, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn V. Booth Hill on Dec. 26, 1980. His wife of 18 years, Mollie Estelle Wheatley Poling Hill survives at Route 2, Belington.
Also surviving are one son, Keith Allen Hill, Akron; two daughters, Rachel Anderson and husband, John, Randolph, Ohio, and Melodie Smith and husband, Blaine, Akron; four brothers, William Hill and wife, Betty, Akron, Herman Hill and wife, Jean, Baltimore, Md., Howard Hill and wife, Imogene, Salem, S.C., and Walter Hill, Belington; two sisters, Eloise Board and husband, Lawrence, and Patricia Carpenter and husband, Calvin, all of Belington; two grandsons, Jesse and Jacob Anderson, Randolph, Ohio.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Betty Gross.
Mr. Hill was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., with 38 years service and was a former employee of the Sun Rubber Co.
He was a member of Faith Way Baptist Church and was a former member Grace Baptist Church in Akron. He was a member of Adoniram - Joppa Lodge No. 517 F & AM and the Hilltop CEO Club.
Friends may call at Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel in Belington from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, when funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Downing Gregory officiating. Interment will follow in Belington Fraternal Cemetery. From 28 and 31 May 2002.

Barbara A. Hinchman
Barbara Ann Hinchman, 58, a former resident of Elkins, and a resident of Gallipolis, Ohio, for the past 32 years, passed away, Friday, April 26, 2002, at 12:30 p.m. in Holzer Medical Center, where she had been a patient since Thursday. She had been in failing health for the past four years.
She was born Jan. 2, 1944, in Randolph County, a daughter of the late Emerson and Nettie Summerfield White.
On March 19, 1968, she was united in marriage to Richard Hinchman, who survives in Gallipolis, Ohio.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Brad Allen Hinchman of Gallipolis, Ohio; four sisters, Velma Dolly of Ripley, Emma Cannon of Greensprings, Rita Williams of Pomona, Kan., and Joyce Trail of Belington; two brothers, Ronnie and Willard White, both of Ravenswood; her mother-in-law, Margaret Marie Hinchman of Gateway Apartments; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death besides her parents is one brother, Emerson White Jr.
She was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1962. Wile a resident in Elkins, she had been employed at Neal’s Drug Store, working in the darkroom, developing all pictures. She also had worked at Reidbord. She was a member of the Apololistic Doctrine Church of Harman and was a Pentecostal by faith.
Friends will be received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home today after 6 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted from the Runner chapel Tuesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. A.H. Belt, pastor of the Gospel Light Tabernacle, will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. State Memorial Gardens at Gilman. . From 29 Apr 2002.

Geneva G. Hines
Geneva Eileen Griffith Hines, 65, of Rockingham, N.C., died Sunday, June 2, 2002, in Rockingham, N.C.
She was born Aug. 10, 1936, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Lester and Ora Watson Griffith.
Carter Funeral Home Colonial Chapel, Rockingham, N.C. is in charge of the arrangements. From 4 Jun 2002.

Elva M. Hinkle
Elva M. Hinkle, 71, a resident of Crystal Springs community, passed away at 3:15 a.m. today, March 28, 2002, at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. From 28 Mar 2002

Elva M. Hinkle
Elva M. Hinkle, 71, a resident of Crystal Springs Community, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2002, at her home following an extended illness.
She was born Aug. 6, 1930, at Flint, a daughter of the late Michael and Ruby Blankenship Holenchick.
On Sept. 5, 1948, in Oakland, Md., she was married to Robert K. Hinkle, who survives in Crystal Springs.
Also surviving are one son, John Ray Hinkle, Honolulu, Hawaii; two daughters, Mrs. Ronnie (Connie Jane) Kemrite and Mrs. Jim (Lynn Ann) Ritter, both of Elkins; three brothers, Robert Holenchick, John Holenchick and Charles Holenchick, all of Salem, Ohio; three sisters, Lucille Smith, Elizabeth May and Theresa Houchins, all of Salem, Ohio; two grandsons, Corey and Alex Ritter.
Also preceding her in death were one brother, Michael Holenchick Jr.; and one half brother, William Hull.
Mrs. Hinkle was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church of Elkins.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the church with the Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley and the Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or to Mt. Hospice, 1410 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements. From 29 Mar 2002.

Glenn E. Hinkle
Glenn E. Hinkle, 88, of 153 Captain Point, St. Augustine, Fla., died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, in Mariner Health Care Center in St. Augustine, Fla.
Mr. Hinkle was born Oct. 6, 1913, in Queens, a son of the late Hugh and Lola Cutright Hinkle.
He married Ocie V. Lang Hinkle, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Marilyn Gillespie, Fairmont, Iris Metzger, St. Augustine, Fla., and Laura Jean Orem, Ormond Beach, Fla.; three sons, Robert G. Hinkle, Fredricksburg, Va., Kenneth Hinkle, Nokesville, Va., and J. Randall Hinkle, Statesboro, Ga.; three sisters, Joan "Eleanor" Hall and Rosemary "Junie" Golden, both of Morgantown, and Sharon Kay White, Michigan; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hinkle worked for many years as a salesman for Fairmont Wall Plaster Co. After moving to Manassas, Va., and prior to retirement, he was a salesman for Brown & Hoeff Hardware in Manassas, Va.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Andrew Standrich, the Rev. Frank Spevock and the Rev. Ken London officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. From 22 Feb 2002

Willetta G. Hinkle
Willetta Goddin Hinkle, 85, a resident of 214 Diamond St., Elkins, departed this life at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at the Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to pneumonia.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home. From 27 Mar 2002

Willetta G. Hinkle
Willetta Goddin Hinkle, 85, a resident of 214 Diamond St., Elkins, departed this life at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to pneumonia.
A more detailed obituary will be published pending the arrival of family.
Friends will be received at Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Donald L. Lockhart and the Rev. Leon Hevener will officiate and interment will follow at Brethren Cemetery at Junior. From 28 Mar 2002

Willetta Goddin Hinkle
Willetta Goddin Hinkle, 85, a long-time educator, artisan and community leader, a resident of 214 Diamond St., Elkins, and for a short time a resident of Good Samaritan Center at Belington, departed this life at 3:09 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. Death was attributed to pneumonia.
She was born Jan. 20, 1917, at Stalnaker Run, near Elkins, a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Goddin and Albina Hattie Stalnaker Goddin. She was one of eight children who grew up on a farm during the Great Depression and attended the nearby Vandergrift School and entered Elkins High School, from which she graduated in 1935.
Education was highly valued at the Goddin household and seven family members became teachers, artisans and musicians. Following graduation from high school she received an bachelor of arts degree in education from Davis & Elkins College and later received two master’s degrees, one in education and one in art, from Case Western Reserve and did other studies at West Virginia University, Morris Harvey College and Kent State University.
During her 33-year teaching career, she taught at Bemis, Marstiller, Durbin, and Helvetia grade schools before relocating to Chesterland, Ohio, where she lived and taught in Geauga County Schools for 11 years. She returned to Randolph County, where she taught art at Elkins Junior High School and later served as an itinerant art instructor at North, First Ward and Central School in Elkins.
Besides her many educational interests and accomplishments, she was active in community service. After retirement, she served for one term during the 1980s as a member of the Randolph County Board of Education, where she promoted improvements in the instructional program and facilities.
Hinkle, who friends said was affectionately known as "Pudge", was identified in her high school yearbook as one whose "art work would bring fame to her and her alma mater." As an artist and musician, she presented hundreds of classes, demonstrations and exhibitions over the years in balladry, spinning and weaving, basketry, bobbin lacing, vegetable dyeing, beeswax candle dipping, paper sculpture, origami, hand-formed pottery from native clay, corn husk and pine needle projects, tatting and quilting.
She was affiliated with the Augusta Heritage Arts Program at Davis & Elkins College and an instructor, coordinator and supporter, since its inception in 1972. She assisted in initiating the Elderhostel Program at the Augusta Heritage Center.
She was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, where she was active in the choir, youth fellowship program, Circle 2 and as a Sunday School Teacher for Irons Bible Class. She was a leader and founder of the Hi-Fi 4-H Club and active with the West Virginia University Extension Service and the Marstiller-Orlena CEOS Club.
Following the death of her sister, Sadavioe, also a D&E alumna, a large collection of Lincoln memorabilia collected over a period of 70 years by her sister, was donated in 1996 to D&E College by Willetta.
In March 2000, she was recognized as Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce for her many contributions to the community heritage arts and crafts.
Hinkle served as a regent of John Hart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and served as director of the Randolph County Historical Society, where she assisted with the relocation of the old Stalnaker log house to the society’s property in Beverly. Her interest in history led her to co-author a book titled "School Memories" a book about school life in Randolph County’s many rural schools.
She was also affiliated with Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Seneca Trail Arts Guild, National League of American Pen Women, West Virginia State Archeology Society, West Virginia Women Writers, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Rich Mountain Battlefield Foundation, Center for Evangelical United Brethren Heritage, Stalnaker Family Assoc., Elkins-Randolph County Public Library, Mountain State Press, Randolph County Recreational Board, trustee for the Gilman Cemetery and the Chenoweth Cemetery, Randolph and County and West Virginia Association of Retried School Employees, American Association of Retired Persons, Elkins-Randolph County Senior Center, the Good Shepherd Board of Directors and the Davis & Elkins Alumni Association
She is survived by an older sister, 101-year-old Rebecca Marstiller; one son, Dr. Andrew Lee Hinkle, Columbus, Ohio; grandsons, Aaron Henry Lee Hinkle and Andrew Ralph Hinkle, with Erika Galvao, new parents of great-grandson, Nickolas, living in Brazil and granddaughter, Hillary and husband, Jack Joyce, parent of great-grandson, Sam; and great-granddaughter, Claire, Maryland; and several nieces and nephews.
She married Don Lee Hinkle on Dec. 7, 1942.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Rebecca Tamasin Hinkle, who died at birth; two brothers, Robert L. and Willard G. Goddin; four sisters, Opal M. Henline, Waunita B. Kappal, Gwendeline Boone and Sadavioe Goddin.
Friends will be received at Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral home from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Saturday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Donald L. Lockhart, the Rev. Leon Hevener and the Rev. Doyle Payne will officiate and interment will follow at the Brethren Cemetery at Junior. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, Randolph County Unit, in care of Polly O’Kernick, 105 Wilson Lane, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. From 29 Mar 2002.

Michael R. Hissam
Michael Ray Hissam, 34, of Kanawha Head, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, at his home.
He was born July 3, 1967, in Buckhannon, a son of Okey and Anna Lee West Hissam, who survive at Kanawha Head.
Also surviving are one brother, Jeffrey Todd Hissam, Eden; paternal grandmother, Arnie Light Hissam of Kanawha Head; and several aunts and uncles.
Friends will be received at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel Tuesday from noon until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. David Jessie officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Kanawha Head. From 3 Jun 2002.

A. Lucia Hoffmann
Anna Lucia Bumphrey Hoffmann, 82, of Locust Grove, Va., and formerly of Petersburg, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, at the home of her nephew, Donald and Mildred Sites, where she had resided.
Friends will be received today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Thursday at 10 a.m. From 4 Sep 2002.

Dan T. Hoffman
Dan Tracy Hoffman, 51, of Route 1, Moatsville, died Tuesday, July 2, 2002, in the Montefiore Hospital University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, following an extended illness.
He was born March 23, 1951, at Moatsville, a son of Mary M. Blake Hoffman, who survives at Moatsville, and the late Arlin James Hoffman.
Surviving in addition to his mother, are one son, Matthew Jason Hoffman, Philippi; one stepson, Jonathan Crites, Philippi; three brothers, Frank James Hoffman and wife, Dorothy, and David Hoffman, all of Moatsville, and Gary Lee Hoffman and wife, Janet, Belington; two sisters, Anna Lea Isner and husband, Bob, Marietta, Ohio, and Violet R. Campbell, Moatsville; and two grandchildren, Mykal Michelle Sage Hoffman and Tarren Michel Beau Kisner.
Mr. Hoffman was a retired coal miner and construction equipment operator. He attended the Free Gospel Church at Moatsville.
Friends may call at Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel in Belington from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. today. In accordance with the wishes of the deceased, his remains will be cremated. From 5 July 2002.

Dr. John W. Hogan
Dr. John W. Hogan, 66, a resident of Hurricane, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at Thomas Memorial Hospital in Charleston after a short illness.
He was born Jan. 20, 1936, at Monterville, a son of the late William Wesley and Belva Mae Channell Hogan.
He was married to the former Geneva M. Snyder, who survives at Hurricane.
Also surviving are four children, Vera Standish and Gayle Allison, both of Hurricane, Rae Anne Blair of Shinnston, and Lee Hogan of Kanawha County; two stepchildren, Eric Brian Jones of Charleston and Melissa Davis of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Edsel Hogan of Franklin; four sisters, Leah Kincaid of Minooka, Ill., Elsie Hite of Jacksonville, Ark., Marie Harris of Clarksburg, and Elaine Valentine of Elkins; four grandchildren, Amanda and Ashley Standish, Leigh Anne and William Wesley Allison; three stepgrandchildren, Carrie Morrison, Rivkah and Daniel Blair; one stepgreat-grandson, Shaun Patrick Morrison; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, George Edmond Hogan and William Sherman Hogan; and one sister, Lucy Prosser.
Mr. Hogan earned his bachelor’s degree in 1957 from Berea College, Berea, Ky., his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1959 and his doctorate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute at Blacksburg, Va. in 1969. He was a retired math professor from Marshall University with 29 years of service and a former chairman of Marshall University Math Department. He was a member of the American Mathematical Society, Mathematical Association of America and the West Virginia Academy of Science.
Friends may call at 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. from the funeral home chapel with Joe Given, a friend of the Hogan family officiating. Interment will follow in the Hevener Cemetery in Monterville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Marshall University Foundation Inc., in care of Dr. John W. Hogan memorial scholarship, 1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, W.Va. 25755. From 7 June 2002.

Earl D. Holbert
Earl Duane Holbert, 65, a resident of Route 4, (Mt. Liberty community) Philippi, passed away at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 24, 1936, at Philippi, a son of the late Earl Clyde and Freda A. Mackey Holbert.
He was united in marriage to the former Donna L. Wiles, who preceded him in death in 1982.
Surviving are four sons, Lesley W. Holbert, Omaha, Neb., Danny C. Holbert, Mt. Liberty community, Philippi, Billy W. Holbert, Union community, Philippi, and Denny E. Holbert, Belington; one sister, Loraine Rohr, Springfield, Ill.; one brother, Sherwood Holbert, Parkersburg; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Lester, Dwight, Ralph and Milford Holbert; and one sister, Thelma Kirkpatrick.
Mr. Holbert was a roof bolter for Badger Coal Co. He was a member of Laurel Mountain VFW Post 410.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, after 6 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Evangelist R.D. Ice officiating. From 25 July 2002.

Bobby B. Hollen
Bobby B. Hollen, 79, a resident of 108 Hall St., Philippi, passed away at 5:18 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in Broaddus Hospital.
He was born Oct. 26, 1922, at Philippi, a son of the late Blonda Sr. and Grace Beohm Hollen.
He was united in marriage on Nov. 7, 1942, to the former Helen Eloise Ashby, who preceded him in death on March 19, 2001.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Robert Bruce and wife, Lorna Tenney Hollen, 108 Hall St., Philippi; and three brothers, Kermit C. Hollen, Kyle M. Hollen and Blonda Hollen Jr., all of Philippi.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Billie S. Hollen.
He retired as a regional service technician for Columbia Gas. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Air Corp.
He was a former member of Bigelow Lodge AF & AM, a member and past president of Philippi Lions Club, past member of Barbour County Board of Education, an in-active member of the Philippi Fire Department and a member of the American Legion Post 44.
He worked with the drug abusers program. He was a member of Crim Memorial United Methodist Church, where he served as adult Sunday School Teacher and served on the finance committee and was a member of the prayer group.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi after 5 p.m. today. The American Legion Post 44 will conduct memorial services at 7 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Gary and Alicia Rapking officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery with the American Legion Post 44 conducting military rites. From 6 June 2002.

Patsy Hollen
Patsy "Pokey" Hollen, 44, of 28 Meadow St., Buckhannon, died Friday, March 1, 2002, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Mrs. Hollen was born May 11, 1957, in Lewis County, a daughter of the late Roy E. and Mary Marguerite Heckert Hitt.
On June 18, 1991, she married Kevin Hollen, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Jennifer Arbogast and Laure Hite, both of Buckhannon; four sisters, Sharon Perrine, Weston, Barbara Watson, Jane Lew, Elizabeth Butts, Hedgesville, and Nancy Lee, Buckhannon; three brothers, Gerald Heckert and Bradley Hitt, both of Buckhannon, and Roy Hitt, Kimberly; and two granddaughters, Carly Arbogast and McKenzie Arbogast, both of Buckhannon.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Hitt and Donald Hitt; two sisters, Linda Hitt and Margaret Ann Allman; and one grandson, Christopher Caleb Chapman.
Mrs. Hollen was a housekeeper for Holbrook Nursing Home. She was a Baptist by faith.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Perrine officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. From 2 Mar 2002.

Betty A. Hoover
Betty Ann Hoover, 60, of HC 30, Box 172C, Maysville, died Friday, May 17, 2002, at her home.
Friends will be received at Schaeffer Funeral Home today and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at the Lighthouse Community Church Monday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Maysville Cemetery. From 18 May 2002.

Dorothy L. Hopson
Dorothy L. Collett Hopson, 78, a former resident of Wheeling, and more recently a resident of Jasper, Ind., departed this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2002, at the Saint Charles Health Care Facility at Jasper, Ind.
She was born June 3, 1924, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Charles Collett and Stella Hill Collett.
She was married to William P. Hopson, who preceded her in death in 1998.
Surviving are one daughter, Christine W. Hopson, Jasper, Ind.; one sister, Pauline V. "Polly" Armstrong and husband, Clarence, Elkins; two brothers, Harold V. Collett and wife, Simone, Estelle, Ga., and Kenneth G. Collett and wife, Patricia, Paden City; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Hopson; and two brothers, Richard and Charles Collett.
She was a former member of the Women’s Club of Elm Grove, the AARP of Wheeling, Homemakers and Civic Club of Elm Grove, and the Dallas Pike Baptist Church.
Friends were received at Altmeyer Funeral Home in Wheeling Sunday, July 7. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 8, at 10 a.m. from the funeral home chapel. Interment followed at the Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens at Sherrard.
The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1500 Meridian Road, Jasper, Ind. 47546. This announcement is a courtesy of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. From 11 July 2002.

Jessie M. Hornick
Jessie Mae Fansler Hornick, 82, a native of Randolph County and a resident of Carpendale, departed this life, Monday, April 22, 2002, at Dawnview Manor at Fort Ashby.
She was born Dec. 9, 1919, in Randolph County, a daughter of the late Ernest Fansler and Icie Fansler.
She was married to Hesse Hornick, who preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 1963.
Surviving are three children, Wanetta Faye Miller and husband, George, Carpendale, Loraine E. Scott, Carpendale, and Harold Gene Hornick and wife, Sylvia, Southport, N.C.; one brother, Clarence Fansler, Wiley Ford; five sisters, Elsie Hornick, Beverly, Catherine Carner, Sanford, Fla., Pearl Leasure, Pointon, Fla., Irene Snyder, Oderton, Md., and Beatrice DeAngelo, Fort Ashby; nine grandchildren, Jeffrey G. Miller and wife, Tina, Randal C. Miller and wife, Tammy, Lori M. McCullough and husband, Jeff, Jodi Faye Miller, Shari L. Beitzel and husband, Ronald, R. Brett Scott and wife, Darlene, Craig A. Scott, Bradley Hornick and wife, Karen, and Trevor Hornick and wife, Lisa; 12 great-grandchildren, Ryan J. Miller, Matthew C. Miller, Carissa J. Miller, Randall C. Miller, Truman N. Miller, Joshua A. McCullough, Jenna F. McCullough, Julie K., McCullough, Brandon C. Hornick, Haylee E. Hornick, Lauren R. Hornick and Dean T. Hornick.
She was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Robert "Bob" Scott; two brothers, Boyd and Gilbert Fansler; and three sisters, Cleo Johnson, Stella Sheets and Marie Evans.
Friends will be received at Upchurch Funeral Home, 202 Greene St., Cumberland, Md., from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, the funeral hour. The Rev. Mike Santmyire will officiate and interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens at Cumberland, Md. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the church or charity of your choice. This announcement is a courtesy of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home. From 24 Apr 2002.

Evelyn Barnes Howard - Cremation services were provided by the Lohr-Barb-Vance Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Fredrick Valentine Jr. will officiate and interment will follow. From 12 Jan 2002.

Homer W. Howes
Homer Warren Howes, 75, of Route 2, French Creek, the Evergreen community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 2, 2002, at his home under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.
Mr. Howes was born May 14, 1926, in Evergreen, a son of the late William A. and Sophronia Phillips Howes.
On Sept. 20, 1947, he married Betty Jean Loudin Howes, who survives at Evergreen.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, David Howes and wife, Janet, Eagle Rock, Va., Kevin Howes and wife, Cheryl, and Mark Howes and wife, Kathy, all of French Creek; six daughters, Charlotte McCann and husband, Stanford, Janice Cain and husband, Terry, Robyn McCann and husband, Ronnie, Alice Cain and husband, Laird, Laurie Young and husband, John, and Angela Fassett and husband, Greg, all of French Creek; three sisters, Arlene Friend, Buckhannon, and Blanche Howes and Beryl Loudin, both of Ohio; 24 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first son, Donald Warren; his mother and father, two brothers and three sisters.
Mr. Howes served in the U.S. Army in German. He was a mechanic with Koon’s Welding in Buckhannon.
Friends will be received at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Jessie officiating. Interment will follow in Waterloo Cemetery. From 3 May 2002.

Joseph R. Howes
Joseph R. Howes, 81, of Buckhannon, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, in Nella's Nursing Home in Elkins.
Mr. Howes was born June 7, 1920, in Mabie, a son of the late William Bruce and Myrtle Currence Howes.
He married Mary V. Loudin Howes, who survives in Buckhannon.
Also surviving are three children, Wayne Allen Howes, Clarksville, Tenn., Lois Ann Howell and husband, Kenneth Webster, Buckhannon, and Harold Ray Howes and wife, Retha Imogene, Crawford; eight grandchildren, Geoffrey Howes and Greggory Howes, both of Clarksville, Tenn., Robert Longerbeam, Clarksburg, Kimberly Thomas, Craig Howell and Jason Howes, all of Buckhannon, Sarah Howes and Donna Jo Howes, both of Crawford; and seven great-grandchildren, Claudia Howes, Sacramento, Calif., Tyler Thomas and Haley Thomas, both of Buckhannon, Cody Howes and Bailey Howes, Clarksville, Tenn., Joshua Longerbeam, Clarksburg, and Keelin Howes, Buckhannon.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Earl, Otha, Frank and Henry Howes; and four sisters, Minnie Wright, Bessie Miller, Pearl McGilton and Juanita Howes.
Mr. Howes served in the infantry in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Normandy and Germany campaigns. He was wounded twice in France in 1944 and in Germany in 1945. He was decorated with the EAME Ribbon, two battle stars, a good conduct medal and the Purple Heart.
He was a retired coal miner and had served as constable for Upshur County. He was a member of the VFW and Masonic Lodge in Buckhannon and a member of the United Mine Workers Union.
He was a member of Wayside Baptist Church.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Home Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be at West Virginia National Cemetery in Grafton Monday at 11 a.m. Interment will follow. From 11 Jan 2002.

Geneva E. Hubacher
Geneva E. "Gerry" Hubacher, 84, of Massillon, Ohio, died Friday evening, June 28, 2002, at Altercare of Navarre where she had been a patient since 1999, following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Hubacher was born Jan. 16, 1918, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Henry Clay and Peachie Mary White Teter.
She was married to Earl H. Hubacher, who preceded her in death in 1981.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Pauline Bennett; two brothers, Percy and Harry Teter; and one stepbrother, Estin Teter.
She retired in 1978 as a waitress from the Massillon Club after 27 and one half years of service. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Massillon, Ohio, Alma Circle of the church, Eastern Star Hadassah Chapter 108, and Amicitia Sunday School Class.
Friends will be received at Atkinson-Feuch Shaidnagle Funeral Home in Massillon, Ohio, Tuesday from noon until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Marlene Peterson officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery in Canton, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, 301 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, Ohio 44646. From 1 July 2002.

Hilda M. Hubbell
Hilda M. Hubbell, 71, formerly of Montrose and Strasburg, Va., died Thursday, April 4, 2002, in a local nursing home.
She was born March 2, 1931, in Shenandoah County, Va., a daughter of Guy Walton McDonald and Vivian Jenkins McDonald.
Surviving are two sons, Gary A. Morris of Stephen City, Va., and Harry A. Morris of Gillette, Wyo.; three daughters, Mary A. Sexton of Elkins, Kris D. Morris, Middletown, Va., and Laurie Morris of Philippi; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was a seamstress at various sewing mills.
Memorial services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. as the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Winchester, Va., with Pastor Lyndon Elliott officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in Stephens City, Va. From 5 Apr 2002.

Sylvia M. Huffman
Sylvia Mae Lambert Huffman, 85, of Franklin, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, at her home.
Mrs. Huffman was born June 15, 1916, in Smith Creek, a daughter of the late Lafayette Lambert and Sarah Elizabeth Bennett.
On Oct. 7, 1940, she married Earlie Albert Huffman, who survives.
Also surviving are four daughters, Rettie Mae Waggy, Franklin, Sarah Fay Harper, Bridgewater, Va., Mildred Florence Jennings, Peterstown, and Rose Elva Adams, Wellsburg; two sons, Albert Wayne Huffman and Ralph Ora Huffman, both of Franklin; two sisters, Mildred Mitchell and Dessie Hedrick, both of Franklin; a brother, Byron Lambert, Bridgewater, Va.; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Roy Lee Huffman on March 3, 1979; a son, Earl Lafayette Huffman on March 3, 1979; two brothers, Jeffrey Lambert and A. Green Lambert; and a half sister, Mazie Vandevander.
Mrs. Huffman was a homemaker. She attended Franklin Presbyterian Church.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Pastor James A. Phares and Elder Willard Huffman officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin. Memorial donations may be made to George Dice Scholarship Fund at Pendleton County High School. From 18 Feb 2002

Fleta Hull
Fleta Hull, 85, of 164 S. Kanawha St., Buckhannon, died Monday, April 29, 2002, in Buckhannon.
Mrs. Hull was born Jan. 3, 1917, in Upshur County, a daughter of the late Albert and Stella Glass Tenney.
On Jan. 26, 1942, she married Robert Bonne Hull, who preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 1993.
Surviving are one daughter, Anna Maureen Hull, Buckhannon; one son, Robert Neil and wife, Connie Hull, Buckhannon; three sisters, Bethene Hull, Buckhannon, Margie Reese, Clarksburg, and Letha Hinkle, Barberton, Ohio; a brother, Victor Tenney and wife, Delorse, Tallmansville; two granddaughters, Brandi Wykoff and husband, Steve, Buckhannon, and Shannon Darby and husband, Ken, Beallsville, Ohio; one great-grandson, C.J. Wykoff, Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Lee Hull; and two brothers, Kiser Tenney and Elles Tenney.
Mrs. Hull assisted her husband in running Hull’s Market.
Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Friday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. From 1 May 2002.

Andrew J. Humphrey
Andrew James "Andy" Humphrey, 53, a resident of Elkins, and formerly of Belington and Junior, was pronounced deceased upon arrival at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins, Saturday, March 16, 2002. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected.
He was born Jan. 21, 1949, at Braxton County, a son of the late Roy Junior Humphrey and the late Margaret Jane Canfield.
He was formerly married to Susan Humphrey, who survives at Belington.
Also surviving are one daughter, Melissa Simmons, Andrews Air Force Base, Md.; two sons, Darius Andrew and Trevor James Humphrey, both of Belington; one brother, Roy Dale Humphrey, Belington; two sisters, Sandra Louise Coburn, Clarksburg, and Linda Sharon Talbott, Junior; and one granddaughter, Amber Simmons.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant brother, Darius Wayne Humphrey.
Mr. Humphrey attended the schools of Barbour County. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War from 1968-1972 serving in the U.S. Army and also had served briefly in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was formerly employed by Asplundh Tree Co. He was a member of the VFW Post 410 in Belington and was a Methodist by faith.
Friends will be received at Talbott Funeral Home in Belington Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the funeral hour, at which time final rites will be conducted from the funeral home parlor with the Rev. Doyle Neil Rider officiating. The casket will remain closed. Interment will follow in the Knights of Pythias Cemetery near Junior, where military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 44 of Philippi. From 19 Mar 2002

Darien Scott Hunt
Darien Scott Hunt, infant son of David Alan and Sharon Kay Mitchell Hunt of Route 3, Philippi, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2002, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
He was born June 10, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.
Surviving are one brother, Jeremy D. Hunt, at home; paternal grandparents, Denver and Wilma Lightner Hunt, Route 1, Moatsville; maternal grandparents, Richard "Dick" and Lurae "June" Poe Mitchell, Clemtown; and paternal great-grandmother, Opal Hunt, Carrolltown Road.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Ashley N. Hunt.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St., Philippi, after 2 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Roy Cogar and the Rev. Bob Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in the Hunt Memorial Cemetery.
Odessa Mouse Mace
Odessa B. Mouse Mace, 76, of Wellsburg, died Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at Presbyterian University Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa.
She was born on Nov. 7, 1925, in Elkins, the daughter of the late Kent W. and Pearl Kelley Mouse.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Guy E. Mace Sr. on Dec. 28, 1995; an infant son and daughter; two brothers and one sister.
She worked as a registered nurse for Dr. Howard A. Sporck for 17 years and as a private-duty nurse after her retirement from Dr. Sporck’s office.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wellsburg.
Odessa was a Red Cross Volunteer. She was a friend and caregiver to everyone she met.
Surviving are one son, Everett Mace Jr., at home; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Candace) McCann of Westborough, Mass., and Vickie Mace, Wellsburg; four sisters, Elfa Lloyd, Elkins, Effie Cavender, Charleston, Irene Lowery and her husband, Berk, of Baltimore, Md., and Martha Smith, Elkins; one grandson, Justin McCann, and his wife, Jessica, Laurel, Md.
Friends were received on Thursday and Friday at the Chambers Funeral Home at 1030 Main St. in Wellsburg where services will be held at 11 a.m. today with the Rev. Steven Seng officiating. Interment will follow n Franklin Cemetery at Wellsburg. From 15 June 2002.

Cora L. Hutchison
Cora Louise Sirk Hutchison, 79, a resident of Brookville, Pa., passed away, Friday, April 26, 2002, in Stella Maris Hospice in Baltimore, Md.
She was born Dec. 5, 1922, at Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Vessie and Virgie Hinkle Sirk.
On Feb. 12, 1947, she was married to Peter Dean Hutchison, who preceded her in death in 1982.
She is survived by one son, Jerry D. Hutchison, Littleton, Mass.; one daughter, Judy J. Hutchison, Baltimore, Md.; one brother, Lawrence "Don" Sirk of Clarksburg; and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Hutchison was a homemaker. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and served as past worthy matron. She was a member of the Rebekah’s Lodge and a Methodist by faith.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. The Randolph Chapter No. 74 Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel. On Sunday, Mrs. Hutchison will be moved to Maplewood Cemetery, where graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Dr. Ellis E. Conley will officiate and interment will follow. From 2 May 2002 and 3 May 2002.

Craig S. Hutchison
Craig S. Hutchison, 37, a resident of 1 George Court, Philippi, passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002.
He was born Feb. 19, 1965, a son of B. Joann McDaniel Hutchison, who survives at 1 George Court, Philippi, and the late Carl P. Hutchison.
Also surviving are one brother, Cole Hutchison and friend, Cheryl Warner, Carrollton community, Volga; one aunt, Dorthy Trotter, Allentown, Pa.; two uncles, Stanley McDaniel, Sardis, Ohio, and Elwood McDaniel, Lumberport; two nephews, Carl and Clay; and three nieces, Lacy, Shasta and Ashley.
Mr. Hutchison received his B.S. degree from Alderson-Broaddus College and a master’s degree in safety management from West Virginia University. He was employed as a teacher. He was a Protestant by faith.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. From 13 Aug 2002.

Charles D. Hymes Sr.
Charles "Charlie" Delbert Hymes Sr., 67, of Monteo, N.C., died Thursday, March 14, 2002, at Health East Medical Center in Nags Head, N.C.
Mr. Hymes was born in Junior, a son of the late Delbert Frederick and Ethel Hammner Hymes.
He was a retired carpenter and attended the Pentecostal Church of God in Hendricks.
He is survived by his wife, Bernice Ketterman Hymes of Monteo, N.C.; one daughter, Tammy Gayle Vulcano of Rices Landing, Pa.; one son, Charles "Chuck" D. Hymes Jr. and wife, Debbie of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; one sister, Beverly Hope Mitchell of Manteo, N.C.; and eight grandchildren, Amanda, Ashley, Alex, Brent, Joseph, Mathew, Michael and Jesse.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Helen Y. Fitzwater; and one son, George L. Hymes.
Graveside services will be Saturday at 4 p.m. at Roanoke Island Memorial Gardens. Friends will be received today from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Twiford Colony Chapel in Manteo, N.C. The family will be at the home of Chuck and Debbie Hymes at 525 Canal Dr., First Flight Village in Kill Devil Hills, N.C. From 15 Mar 2002

Agnes M. Hyre
Agnes McClain Hyre, 90, of 402 Buckhannon Manor, Buckhannon, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, in Holbrook’s Nursing Home in Buckhannon.
Mrs. Hyre was born Oct. 10, 1911, in Ashville, N.C., a daughter of the late Rev. Bob and Hattie Carr Bennett McClain.
On Dec. 8, 1927, she married Herbert P. Hyre Sr., who preceded her in death on July 7, 1977.
Surviving are two sons, Herbert Hyre Jr., Buckhannon, and Charles E. Hyre, Bucks County, Pa.; a daughter, Ethel Lee Johnston, Holly Grove; a sister, Margaret Mackey, Cameron; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Lt. Jack R. Hyre; two brothers, Troy D. McClain and Harold McClain; and a half sister, Ruth McClain.
Mrs. Hyre was a cook for 25 years at Central School. She was a member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Buckhannon VFW Ladies Auxiliary and several church groups. She was a charter member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
Funeral Arrangements: Friends will be received at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the funeral home chapel Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. From 26 Jan 2002

Beatrice Hyre
Mrs. James (Beatrice) Hyre, 79, of Route 3, Buckhannon, the Abbott community, died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at her home, under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.
She was born Dec. 28, 1922, at Bethlehem, Upshur County, a daughter of the late James Emmett and Mary Tenney Gillum.
She was united in marriage on Dec. 18, 1939, to James S. Hyre, who preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 1984.
She is survived by two sons, Richard D. Hyre of Tallmansville, and Darrell W. Hyre of Adrian; four daughters, Mrs. Marlin (Idella) Loudin of Adrian, Mrs. Michael (Marjorie) Tierney of Weston, Mrs. William (Lois) Bias of Keyser and Mrs. Lowell (Levonda Kay) Wayts of Stafford, Va.; 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.
Mrs. Hyre was an active member of the Rocky Ford United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Willing Workers Extension Homemakers Club and she was a homemaker. For many years she and her husband operated Hyre’s Garage at Adrian. She was a quilt maker and won many awards for her outstanding quilts.
Friends will be received today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel. Services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Rocky Ford United Methodist Church with the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. and the Rev. Robert Heavner officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocky Ford Cemetery. From 1 July 2002.

David Hyre
David Hyre, 84, of Columbia, S.C., died Sunday, June 2, 2002.
Mr. Hyre was born in Elkins, a son of the late Albert and Cynthia Weese Hyre
Surviving are one daughter, DiAnna Hyre, Columbia, S.C.; one son, Stephen Earle Hyre of Greenville, Ind.; two grandsons, Davis Oliver Hyre and Hamilton Joseph Hyre, both of Charlestowne, Ind.; and one brother, Clifford Hyre of Elkins.
He served his country in the U.S. Army in World War II and Korea, retiring after 30 years of service. Upon his retirement he worked as a meat inspector with the Clemson Extension Service.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the graveside in Greenlawn Memorial Park, with military honors. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today in Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, Columbia, S.C. Memorials may be made to Pets, Inc., 300 Orchard Drive, West Columbia, S.C. 29170. A tribute has been established to celebrate the life of Mr. Hyre. From 4 Jun 2002.

Rev. Isabella H. Hyre
The Rev. Isabella Hope Hyre, 81, of Route 1, French Creek, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at the home of her son, Maxon Hyre, under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice.
She was born Jan. 2, 1921, in Upshur County, a daughter of the late John "Babe" Quincy and Mary Crawford Lee.
She was united in marriage on Jan. 2, 1937, to Archie F. Hyre, who preceded her in death on June 2, 1985.
Surviving are three sons, Maxon and wife, Irene of Route 1, French Creek, Maurice and wife, Deloris of Route 1, French Creek, and Paul Hyre of Haymarket, Va.; seven grandchildren, Brenda Alderman, French Creek, Cheryl Howes, French Creek, Steven Michael Hyre, Buckhannon, Sandy Fealy, Buckhannon, Randall Hyre, Buckhannon, Bethany Hyre, Haymarket, Va., and Toni Hyre of Morgantown; 12 great-grandchildren, three brothers, the Rev. Owen Lee of Buckhannon, Berlin Lee of Salem Ridge, and Robert Lee of Lewis County; two sisters, Martha Young of French Creek, and Maxine Canter of Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Oval O’Dell Lee, Orlando Lee and an infant brother; four sisters, Donice Golden, Dolly Hardman, Agnes Marsh and Madeline Lee.
The Rev. Hyre was pastor of the Lighthouse Church on the Alexander Road, involved in Foreign Mission Work and a dedicated Christian.
Friends will be received today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel. Services will be Saturday at the Lighthouse Church on the Alexander Road, where she will lie in state from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. David Brown and the Rev. Don Elmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery. From 8 Mar 2002.

Russie Hyre
Russie Hyre, 90, a resident of Elkins and a patient in the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. From 4 Sep 2002.

Russie J. Hyre
Russie J. Hyre, 90, a resident of Elkins and a patient in the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, 2002, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born Nov. 2, 1911, in Pendleton County, a daughter of the late Mayberry and Verna C. May Strawder.
On Sept. 1, 1934, she was married to Clifford Hyre, a resident of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.
Also surviving are one daughter, Betty J. Schoonover, Elkins Regional Convalescent Center; one grandson, Robert J. Schoonover of Elkins; one sister-in-law, Georgie Strawder, Riverton; and one great-grandson, Shawn Schoonover of Elkins.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Raymond and Mason Strawder.
Mrs. Hyre was employed in housekeeping at the Tygart Hotel, Elkins Motor Lodge and Davis & Elkins College prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Elkins Church of the Brethren.
Friends may call from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Walter H. Blough officiating. Interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens. From 5 and 6 Sep 2002.

Alice M. Hyson
Friends will be received at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel on Friday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Eli Hostetler and the Rev. Robert L. Lowther will officiate and interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Gilman. From 13 June 2002.

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