2006 Elkins Intermountain Obituaries:R

Derl Radabaugh Sr.
Mr. Derl Leslie “Pete” Radabaugh Sr., 69, a resident of 414 Hice St. in Belington, departed this life at 10:23 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital at Elkins after a two-week period of declining health.
He was born May 21, 1936, at Belington, a son of the late Wilbert P. Radabaugh and the late Virgie Cleona “Tony” Radabaugh Oldaker.
Surviving are his loving wife of 46 years, the former Nina Row, of Belington; two sons, Derl Radabaugh Jr. of Dayton, Ohio, and James Radabaugh and wife, Gena, of Akron, Ohio; three daughters, Jannie Ward and husband, Ken, of Amma, Patti Plymire and husband, Homer, of Lebanon, Ohio, and Diane Carter of Akron, Ohio; and one sister, Karen Oldaker of Belington. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Joshua Radabaugh, Kristan Carter, Bobbi Plymire, Katie Plymire, James Radabaugh Jr., Nina Ward, Nia Radabaugh and Sherry Wyman; and four great-grandchildren, Alisha Garret, Brandon Hollaway Jr., Elijha Holloway and Camryn Bailey.
He was preceded in death by one infant sister, Dorothy Radabaugh; two brothers, Carol Radabaugh and Randel Oldaker; and one great-granddaughter, Briona Holloway.
Mr. Radabaugh was a 1955 graduate of the Belington High School and served proudly in the U.S. Air Force for 11 years, including one tour of duty during the Vietnam War. He also served an additional five years in the National Guard.
In 1987, he retired from the B.F. Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co. in Akron. He was currently attending the Weaver Church of the Nazarene and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Laurel Mt. Post 410 in Belington. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was known for his great love for his family and his unique way of giving unconditionally .
Friends will be received from the Talbott Funeral Home, 210 Brandenburg St. in Belington from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 17, and Saturday until 11 a.m., the funeral hour when services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Doyle Neil Rider officiating. Interment will follow in the Fraternal Cemetery at Belington where full military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 44 of Philippi. Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Derl Leslie “Pete” Radabaugh.   From 16 Mar 2006.

Barbara L. Raines
On Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, the many angels she cherished and loved, came and took Barbara to be with those of her family waiting in Heaven. Barbara was loved not only by family, but by those who knew the kindness and goodness she spread during her journey through this life.
Awaiting her in Heaven are her mother, Ruth Edna Markley Raines; her father, Clyde Raines; her sisters, Betty Jean Raines Haddix and Helen Deloris Raines Watson; brothers awaiting her are a half brother, Jack David Flanagan, Clyde Edward Raines, William Robert Raines, Kenneth Louis Raines, Donald Eugene Raines and Carl Theodore Raines.
Of the 12 children born to Clyde and Ruth Raines, or lovingly referred to by this author as “The Dirty Dozen,” those remaining to make the journey to Heaven are Georgetta Ruth Raines Wilson of Lakeland, Fla., Gilbert Ray Raines of Sun City Ariz., and Roger Lee Raines of Maryville, Tenn.
Barbara, the 10th child, was noted for her helping of the sick and the needy. She spent many years in the home health care arena, caring for those who could not care for themselves. She lived most of her years in Elkins, which she loved and was her home.
She was born Jan. 16, 1940, at Bemis, and spent a few of her years in the Baltimore, Md., area. For the last eight years, she was a resident of the Tygart Valley Apartments located on Wilson Lane in Elkins.
During a very long and painful process involving our mothers passing, Barbara was an Angle of Mercy. “To this then I say, for all to know that my sister, Barbara Louise Raines, belongs to an elite group of people who possess a natural ability and desire to turn life’s miseries into tolerable and livable existence. For this, if ever there was a reason for a person to be blessed by God, then my big sister, Barbara Louise Raines, is to be blessed, an there is no doubt, her name will be written on the autograph of God.”
Barbara had no children, yet she dearly loved children especially those of her brothers and sisters. They too, loved their Aunt Louise.
She was first married to Gil Valter, who was from Pennsylvania, and then to Sonny Clingerman of Elkins.
Granting her wishes, Barbara asked that her remains be cremated and spread upon the grave of her mother, father, and her grandmother, Christina Cunningham Raines.
“When your life here on earth is ended, and these roads no more you shall trod, may your name in gold be written, on the autograph of God.”
B. L. Raines, 1955  From 28 Feb 2006.

Mary L. Raines
Mary Louise Phillips Raines, 71, a resident of 109 Hickory Drive, Elkins, passed away at 1:58 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
She was born Feb. 28, 1935, at Gage, a daughter of the late Russell and Reta Margaret Broschart Phillips.
On July 5, 1968, at Oakland, Md., she was married to Robert Dale Raines, who survives in Elkins.
Also surviving are two sons, Timothy W. Coberly and wife, Gennette, of Valley Bend and Edward Raines and wife, Karen, of Olmstead, Ohio. Four brothers, Donald G. Phillips and wife, Ruth, Russell N. Phillips and wife, Mary, Roy J. Phillips and Charles A. Phillips, all of Jimtown; three sisters, Mrs. Gene (Dorothy) Eubank of Greencastle, Ind., Mrs. Virgil (Loretta) Arnold of Filmore, Ind. and Mrs. Denver (Wilda) "Sis" Rosier of Elkins; two sisters-in-law, Rennie Phillips of Belington and Mrs. Herbert (Betty) Thompson of Glady; two granddaughters, Ashlee and Emily Coberly both of Valley Bend; and a great-grandson, Brett Michael Coberly of Valley Bend also survive.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, James W. Phillips and Francis L. Phillips.
Mrs. Raines was a graduate of Coalton High School and was an office employee of Kelly Foundry, prior to her retirement. She was a member of Phillips Chapel Church at Jimtown and served as treasurer of the church. She owned and operated Hilltop Handicrafts and Mary’s Enterprises.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Mary Louise Phillips Raines. Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips Chapel Church in care of Wendy Bodkins, treasurer, P.O. Box 65, Norton, W.Va. 26285 or to Mountain Hospice, 1600 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 in memory of Mrs. Raines. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 24 Jul 2006.

Mary L. Raines
Mary Louise Phillips Raines, 71, a resident of 109 Hickory Drive, Elkins, passed away at 1:58 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Leon Hevener and the Rev. Walter Blough officiating. Interment will follow in Phillips Cemetery at Jimtown. Memorial contributions may be made to Phillips Chapel Church in care of Wendy Bodkins, treasurer, P.O. Box 65, Norton, W.Va. 26285 or to Mountain Hospice, 1600 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 in memory of Mrs. Raines. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins in charge of the arrangements for Mary Louise Phillips Raines. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 25 Jul 2006.

Stanley E. Raines
Stanley Edward “Buddy” Raines, 68, a resident of 801 Dogwood Ave., Grottoes, Va., died Oct. 28, 2006, at the residence of his mother-in-law, Hattie Huffman, at Judy Gap near Riverton of an apparent heart attack.
He was born May 9, 1938, at Franklin, the son of the late Harley Raines and Retha Bowers
On June 4, 1960, he was married to Helen Judy Huffman, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Johnny Mark Raines of Timberville, Va., and Ricky Ray Raines of Grottoes, Va.; and one sister, Helen Heavner of Upper Tract.
He retired in 1991 from Dupont Corp. as an electrician in Waynesboro, Va. He was a 1956 graduate of Franklin High School. He was a hunter, fisherman, gardener and outdoorsman and attended Solomon Chapel Church.
The family received friends Monday at Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. today at Solomon Chapel Church with the Rev. Stanley Kile officiating. Interment followed in North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Gideon’s International. Basagic Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of the arrangements.  From 31 Oct 2006. 

Effie L. Ramsey
Ms. Effie Lucille Ramsey, 84, a seventh-grade teacher for many Belington children and their children, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital.
In 1941, she began teaching in one room schools at Water Camp and Goff. Later in her career, she served as a reading specialist for Barbour County. After graduation from Belington High School with the class of 1939, she entered Alderson-Broaddus College. Her graduate work and degrees were earned at West Virginia University, University of Hawaii and Temple University. During her 39 year career, she was involved with many professional activities with the NEA, WVEA, BCEA and BCARS; most notably serving as county liaison with the West Virginia Legislature. She also held membership in Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a teaching organization.
Lucille traced her Scottish ancestry to the early beginnings of Monongalia County, circa 1760, at Robinson Run and was associated with James Barbour Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1928, the Rev. Bruce Lambert received her mother and 7-year-old daughter, Lucille, into the Belington Southern Methodist Church. Later, she became a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, when the churches merged.
Betty Lou Ramsey, her sister, with whom she shared the family home in Belington invites Lucille’s friends and former students to the Talbott Funeral Home today beginning at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. to visit and say good-bye to Lucille. Burial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday by the Rev. Carl Gittings of Alderson Broaddus College and the Rev. Robert Baer Jr. of Asbury United Methodist Church at the Belington Fraternal Cemetery. There she will join her parents, Beatrice Wilson Ramsey and Willie Ray Ramsey, for eternity. Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. Effie Lucille Ramsey.   From 27 Feb 2006.

John C. Ramsey
John Curry Ramsey, 85, a resident of Elkins, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, following a brief illness.
He was born July 8, 1920, at Elkins, a son of the late Lee Jacob Ramsey and the late Alice Right Ramsey.
On June 15, 1947, he was married to Margaret E. Wolfe, who resides on the Norton Road in Elkins.
Also surviving are two sons, John C. Ramsey II and wife, Carol, and Barry L. “Chip” Ramsey and wife, Brenda; four grandchildren, Melody Costello and Todd, Gail Ramsey, Jarod Ramsey and Lacy, JoAnne Mendieta and David; and five great-grandchildren, Emily and Kacey Costello, Madison Elkevizth, Ethan Gasser and David Mendieta.
Also preceding him in death besides his parents were one brother, Lee Jacob Ramsey Jr.; a great-grandson, Tyler John Costello; nephew, Robert Ratliff; and several aunts and uncles.
John served in the Civilian Army Corps, Camp Breckenridge, Ky. He owned and operated the Gulf Service Center from 1948-1970 and Ramsey Car Care Center from 1970-1983. He was a member of Elkins Lodge 108 AF & AM for 56 years. He was a 32-degree mason of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and a member of the Osiris Shrine of Wheeling. He was active in the Tygart Valley Shrine Club, the Osiris-Arabian Oriental Band, H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and received an honorary degree from the Alderson-Broaddus University of Hard Knocks. He was a member of Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church and very active member of the property committee of the church.
At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. A memorial service followed by interment will will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 25855, Tampa, Fla. 33633 in memory of Mr. Ramsey. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for John Curry Ramsey. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 30 Jan 2006.

John C. Ramsey
John Curry Ramsey, 85, a resident of Elkins, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, following a brief illness.
At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Daniel Bryan will officiate. Interment of the cremains will follow in Maplewood Cemetery where Masonic graveside rites will be accorded by Elkins Lodge No. 108 AF & AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 25855, Tampa, Fla. 33633, in memory of Mr. Ramsey. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for John Curry Ramsey. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 16 and 17 Feb 2006.

Kathleen C. Ratliff
Kathleen “Katy” Chambers Ratliff, 88, of Wytheville passed away Jan. 6, 2006, at the residence following a long illness. Katy was an active member of St. Mary’s Mother of God Catholic Church.
Born in Matewan, she was preceded in death by her parents, Nellie Bessie Chambers Joyce and Ansel Lee Chambers; her stepfather, Steve B. Joyce Sr.; a brother, Jack Lee Chambers; and her husband of 56 years, Robert D. Ratliff.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert D. Jr. and Kathy Ratliff of Kennesaw, Ga.; daughters and sons-in-law, Bobbie and Jerry Carbaugh of Pataskala, Ohio, Ruby and Mario Machi of Wytheville and Dottie Woods of Wytheville; brothers, William Mack Chambers and Steve B. Joyce Jr., both of Columbus, Ohio; sister and brother-in-law; Lucylle and Michel Debaets of Hilton Head, S.C.; sister-in-law; Margaret Chambers of Columbus, Ohio; special uncle and aunt, John and Margaret Ramsey of Elkins; eight grandchildren and spouses, Craig Hickman of Shawboro, N.C., Robert and Becky Hickman of Pickerington, Ohio, Dustin and Lisa Machi of Blacksburg, Va., Katie and Lee Eure of Pfafftown, N.C., Mario Mach of Hilton Head Island, S.C., Tara Carbaugh of Pickerington, Ohio, Amy Marsh of Joshua, Texas, Angela and Ralph Pahl of Cleburne, Texas; special caretaker, Rose Gravely of Wytheville; 11 great-grandchildren; and great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at St. Mary’s Mother of God Catholic Church with visitation at the church from 5:30 p.m. until service time or at 430 Arrow Lane anytime. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Hospice of Southwest Virginia or St. Mary’s Mother of God Catholic Church. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  From 9 Jan 2006. 

Lanny M. Rauer
Lanny Max Rauer, 64, of St. Mary’s, Ga., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 23, 2006, in Florida.
He was born April 6, 1942, at Monongah, the son of the late Max and Thelma Rauer. He lived in the Fairmont area for 29 years, Buckhannon for 24 years and had lived in the Amelia Island, Fla./St. Mary’s, Ga. area for the past 11 years.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Karen Sue Rauer; daughter and son-in-law, Beth Ann Rauer and Kevin C. Duffy of Charleston; son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Patty Rauer of Granite Bay, Calif; son, Eric Rauer of San Jose, Calif; son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Angela Rauer of Raleigh, N.C.; and two grandchildren, Erin Addison and Christopher Matthew Duffy of Charleston; He is also survived by his brother, Robert Lee Rauer of Inwood; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Lanny worked in the coal industry in West Virginia for more than 30 years, including 26 years with Bethlehem Mines as a superintendent and mine manager at mines in Idamay and Century and five years as the owner and operator of Rauer Coal in Century. Lanny graduated from Monongah High School in 1960. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1964 with a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1989 with a M.B.A. and earned his Juris Doctorate in 1999 from Florida Coastal University in Jacksonville, Fla. Lanny spent the last seven years practicing law in Amelia Island, Fla. and taught business and law courses as an adjunct professor at Kings Bay, Ga.
Lanny was an active member of the community in the Buckhannon area serving as director of the Upshur County Parks and Recreation Board for many years, serving on the Upshur County EMS Authority, as a member of the Strawberry Festival Board, a member of several boards at Chapel Hill United Methodist church and also serving as an assistant troop leader of Boy Scout Troop 128. All three of his sons are Eagle Scouts thanks to Lanny’s commitment to the troop and their development. Lanny was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Buckhannon. Lanny was instrumental in constructing the original amphitheater at the park facilities located at Buckhannon-Upshur High School. Lanny was also an active member of his community in St. Mary’s, Ga. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Ave., Fairmont and Saturday, May 27, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour. Interment will follow in Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens at Westover. Announcement courtesy of Robinson & McElwee PLLC of Charleston.  From 25 May 2006.

Darlene Reams
Darlene McClellan Reams, 39, of Original Drive, Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at her residence.
Born March 28, 1966, in Logan County, she was the daughter of the late Minnard and Edra Lee McClellan.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Community Baptist Church in Mt. Mourne, N.C., with the Rev. J.R. Speece officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, who is assisting the Reams family.  From 10 Jan 2006.

Goldie F. Reel
Goldie F. Keplinger Reel, 73, of Petersburg, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, at her residence.
The family received friends Sunday at Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral services were today at 1 p.m. at Rig Assembly of God Church with Pastor Brad Taylor and the Rev. Robert D. Smith officiating. Interment followed in South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg. Schaeffer Funeral Home Services.  From 18 Sep 2006.

William M. Reeves
William Morgan Reeves, 63, died peacefully with dignity and courage Monday, March 13, 2006, at his home in Youghiogheny Forest, Aurora.
Born Oct. 31, 1942, at Baltimore, Md., he was the son of Gerhard and Eileen Wolf Reeves, both deceased.
Bill grew up in Pittsburgh, Pa., but spent his weekends and summers at his family’s cabin at Aurora. In the mid 1960s, Bill moved to Deep Creek Lake, Md., where he established Reeves Fence Construction, a trade he learned in Pittsburgh working with his father. During this time, Bill also owned and operated the Cellar Door on Deep Creek Lake. In the early 1970s seeking to return to his home in West Virginia, he opened Mountain Village Inn at Silver Lake and expanded his fence business by founding Mountain State Wire and Fence Co. Finally, in the early 1990s, Bill opened the Brookside Inn and moved his fence companies to Aurora. His purchase of the Brookside Inn was a bow to his interest in regional tourism, local history and historic preservation. An avid newspaper reader, Bill maintained subscriptions to many of the small town papers from the region where he kept track of the local football and basketball teams. He loved sports and credited the discipline of the game with getting him through school. He played football at Mt. Lebanon High School in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he was chosen to compete in the “Big 33” all star game in Hershey, Pa., in 1961. Bill also played football in college, receiving scholarships from both North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D., and Western New Mexico University in Silver City, N.M. In the 40 years that Bill lived in this area, he thoroughly enjoyed his participation on several local teams including softball, basketball and tennis and could always be seen either in the stands or at the sidelines supporting the sports activities of all of his children.
Bill bravely faced the cancer that eventually took his life and he leaves behind him many loving friends and a family who miss him dearly.
He is survived by his wife, Michele Moure-Reeves; his twin brother, James Keith Reeves and wife, Mary Jane, of Hilton Head, S.C.; his sisters, Linda Sue Reeves of New York City, N.Y., and Karen Beth Reeves and husband, Douglas Chadwick, of Whitefish, Mont.; one son, four daughters and three stepsons and their families, Michael Morgan Reeves of Silver Spring, Md., MarLisa Isgro and husband, Russ, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Charlena Janet Reeves, Gina Angelique Reeves and Nicole Annette Reeves, all of Oakland, Md., Andrew Orr and wife, Penny, of Leesburg, Va., Robert Martin Orr and wife, Tina, of Oakland, Md., and Michael Christian Elliott of Deep Creek, Md.; and his four deeply loved grandchildren, Samuel Isgro, Ava Elizabeth Isgro, Taylor Orr and Anthony Orr.
Bill maintained a close and loving relationship with his family and friends. Through their love and tender and compassionate care and the kindness and consideration of the staff of Hospice Care Corp. in Arthurdale, he was able to pass gently through the last few months.
Bill’s request for cremation was honored. In his memory, a private gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s name to Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520. (Hinkle Funeral Home Inc., Davis)  From 15 Mar 2006.

James M. Reger
James M. Reger, 82, a resident of Colonial Place in Elkins, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, in Colonial Place.
He was born July 14, 1924, in Lewis County, a son of the late Loy R. Reger and Mary Swisher Reger.
On March 16, 1948, he was married to Erma Ruth Peters Reger, who survives in Elkins.
Surviving are four sons, Tom Reger and wife, Rebekah, of Stafford, Va., Jim Reger and wife, Barbara, of Buckhannon, Jack Reger and wife, Charla, of Belington and Jerry Reger and wife, Judy, of Raleigh, N.C.; one daughter, Carol Heatherly of Buckhannon; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was a coal miner for Consol Energy, a Third Degree Mason, a member of Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion and attended Christian Missionary Alliance in Buckhannon. He had served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Friends will be received Wednesday, July 19, at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the funeral hour, with the Rev. Jack M. Bohman officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Cemetery at Weston. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 18 Jul 2006.

Anthony V. Rettzo
Anthony V. “Tony” Rettzo, 88, a well-known Elkins businessman and tenor vocalist, departed this life Thursday afternoon, March 16, 2006, at his home following complications from a long-term illness.
He was born Friday, May 18, 1917, at Portage, Pa., a son of the late Joseph Rettzo and Grace Fama Rettzo.
Mr. Rettzo was the seventh of nine children. The family children, most of whom were musical, often performed together with Mr. Rettzo alternately playing the violin and the trumpet. He also played and sang with a traveling musical group, the Chattaqua, and excelled in dancing for which he received an award for performing the Charleston in his teenage years.
In February 1941, Mr. Rettzo was inducted into the U.S. Army and faithfully served his country during World War II. He was assigned to the 101st Calvary Band, later designated as the 199th Army Ground Forces Band, at Fort Devens, Mass. The band was designated the Official War Bond Band and eventually assigned to Elkins during the military’s mountain maneuvers. Local audiences enjoyed many of the band’s concerts in which Mr. Rettzo performed as vocal soloist and played the French horn.
After his marriage to Virginia “Ginny” Woodford Talbott on Aug. 8, 1944, at Forestville, Md., Mr. Rettzo settled in Elkins and continued an active vocal career, singing for numerous wedding ceremonies and other special events. Mrs. Rettzo preceded him in death April 20, 2001.
Surviving are one son, Anthony V. “Chip” Rettzo II and wife, Pam, of Elkins; one stepdaughter, Peggy Talbot Wagner and husband, Charles, of Fairfax, Va.; one sister, Elizabeth “Lee” Rettzo Rauch of New Jersey; one brother, Albert William Rettzo of New York; four grandchildren, Anthony Christian Melton of Charleston; Eric R., Christopher D. and Timothy C. Wagner, all of Virginia; and six great-grandchildren, Michele Leigh Kidd of Charleston, Alexandra, Jacqueline, James, Joseph and Dominic Wagner, all of Virginia.
Preceding him in death besides his parents and wife was his granddaughter, Toni Lynn Kidd in 1994.
Mr. Rettzo founded the A.V. Rettzo Insurance Agency in July 1959 that was active throughout the region for more than three decades. In 1959, Mr. Rettzo was licensed by Federal Kemper, then part of the Kemper Family of Insurance Companies and, in 1963, he became licensed by Municipal Mutual, the largest West Virginia based property and casualty insurer. He represented other major carriers as well, including Quality. In 1967, the A.V. Rettzo Insurance Agency acquired the O.B. Wilmoth Insurance Agency Municipal Mutual book of business. In June 1983, A.V. Rettzo Insurance Agency merged with Cromwell-Keim-Heineman Insurance Agency, now Allegheny Insurance Services Inc. Mr. Rettzo remained associated with the agency until his retirement in August 1994.
James W. “Jay” Wallace, president of Allegheny Insurance Services, a personal friend, stated that “In his profession, Tony Rettzo was consistently recognized for his dedicated and personable nature and his agency’s stellar performance in the tradition of serving local families and individuals. He earned distinction as a respectable entrepreneur with a commitment to his clientele and community.”
Earlier in his career, Mr. Rettzo, was a salesman for the Great American Tea Co., became well known throughout Randolph County and Webster Springs, where he lived for a period. Mr. Rettzo was a graduate of Portage High School with the class of 1936, attended Purdue University in 1937 and was employed by the Olgilve Sisters Corp., a prominent cosmetics firm, from 1938 until 1941.
An active member of the community, Mr. Rettzo was a faithful member of Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church for 58 years, giving of his time and talents in the capacities of elder, elder emeritus, chair of various committees and a member of the choir. He was a member and trustee of the Elkins Lodge 1135, Benevolent Protective Order of Eagles and a member of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. Mr. Rettzo, who was very well loved by his family and his many friends, will be greatly missed throughout the region and beyond.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday, March 19, Mr. Rettzo will be moved to the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, where final rites will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Dr. Robert J. Klein will officiate and interment will follow at the Fraternal Cemetery at Belington. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Hospice Care Corp., 929 S. Davis Ave., Suite D, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Anthony V. “Tony” Rettzo. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 17 Mar 2006.

Anthony V. Rettzo
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. On Sunday, March 19, Mr. Rettzo will be moved to the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, where final rites will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Dr. Robert J. Klein will officiate and interment will follow at the Fraternal Cemetery at Belington. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Hospice Care Corp., 929 S. Davis Ave., Suite D, Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Anthony V. “Tony” Rettzo. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 18 Mar 2006.

Henry A. Reuss
Henry A. Reuss, 73, a resident of French Creek, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, at his home in French Creek, under the care of Peoples Hospice of Clarksburg.
He was born March 18, 1932, at Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of Henry A. Reuss and Catherine Leonhardt Reuss.
On May 22, 1987, he was married to Ellen A. Alkire Reuss, who survives at French Creek.
Also surviving are one daughter, Susan Marie Reuss Moore of Buckhannon; one granddaughter, Lori Lee Moore of Buckhannon; one stepdaughter, Janet and husband, Steve Coffey, of Sabina, Ohio; one stepson, Paul D. Lake of Fairmont; one stepgranddaughter, Kathy Lane of Lexington, Ky; one stepgrandson, E.J. Coffey of Sabina, Ohio; and one sister, Shirley Jenna of Monaca, Pa.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Winona Morrison Reuss; and two sisters, Dorothy Stoops and Alice Frankenstein.
He was a truck driver for Equitable Gas Co. and attended Center Chapel United Methodist Church at Carter.
Private family services will be at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Reuss may be made to Peoples Hospice of Clarksburg, P.O. Box 1680, Clarksburg, W.Va. 26302. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 24 Feb 2006.

Charles A. Rhodes
Charles Alvin Rhodes, 72, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Friday morning, Aug. 11, 2006, at his home. He had been in declining health.
He was born Friday, April 20, 1934, at Hambleton, a son of the late Cleveland H. Rhoades and Zernia Elizabeth Roy.
On July 29, 1952, at Parsons, he was married to the former Lois Jean Phillips, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Charles Edward Rhodes and wife, Susan, of Morgantown; one daughter, Sharon Louise Copelen and husband, Troy, of Morgantown; one adopted daughter, Sandra Bohon and husband, Marvin, of Saint George; three brothers, Thomas J. Rhodes and wife, Mary, of Akron, Ohio, Jack D. Rhoades and wife, Beverly, of Bastrop, Texas and Roy I. “PeeWee” Rhoades of Hambleton; four grandsons, Charles Clark, Sean Rhodes, Bobby McGinley and Hunter Bohon; four granddaughters, Tara Clark, Ericka Rhodes-Edwards, Brandi Rhodes and Angela Bohon; and one great-grandson, Ethan Michael Rhodes.
Preceding him in death were six brothers, Howard, Delton, Clarence, Everett, Arthur and Harold Rhoades; and four sisters, Flora Roy, Flodia Graham, Helen Delaney and Lorane Rhoades.
He attended the schools of Tucker County. He was a former sawmill worker and construction worker. He worked for the former Haddix Plumbing & Heating, the Kingsford Charcoal Co. and the former Parsons Footwear. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Parsons.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home parlor Monday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Jeff Anderson will officiate and interment will follow in Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Charles Alvin Rhodes. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 12 Aug 2006.

Charles A. Ridenour
Charles A. “Buck” Ridenour, 86, of Fairmont, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at his residence in Fairmont under the care of Hospice Care of Marion County.
He was born Jan. 9, 1920, at Philippi, a son of the late George William Ridenour and Elizabeth Auvil Ridenour.
On June 30, 1969, he was married to Marguerite Floyd Ridenour, who preceded him in death Oct. 3, 1997.
Surviving are one sister, Imogene Ridenour of Fairmont; one nephew, Danny Henderson of Florida; two nieces, Nancy Benson and Debbie Ford, both of Fairmont; three great-nieces, Beth Starcher, Diana Benson and Billi Jo Volek, all of Fairmont; three great-nephews, Claude Benson of Rivesville, Scottie Benson of Virginia and Jason Ford of Fairmont; 10 great-great-nieces and nephews; and several close family and friends.
Also preceding him in death were two sisters, Laura Ridenour and Ernestine Yost; and one brother, James Emwood Ridenour.
He was a school teacher for Upshur County Board of Education and attended the Assembly of God Church of Fairmont. He served in the 82nd and 13th Airborne during World War II and was a member of Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today and again from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Interment will be in Upshur County Memorial Park at Tennerton where Buckhannon VFW Post 3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion and Disabled American Veterans Chapters 5 and 36 will conduct military honors. Online condolences may be made to the family of Mr. Ridenour at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 25 Oct 2006.

Brenda E. Riffle
Brenda Ellen Isner Riffle, 63, a resident of Norton, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006. Brenda had fought a brave and courageous battle with breast cancer for the past year and a half.
She was born Jan. 15, 1943, at Elkins, a daughter of Mary Elizabeth Daniels Isner Poole of Bloomingdale, Ohio, and the late Butch Poole and Eloise Isner of Crystal Springs and the late Blair H. Isner. She was a granddaughter of the late Howard and Dolly Isner.
On Jan. 30, 1966, she was married to Clarence D. “Bud” Riffle, who preceded her in death.
Surviving is one daughter, Sheila Riffle of Norton, with whom she made her home. Also surviving are sisters, Charlotte Phillips and husband, Mickey, of Coalton, Janet Caldwell and husband, Ronald, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, Pam Hewitt and husband, Dave, Sherri Isner and Janel Isner of Crystal Springs and Sharon Kiess and husband, Jeff, of Parsons. Brothers surviving are Asher Isner and wife, Susie, of Beverly and Mark Isner and wife, Susan of Kerens. Nephews surviving include Junior Phillips and wife, Peggy, Bradley Phillips and wife, Laurie, of Coalton, Roger Caldwell and wife, Mandy, and Doug Caldwell of Bloomingdale, Ohio, Ashley and Jason Isner of Beverly, Matthew Hewitt of Crystal Springs, Timothy Isner of Kerens, Trevor and Christopher Kiess of Parsons; and nieces surviving include Amanda Isner of Beverly and Katelyn Isner of Kerens; a special grandnephew, Michael Phillips of Coalton; special grandnieces, Whitney, Chelsey and Hannah Phillips of Coalton and Roni and Adie Caldwell of Bloomingdale, Ohio.
Brenda was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1960. She worked for the C&P Telephone Co. and G.C. Murphy & Co. From 1979 until 1985, she owned and operated Brenda’s Fabric Shop in Norton. Her hobbies were sewing and quilting, basket weaving and working in her flowers in her yard. She had been a member of the Log Cabin Quilters Guild, The American Quilter’s Society and the National Quilting Association and had won several awards for her piecing and hand quilting. Brenda had also been a member of the Mountain Heritage Basket Weavers Guild of Philippi. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Phillips Chapel United Methodist Church at Jimtown.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Leon Hevener officiating. Interment will follow in Phillips Cemetery near Jimtown. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Hospice, 1600 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 in memory of Brenda. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Brenda Ellen Isner Riffle. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 6 Oct 2006.

Brenda E. Riffle
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Leon Hevener officiating. Interment will follow in Phillips Cemetery near Jimtown. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Hospice, 1600 Crim Ave., Belington, W.Va. 26250 in memory of Brenda. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Brenda Ellen Isner Riffle.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 7 Oct 2006.

Elsie M. Riffle
Elsie Mathew Phillips Riffle, 86, a former resident of 305 Hinkle St. in Elkins, passed away at 1:50 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2006, in Elkins Regional Convalescent Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Elsie Mathew Phillips Riffle. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com. From 4 Apr 2006.

Elsie M. Riffle
Elsie Mathew Phillips Riffle, 86, a former resident of 305 Hinkle St., Elkins, passed away at 1:43 p.m. Monday April 3, 2006, in Elkins Regional Convalescent Center, where she had been a patient for more than four years.
Elsie was born Aug. 16, 1919, at Clearwater, Idaho, a daughter of the late Stephen Lewis and Lillie Leanna Beverly Mathew.
On Dec. 2, 1939, at Monterey, Va., she was united in marriage to Frank E. Phillips Sr., who preceded her in death May 10, 1967.
On July 3, 1970, she was married to Bruce M. Riffle, who preceded her in death Dec. 22, 1992.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Frank E. and Linda Phillips of Elkins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Roger and Alma Kaye Hensil of Lebanon, Pa., and Robert and Faye Ellen Cowgill of Elkins; four grandsons, Barrett Phillips and Stephen Boyles, both of Elkins, Kevin Hensil of Leavittown, Pa., and Allen Hensil of Dallastown, Pa.; three granddaughters, Angela Phillips, Windy Phillips and Michelle Boyles, all of Elkins; one stepgranddaughter, Tonya Harper Hardman of Elkins; five great-granddaughters and seven stepgreat-grandchildren. One brother, Clifford Mathew of Girard, Ohio; two sisters, Mary Poling of Elkins and Hazel Lloyd of Dallas, Ga.; and a stepbrother, Elwood Wilson of Alliance, Ohio, also survive.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, the Rev. Elmer Mathew and Roy Mathew; two sisters, Ruth Hill and May Sanders; and two stepsisters, Ruth Ellen Armstrong and Blanche Schmelcher.
Elsie was a well-known sales clerk for several Elkins area businesses and a long-time member of First United Methodist Church of Elkins.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Mrs. Riffle will then be moved to the Maplewood Cemetery where graveside services will be conducted. The Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley will officiate and interment will follow. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Randolph County Humane Society’s Spay and Neuter Fund, P.O. Box 785, Elkins, W.Va. 26241 in memory of Mrs. Riffle. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Elsie Mathew Phillips Riffle. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 5 Apr 2006.

Johanna M. Riffle
Johanna M. Riffle, 74, a resident of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and formerly of Buckhannon, died Sunday, April 30, 2006, at her home in Cocoa Beach, Fla.
She was born Oct. 7, 1931, at Ivanhoe, a daughter of the late Jesse Cecil and Eula Mae Eskew Starkey.
She was married to James William Riffle, who passed away June 2, 1983.
Surviving are four daughters, Shirley Radabaugh and husband, Blaine, Shelia Becker and husband, Frank, and Teena Thorne and husband, Dale, all of Buckhannon, and Tonja Zehfuss and husband, Matthias, of Lawton, Okla.; one son, James W. Riffle II and wife, Terecia, of Buckhannon; 22 grandchildren, J.W., Ryan and Dustin Radabaugh, Angie Riffle and B.J. Becker, J. Michael Baldwin, Kelley and Cason Thorne, Brandi Elam, Jenna and Lori Jackson, Jessie Zehfuss, James W. Riffle III, Shelley, Jeremy, Joe, LaDawn, Leslie, Lacy, Legend, Jesse and Lilly Riffle; 12 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Nila Rosemarie Samter of Mt. Airy, N.C.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Olin, Jesse, Clifton and Dick Starkey.
She was a homemaker and Methodist by faith. She enjoyed helping people in need and loved children and her Mt. Hope Church. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family in West Virginia and her extended family in Cocoa Beach, Fla.
Viewing will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 5, at the funeral chapel with the Rev. William C. Eskew Jr. Interment will follow in Upshur County Memorial Park. Tomblyn-Whitescarver Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements for Johanna M. Riffle.  From 3 May 2006.

Lucille G. Riffle
Lucille G. Riffle, a resident of Mill Creek, went home to be with the Lord at 3:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient.
Born Aug. 23, 1929, at Glenville, she was the only child of the late Floris and Daisy DeVaughn Wilson.
On Jan. 5, 1980, she was united in marriage to Martin Riffle, who survives in Mill Creek.
Besides her husband, Lucille is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann Zack and husband, Myron, of Warren, Ohio; five sons, Allen Rader and wife, Melanie, of Brooksville, Fla., Byron Rader and wife, Sue, of Newton Falls, Ohio, DeVaughn Rader and wife, Connie, Belprey, Ohio, Martin L. Riffle and wife, Vera, of Warren, Ohio, and Gary Riffle and wife, Connie, of Chapion, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Lucille taught classes at Kent State University Extension and was a cook at Automatic Venders in Warren, Ohio. She enjoyed all kinds of arts and crafts, baking and making homemade candy. Lucille was a kind and loving person, who will be sadly missed; however, she will remain in many hearts forever.
Friends were received at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday. Services were conducted from the Runner Chapel Saturday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. The Rev. Glen Rader of Mill Creek officiated. After the services, at the request of the deceased, the remains will be cremated. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to ferunnerfuneralhome@citynet.net. F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Lucille G. Riffle.    From 20 Nov 2006.

Lucille G. Riffle
Lucille G. Riffle, 77, of Mill Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at 3:10 a.m. in the Davis Memorial Hospital.
Friends will be received at the F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel Saturday after 3 p.m. Services will be conducted from the Runner Chapel Saturday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. After the services, at the request of the deceased, the remains will be cremated. F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Lucille G. Riffle.  From 17 Nov 2006. 

Marguerite G. Riffle
Marguerite G. Riffle, 87, a resident of 13th Street in Elkins and more recently a patient at the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center in Belington, departed this life Thursday evening, Jan. 5, 2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Marguerite G. Riffle. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 6 Jan 2006.

Marguerite G. Riffle
Marguerite G. Whiteman Riffle, 87, a resident of 13th Street in Elkins and more recently a patient at the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center at Belington, departed this life Thursday evening, Jan. 5, 2006, at the Davis Memorial Hospital. She had been in declining health.
She was born Tuesday, July 9, 1918, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Thornton Russell Whiteman and Martha Cecelia Gank Whiteman.
She was formerly married to Bruce M. Riffle, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Bruce E. Riffle and wife, Donna, of Elkins; two daughters, Roberta Shomo of Elkins and Charlotte Rule and husband, James, of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Willard T. Whiteman and wife, Consuella, and Robert N. Whiteman, both of Elkins; two sisters, Madeline Crickard of Beverly and Leona Purdum and husband, Ray, of Kingwood; and 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and former husband were two brothers, Ernest and Charles Whiteman; and five sisters, Vesta Clowser, Lila Whiteman, Wilma Seitz, Grace Eleanor Vannoy and Lois Dye.
She was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1938 and was the manager of the Iron Horse Motel for many years.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m. Pastor Phillip Lynn Ryder will officiate and interment will follow at the Elkins Memorial Gardens. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Marguerite G. Whiteman Riffle. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 7 Jan 2006.

Marguerite G. Riffle
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m. Pastor Phillip Lynn Ryder will officiate and interment will follow in Elkins Memorial Gardens. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Marguerite G. Whiteman Riffle.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 9 Jan 2006. 

William F. Riffle
William Floyd Riffle, 79, of Dailey, passed away Jan. 21, 2006, in Nella’s Nursing Home.
He was born Oct. 9, 1926, at Knawls in Braxton County, the son of the late Homer Olonzo and Nancy Elizabeth Ware Riffle.
On Aug. 25, 1962, he was united in marriage to Clarietta Dessie Wratchford, who preceded him in death July 1, 2003.
He is survived by one son, William Moore and wife, Virginia, of Elyria, Ohio; two daughters, Melody Susan Riffle and fiance, Kenny Jones and Tina Christine Marstiller and husband, Charles, all of Beverly; six grandchildren, Michael Moore and wife, Nicole, of Clarksville, Tenn., Adrian Riffle and wife, Robin, Seth and Amber Marstiller and Krysten Jones, all of Beverly; two great-grandchildren, Lydia and Sadie Moore; two brothers, Homer Sherwood and Warren Edward; one sister, Dona Ruth Townsend; and several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Elzie Buren and James Gaylord.
A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop James W. Tingler presiding. The cremains will be laid to rest at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.   From 24 January 2006.

William F. Riffle
William Floyd Riffle, 79, of Dailey, passed away Jan. 21, 2006, in Nella’s Nursing Home.
He was born Oct. 9, 1926, at Knawls in Braxton County, the son of the late Homer Olonzo and Nancy Elizabeth Ware Riffle.
On Aug. 25, 1962, he was united in marriage to Clarietta Dessie Wratchford, who preceded him in death July 1, 2003.
He is survived by one son, William Moore and wife, Virginia, of Elyria Ohio; two daughters, Melody Susan Riffle and fiance, Kenny Jones, and Tina Christine Marstiller and husband, Charles, all of Beverly; six grandchildren, Michael Moore and wife, Nicole, of Clarksville, Tenn., Adrian Riffle and wife, Robin, Seth and Amber Marstiller and Krysten Jones, all of Beverly; two great-grandchildren, Lydia and Sadie Moore; two brothers, Homer Sherwood and Warren Edward; one sister, Dona Ruth Townsend; and several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Elzie Buren and James Gaylord.
A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. today at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with Bishop James W. Tingler presiding. The cremains will be laid to rest at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.  From 26 January 2006.

Ersel B. Riggleman
Ersel Blaine Riggleman, 71, of Cabins, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at his residence.
Family will receive friends today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the funeral home with the Revs. Joseph Gerstell and Vivan Watts officiating. Interment will follow in Newhouse Cemetery at Rig. Schaeffer Funeral Home service.  From 10 Aug 2006.

Nancy L. Riggleman
Nancy Lynn Riggleman, 58, a resident of Valley Head, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Nancy Lynn Riggleman. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 12 Sep 2006.

Nancy Riggleman
Nancy Lynn Wood Riggleman, 58, a resident of Valley Head, passed away Monday evening, Sept. 11, 2006, at the home of Rev. Randall and Cathy Brake of Elkins.
She was born Oct. 26, 1947, at Elkins, a daughter of the late Newton Simmons Wood and Marguerite Scott Wood.
Surviving are her children, Dana Riggleman Paternoster and husband Brian of Delmar, Md., and Bradley Scott Riggleman and wife, Sandi, of Valley Head.
Preceding her in death was her half-brother, Maynard Wood.
Nancy received her bachelor’s degree in education from West Virginia Wesleyan College and her master’s degree in education from Marshall University.
She taught one year at Pickens School and more than 28 years at Tygarts Valley High School prior to her retirement.
Nancy was a member of the National Education Association and the National Federation of Teachers. She was a member of Cass Chapter No. 124 Order of the Eastern Star and the Oak Grove United Methodist Church.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Valley Head United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, from the Valley Head United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Dodrill officiating. Interment will follow at the Valley Head Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions may be made to either Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520 of the Mingo Charge of the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 93, Valley Head, W.Va., 26294. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Nancy Lynn Wood Riggleman. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 13 Sep 2006.

Nancy Riggleman
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Valley Head United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15 from Valley Head United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Dodrill officiating. Interment will follow at Valley Head Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions may be made to either Hospice Care Corp., P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, W.Va. 26520 of the Mingo Charge of the United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 93, Valley Head, W.Va. 26294. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Nancy Lynn Wood Riggleman. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 14 Sep 2006.

Mary E. Ringler
Mary Elizabeth Ringler, 84, a resident of the Tacy community, Philippi, and a former resident of Atlanta, Ga., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 2, 1921, at Philippi, a daughter of the late Austin and Grace Upton Nestor.
She was united in marriage June 27, 1957, to Sanford F. Ringler, who preceded her in death in 2000.
Surviving are one niece, Susan and husband, Charlie Schrader, of Fairmont; great-nephews, Chris and Brett Schrader; several cousins; and a special canine companion, Baby.
Mrs. Ringler was preceded in death by one brother, Austin Nestor Jr; one brother-in-law; and two sisters-in-law.
Mrs. Ringler was a graduate of Philippi High School. Mrs. Ringler retired after 37 years of service as a supervisor from Owens Illinois Glass Co. in Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Ringler was a member of Eastern Airlines and Owens Illinois bowling leagues, Kasson United Methodist Church, a former Belle of Barbour County and Community Education Outreach of Tacy. Mrs. Ringler was a green thumb flower gardener. She had a great pride of various floral beds in her yard, both exotic and garden varieties of flowers and plants. She devoted endless hours in her labor of love for her flowers. Mrs. Ringler was an avid sports fan, favorite teams such as Philip Barbour High School basketball, along with many other sport teams.
A special thank you to Dr. Farnsworth, Eugene and Doreen Righman, and Karla, Kelly, Shelia, Margaret, Sara, Nicole and LeAnn.
Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home, 216 N. Walnut St. in Philippi Friday, Jan. 13, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., the service hour, with the Rev. Jerry Boyce and the Rev. Dot Smith Steward officiating. Interment will follow in Bridgeport Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home services.   From 12 Jan 2006.

Amy S. Robinson
Amy Susan Cowgar Robinson, formerly of Hacker Valley, died Monday, May 15, 2006, in Mansfield at the home of her grandson, Hartsel Lee Robinson Jr. She had made her home with her grandson since 1994 following the death of her husband, Glen Robinson.
Born Sept. 22, 1918, in Hacker Valley, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Martha Jane (Ware) Cowger. She was an active member of Hodam Creek Methodist Church until it discontinued services.
Mrs. Robinson retired after 26 years of service from Holly River State Park. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, word search and peeling apples for making applesauce. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mom and grandma, not only to her own family but also to many of her friends and neighbors, who also called her “Mom” and “Grandma.” She always put the needs of others before her own.
Surviving are two sons, Hartsel (Kay) Robinson of Mansfield and Bradford (Debora) Robinson of Elkins; one daughter, Loretta June (Gene) Simmons of Mansfield; five grandsons, Hartsel Lee Robinson Jr. (fiancee, Debra Magers), Ronald (Rhonda) Mansfield, Rodney Simmons, all of Mansfield, Rob (Karla) Robinson of Marlinton and Brandon Robinson of Elkins; two granddaughters, Babette (Scott) Denman of Mansfield and Jennifer (Michael) Parker of Elkins; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; five sisters-in-law, Pearl (Virgil) Wolf of Mansfield, Annalee Cowger of St. Mary’s, Ohio, Dorothy Lane of Montogomery, Lavonne (Tina) Cowgar of Hacker Valley and Ania Cowger of Buckhannon; a nephew, Ken (Maureen) Rhode of Loveland, Colo., and a niece, Thelma Cluck of Austin, Texas, who made their home with her following the death of their mother and grandmother; and several other nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Norma Lee Robinson; an infant son, Delmas Robinson; a grandson, Steven Glen Simmons; brothers, James, Emerson, Lawrence and Hubert Cowger; and sisters, Hettie and Ida Cowger, Esta Dodrill and Elizabeth Roode.
Friends were received at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Additional calling hours will be held today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Dodd Reed Funeral Home in Webster Springs. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Dodd Reed Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hodam Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to MedCentral Hospice, 335 Glessner Ave., Mansfield, Ohio 44903 or the Hodam Creek Cemetery Fund in Hacker Valley. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com  From 18 May 2006.

Darrell W. Robinson
Darrell W. “Danny” Robinson, 73, of Winter Park, Fla., passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2006.
He was born May 16, 1932, at Elkins, the son of the late Darrell and Rozella Gallagher Robinson.
Danny was a popular entertainer, square dance caller and teacher.
He is survived by his wife, Ann; son, Mark; daughter, Sherry Judy; and two grandchildren, Janelle and Justin Judy.
The funeral was at Asbury United Methodist Church in Maitland, Fla. Feb. 28, 2006 and burial in Winter Park, Fla.  From 28 Feb 2006.

Elva C. Rogers
Elva Catherine Riggleman Rogers, 100, a former resident of Hinkle Street in Elkins and for the past five years a resident of New Hampshire Court, Mocksville, N.C., departed this life Saturday afternoon, March 18, 2006, in Davie County Hospital at Mocksville, N.C.
She was born Thursday, Aug. 31, 1905. at Kline in Pendleton County, a daughter of the late Isaac Clarence Riggleman and Lela Elizabeth Propst Riggleman.
On Aug. 23, 1928 at Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church Parsonage in Elkins, she was married to Fred Strickler Rogers, who preceded her in death April 7, 1983. They had celebrated 55 years of marriage.
Surviving are one daughter, Ann Catherine Rogers Rider of Charlotte, N.C.; one son, Fred D. Rogers and wife, Carol Jean, of Mocksville, N.C.; five grandchildren, David Rogers of Mocksville, N.C., Whitney Rogers of Austin, Texas, Cynthia Rider of Griffin, Ga., Stephanie Rider of Charlotte, N.C. and Amy Rider of High Point, N.C.; and two great-grandchildren, Bryson Rider of Charlotte, N.C., and Jasmina Terras of Griffin, Ga.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were one sister, Leona Nine; two brothers, Clyde and Victor Riggleman; and one grandson, Stephen Rider.
Elva was a graduate of Davis High School with the class of 1924, attended Fairmont State College and had taught school in Tucker and Braxton counties. She enjoyed teaching and homemaking, especially gardening and crocheting.
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins Wednesday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Dr. Daniel Bryan will officiate and interment will follow at Gladesville Cemetery at Gladesville. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church, 113 First St., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or to First Baptist Church, 390 N. Main St., Mocksville, N.C. 27028. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Elva Catherine Riggleman Rogers. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 20 Mar 2006.

Elva C. Rogers
The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins Wednesday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the funeral hour. The Rev. Dr. Daniel Bryan will officiate and interment will follow at Gladesville Cemetery at Gladesville. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to Woodford Memorial United Methodist Church, 113 First St., Elkins, W.Va. 26241 or to First Baptist Church, 390 N. Main St., Mocksville, N.C. 27028. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Elva Catherine Riggleman Rogers. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 21 Mar 2006.

Myriene Rohrbaugh
Myriene Delorse (Kelley) Rohrbaugh, 70, of Maysville, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, in Winchester Medical Center at Winchester, Va.
Family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Roger Leatherman officiating. Interment will follow in Lahmansville Cemetery at Lahmansville. Schaeffer Funeral Home services.   From 23 Oct 2006.

Nicholas Rongyos
Nicholas W. Rongyos, 94, a resident of Buckhannon, died at 1:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, at his home.
He was born April 12, 1912, at New Haven, Conn., a son of the late Nicholas Rongyos and Anna Henroy Rongyos.
On Nov. 15, 1946, he was married to Maxine Ellison Rongyos, who preceded him in death March 5, 2003.
Surviving are one son, William Beckner and wife, Martha, of Buckhannon; one daughter, Emma Lee Cadman of Buckhannon; one niece, Judith Edwards of Bennington, Vt.; one nephew, Samuel Guy and wife, Gail, of Hamden, Conn.; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were one daughter, Thelma Harvey; two brothers, George Rongyos and William Rongyos; and one sister, Elizabeth Guy.
He served with the U.S. Army during World War II, was a factory worker and attended Heaston United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at the funeral home with the Rev. Mona Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Heavner Cemetery at Buckhannon where Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post 7 American Legion and Disabled American Veterans Chapters 5 and 36 will conduct military honors. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 25 Nov 2006.

Bettie R. Rose
Bettie Ruth Rose, 79, a resident of Buckhannon, died Friday, April 7, 2006, at her home.
She was born May 20, 1926, at Alexander, a daughter of the late Theodore O. Carpenter and Maude Alderman Carpenter.
She was married to James Edward Rose, who preceded her in death in 1996.
Surviving are two brothers, Robert Carpenter and wife, Diann, of Buckhannon and Roger Carpenter and wife, Cindy, of French Creek; three sisters, Bonnie Hinkle of French Creek, Mary Janssen of Wilmington, N.C., and Janice Fitzgerald of Buckhannon; one sister-in-law, Katie Bourne of Flatwoods; and several nieces and nephews.
Also preceding her in death was one sister, Georgana M. Hosaflook.
She was a former gas station owner.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the funeral home with the Rev. Dennis Estes officiating. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Church Cemetery at French Creek. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 10 Apr 2006.

Lillian Rosencrance
Lillian Leah Kelley Rosencrance, 91, of Valley Bend, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, from injuries suffered in an accident. She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected.
Mrs. Rosencrance was born Oct. 5, 1915, at Becca’s Creek, a daughter of the late Lee Jackson Kelley and Loda Ann Wamsley Kelley. She was the last surviving member of her family.
On Aug. 28, 1940, at Monterrey, Va., she married John William Rosencrance, who preceded her in death Sept. 25, 1998. They celebrated 58 years of marriage.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Carlton Kelley Rosencrance on May 15, 2004.
Mrs. Rosencrance is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Ann “Katie” Kerns and husband, Grover; two grandsons, Rob and wife, Lisa Kerns, of Elkins and Zach Kerns of Clarksburg; and four great-grandchildren, Danielle and Dylan Adkisson of Cave-in-Rock, Ill., Garrett Adkisson of Elkins and 21-month-old Leithean Ann “Thea” Kerns. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Barbara Kepley Rosencrance of Elkins.
Mrs. Rosencrance was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Kelley, Foster Lee Kelley and Samuel Kelley; and three sisters, Bertie Taylor, Ethel Rosencrance and Catherine Kelley. Mrs. Rosencrance was a lifelong resident of Randolph County and a member of First United Methodist Church of Elkins. She was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1932, attended Davis & Elkins College and received a Standard Normal Teaching Certificate from Glenville State Teachers College. She began her teaching career in one-room schools in Randolph County, teaching at Bell School, Ward School, Elkwater School and Homestead School as well as other schools. Mrs. Rosencrance was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed by her family and many friends.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, from the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley officiating. Internment will follow in Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Lillian Leah Kelley Rosencrance. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.   From 13 Oct 2006.

Lillian Rosencrance
Lillian Leah Kelley Rosencrance, 91, of Valley Bend, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, from injuries sustained in an accident. She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. today at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, from the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Ellis E. Conley officiating. Internment will follow in Brick Church Cemetery near Huttonsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, West Virginia Affiliate, P.O. Box 11062, Charleston, W.Va. 25339 or First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Ave., Elkins, W.Va. 26241. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Lillian Leah Kelley Rosencrance. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.   From 14 Oct 2006.

Herman H. Ross
Herman Hershel “Buck” Ross, 94, of Rock Run Road, Belington, died Thursday morning, April 6, 2006, in Davis Memorial at Elkins. He had been in failing health, but his death was unexpected.
He was born July 3, 1911, at Waynesboro, Va., a son of the late Ernest David and Nettie Florence (Herron) Ross.
His wife, the former Opal Elizabeth Anderson, preceded him in death March 4, 1997.
Survivors include three sisters, Edith Phillips of Princeton, Sara Currence of Somerset, Ohio, and Ila Rose Belan of Norton; one sister-in-law, Jean Anderson of Belington; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Gladys Edmond, Ella Orndorff and Beatrice Townsend; and by two brothers, Charley “Chap” Ross and Amos Clinton Ross.
Mr. Ross was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy. He was a retired coal miner. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America and H.W. Daniels Post 29, American Legion at Elkins.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel, 609 Crim Ave. in Belington at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9. The Rev. F. L. “Wink” McQuain will officiate and interment will follow in the Belington Fraternal Cemetery where military rites will be conveyed by Barbour Post 44, American Legion. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Schoonover-Stemple Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.  From 7 Apr 2006.

Michael J. Roth
Michael Jason “Biggie” Roth, 30, a resident of Pleasant Avenue, Elkins, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006.
He was born July 3, 1976, the son of James Roth of Elkins and Linda Ingham of DeCatur, Tenn.
Also surviving are his stepmother, Barbara Crevar of Elkins; three sisters, Michelle Dawn Roth Waybright and fiance, Donnie Hedrick Jr., of Elkins, Mattie Currence Cutright and Sarah Currence; one brother, Brock Currence; one niece, Savannah Waybright; and one nephew, Caleb Waybright. Several aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends also survive.
Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, John Henry Roth Sr. and Ada Lucille Roth; his maternal grandparents, James Albert Miller and Myrtle Miller; and an uncle, Steven Gilbert Roth.
“Biggie” worked as a mason and heavy equipment operator for Atlantic Coast Contracting and previously for his father, Jim, at Roth Masonry. Humor was a large part of his life and he would do anything for a laugh or a smile.
Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. F.L. “Wink” McQuain and the Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Michael Jason “Biggie” Roth. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 7 Sep 2006.

Judith L. Rowan
Judith Lea Broschart Rowan, 53, a resident of Wilson Lane, Elkins, passed away April 5, 2006, at her home.
She was born March 14, 1953, at Jimtown, a daughter of Edna Virginia Regester Broschart, who survives at Jimtown and the late Claude Nay Broschart.
On April 8, 1983, she was married to Shane Rowan, who survives at Jimtown.
Also surviving are a son, Aaron Michael Wegman of Jimtown; a daughter, Amber Marie Wegman and her companion, Brian Streets, of Glenmore; three brothers, John Broschart of the Talbott Community, Patrick Broschart and wife, Loretta, of Jimtown and Robert Broschart and wife, Terry, of Jimtown; one sister, Marie Nees of Cloverdale, Ind.; three grandchildren, Asa Streets, Ashlea Wegman and Amber Kittle; one sister-in-law, Patty Broschart of Jimtown; one brother-in-law, Francis Decker of Cary, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were a brother, George Broschart; and a sister, Edna Jean Broschart Decker.
Judith was a graduate of Coalton High School. She worked for many years with Bell Telephone Systems prior to becoming disabled. She was a devoted mother and “granny.” She was a member of Phillips Chapel 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 at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Leon Hevener officiating. Interment will follow in Phillips Cemetery at Jimtown. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Phillips Chapel United Methodist Church in care of Wendy Bodkins, P.O. Box 65, Norton, W.Va. 26285 or the George Broschart Scholarship Fund in care of Robert Broschart, HC 61, Box 44A, Coalton, W.Va. 26257. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Judith Lea Broschart Rowan. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.  From 7 Apr 2006.

Carolyn R. Roy
Carolyn Ruth Church Roy, 64, a resident of Elkins, departed this life Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, while visiting family at Lakeworth, Fla. Death was attributed to heart complications.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Carolyn Ruth Church Roy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.   From 12 Jan 2006.

Carolyn R. Roy
Carolyn Ruth Church Patrick Roy, 64, a resident of Elkins, departed this life Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, at the John F. Kennedy Hospital at Lake Worth, Fla., while visiting family. Death was attributed to heart complications.
She was born Monday, Nov. 17, 1941, at Valley Bend, a daughter of the late Daniel Colonel Church and Geneva Katherine Marstiller Church.
She was twice married. First on Jan. 20, 1962, at the Valley Bend Church of Christ, she was married to Texas Delano Patrick, who preceded her in death on July 4, 1967, in Vietnam, while serving with the U.S. Marine Corps. Second on Sept. 21, 1969, she was married to Parker Lindsey Roy.
Surviving are two sons, Richard Cory Patrick and wife, Pamela Jean, of Reinholds, Pa., and Wesley Dean Patrick of Raleigh, N.C.; one daughter, Dana Christine Carpenter of Elkins; two brothers, Alan Dale Church and wife, Lena Peggy, of Cary, N.C., and Charles Lee Church and wife, Carolyn, of Valley Bend; one sister, Margaret Joan Lunsford and husband, Robert, of Lake Worth, Fla.; one foster brother, Elwood Madison and wife, Charlotte, of Atlas, Pa.; one foster sister, Brenda Cogar and husband, Delmas, of Buckhannon; one sister-in-law, Margaret Church of Las Vegas, Nev.; and one grandson, Cory Dean Carpenter of Elkins.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husbands are two brothers, Harold Glen and Robert Owens Church.
She was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School with the class of 1959, was a past member of the Laureate Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, was a member of the Reunion Committee for the Tygarts Valley High School Class of 1959, was employed by the Randolph County Magistrate Court for 27 years retiring in 2005 and attended the First Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. At the request of the deceased, the casket will remain closed. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Monday, Jan. 16, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Parli will officiate and interment will follow at the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery at Cravensdale. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Carolyn Ruth Church Patrick Roy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 14 Jan 2006.  

Donald C. Roy
Donald Clair Roy, 75, a resident of Parsons, departed this life on Friday, March 10, 2006, at the Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center at Clarksburg. He had been in declining health.
He was born Saturday, May 19, 1930, at Parsons, a son of the late Denver Roy and Viola Bodkin Roy.
Surviving him are one sister; Joan Liller, two brothers, Paul “Essie” and Junior Roy, one half brother, Stelman, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death besides his parents were four brothers, Wallace, Raymond, Eddie and Howard “Hank” Roy; two half brothers, Winnie and Charles Roy; and two sisters, Gladys Kisner and Patty Smith.
He was a graduate of Parsons High School, had served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, had worked as an OR technician for the Parsons Hospital and had worked as an aide at the Cortland Acres Nursing Home.
He was an organist for various churches throughout Parsons and his passions were his music, elderly people and his dogs.
Cremation services were provided by the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Donald Clair Roy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 11 Mar 2006.

Richard L. Roy
Richard Lee Roy, 68, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Monday morning, April 17, 2006, at Louis A. Johnson Veterans Medical Center in Clarksburg. Death was attributed to cancer.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Richard Lee Roy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 17 Apr 2006.

Richard L. Roy
Richard Lee Roy, 67, a resident of Parsons, departed this life Monday morning, April 17, 2006, in Louis A. Johnson Veterans Medical Center in Clarksburg following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Feb. 26, 1939, at Parsons, a son of the late Howard “Hank” Roy and Velma Ruth “Poke” Roy.
During June 1972, in Arizona, he was married to Alexine Makil Roy, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Paul Roy and wife, Marie, of Washington, D.C., and Bobby Roy and wife, Courtney, of Wake Forrest, N.C.; three daughters, Brenda Kaminski and husband, Steve, of Dayton, Ohio, Denise Snyder of Elkins and Patricia Simmons and husband, Eugene “Harry,” of Elkins; four brothers, Joseph Allen Roy and wife, Linda, of Fayetteville, N.C., James Howard Roy of Weston, Steven Dale Roy of Parsons and William Lynn Roy of Ohio; one sister, Tonya Ruth Barkley and husband, Daniel, of Blackman Heights community; 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1956. He was veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict, with 20 years of service. He was a dietician for the former Memorial General Hospital at Elkins and also the Davis Center at Davis. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Parsons. He loved the outdoors, camping and hunting various game, especially turkey hunting. He, of course, enjoyed going to McDonalds everyday to have his coffee and chat with friends and acquaintances, when he was able. Richard will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
The family will hold a private life celebration with Jeff Anderson officiating. Mr. Roy’s request for cremation will be honored and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons is in charge of the arrangements for Richard Lee Roy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.  From 18  Apr 2006.

Betty J. Rutherford
Betty Jean Rutherford, 73, a resident of 35 Factory St., Elkins, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, at 10:10 p.m. at her residence. Although Betty has been in failing health since May 29, her death was unexpected.
Born April 16, 1933, at Cravensdale, she was the daughter of the late George Collett and Hazel Simmons Collett. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
On June 29, 1972, she was united in marriage to Glenn Rutherford, who survives in Elkins.
Also surviving are several brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Preceding her in death, besides her parents, were one sister, Wanda Bear; three brothers, George Collett Jr., Richard Collett and one infant brother.
Betty was employed at Stork’s Bakery, she also tended bar at the Green Inn and Toni’s for several years. She loved fishing, hunting and collecting knick knacks, especially cookie jars. She especially loved yard sales and the Elkins Flea Market, where she made many friends. She attended the Bowden Family Worship Center.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation and the casket will remain closed. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Philip Lynn Ryder and the Rev. Dianna Lynn Ryder of the Bowden Family Worship Center will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations be made to Hospice Care, American Diabetes Society, or the American Cancer Society, in Betty’s name. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to ferunnerfuneralhome@citynet.net. F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Betty Jean Rutherford.  From 7 Dec 2006.

Edith L. Ryan
Edith “Jean” Lambert Ryan, 73, of Lambert Road, Wymer, passed from this life Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at home following a valiant battle with cancer.
She was born June 8, 1932, at Wymer, the daughter of the late George W. and Fannie Sponaugle Lambert.
Mrs. Ryan attended the Job Church of God and was very passionate about the wild outdoors. Hunting and fishing ranked at the top of her list of favorite pastimes. Her idea of a perfect day was spending time along a peaceful mountain trout stream and taking in nature’s tranquil beauty. Jean was retired from Bethlehem Coal Mine 108 and was more recently employed at Canaan Valley Ski Resort.
She was preceded in death by Charles Gurney Mullenex; five Lambert brothers, Linzie, Vernard, George, Curlin and Harvey; and two sisters, Brycie Hartman and Lynetta Knutti.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 23 years, Donald Lee Ryan; a brother, Hersel Lambert and wife, Marion, of Lyndonville, N.Y.; two sisters, Louvary Ray of Elkins and Katherine Stimmel and husband, James, of Morgantown; three sons, C. Gregory Mullenex and wife, Brenda, of Elkins, Don Mullenex and Brenda of Elkins and John Mullenex and wife, Debbie, of Wymer; a special niece, Vergie Lambert of Elkins; three stepchildren, Donald Ryan II and wife, Kathy, of Akron, Ohio, Jeffrey Ryan and wife, Linda, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Richard Ryan and wife, Sandy, of Wymer; eight grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Jean would have wished to extend unending gratitude and fondness to her best friend, confidant and stepdaughter-in-law, Sandy Ryan, for her companionship and tender loving care.
A private graveside service was held with immediate family in attendance March 2 at Adonijah Lambert Cemetery in Wymer.  From 24 Mar 2006.

Elma K. Ryan
Mrs. Elma Katherine Price Ryan, 87, a resident of the New Era Village in Belington and more recently of the Elkins Regional Convalescent Center near Beverly, departed this life Friday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2006. in Davis Memorial at Elkins. She had been in declining health for quite some time.
She was born Feb. 21, 1919, in Barbour County, a daughter of the late Porter L. and Edith L. Digman Price.
On April 27, 1936, at Belington, she was united in marriage to William E. Ryan Sr., who preceded her in death June 28, 1979.
Mrs. Ryan is survived by three daughters, Linda Beersford and husband, Ivan, of Martinsburg, Sandra Meier of Belington and Jaynie Scott and husband, Bob, of Valley Bend; one stepdaughter, Thelma Lasher of Cleveland, Ohio; four sons, William Ryan Jr. and wife, Roxanna, of Buckhannon, Ronald “Butch” Ryan and wife, Betty, of Belington, Kenneth Ryan and wife, Mary, of Elkins and David Ryan and wife, Tammy, of Belington; three stepsons, Stanley Ryan and wife, Virginia, of East Lake, Ohio, Hayward Ryan and wife, Alice, of Willowick, Ohio, and Glenn Ryan and wife, Mary Jane, also of Ohio; and a daughter-in-law, Patricia Ryan of Belington. Also surviving are three sisters, Lillian Booth of Akron, Ohio, Virginia Ryan of East Lake, Ohio, and Emma Jean Cutler of Chillicothe, Ohio; 20 grandchildren, Denise Farnsworth, Jeff and Greg Ryan, Tom Ryan Jr; Mark Ryan, Gary and Steven Beersford, Cheryl Colbert, Heather George, Robert and Keith Meier, Michelle Wagoner, Leslie Stasny, Jeanette Scott, Tiffany Oldaker and Justin Scott, Adam, Eric and Brooklyn Ryan, and Anthony Hoffman. Several stepgrandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren also survive.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Ryan was preceded in death by one son, Harry Thomas “Tom” Ryan; one stepson, Leonard Ryan; three brothers, Monfort, James and Samuel Price; and one granddaughter.
She attended the schools of Barbour County, was a homemaker and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she was instrumental in the founding of the church.
Friends were received at Talbott Funeral Home, 210 N. Brandenburg St., Belington, on Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday until 1 p.m., the funeral hour, when final rites were conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. David Shelton and the Rev. Brian Corrick officiating. Interment followed in the Fraternal Cemetery at Belington. Talbott Funeral Home of Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Elma Katherine Price Ryan.  From 14 Nov 2006. 

Jerry A. Ryan
Jerry Arden “JR” Ryan, 65, a resident of Brandywine, died Nov. 4, 2006, in Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va.
He was born Aug. 25, 1941, at Adolph, the son of the late James Ryan and Lunda Walker.
On Aug. 23, 1966, at Mill Creek, he was married to Linda George Ryan, who survives. They had celebrated 40 years of marriage.
Also surviving are three daughters, Tammy and David Whitlock of Brandywine, Angela and Richard Lockner of Brandywine and Tina and Larry Cook of Harrisonburg, Va.; two sons, James and Terry Ryan of Franklin and Jerry and Janet Sutherland Jr. of Brandywine; two sisters, Patricia Currence and Janet Hosaflook of Mill Creek; 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Kevin Whitlock.
He was a graduate of Tygarts Valley High School. He was a tractor trailer driver for Mullenax Trucking and Cosby Trucking. He attended Harrison Community Nondenominational Church and was a member of the Moose Club and Eagles Club.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Scott Combs officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery at Brandywine. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pendleton County Rescue Squad of the American Cancer Society. Basagic Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  From 6 Nov 2006.

Terry L. Russ
Terry L. Russ, a longtime resident of Elkins, died peacefully Sunday, May 21, 2006.
He is survived by sons, William Russ of Augusta, Ga., and Robert Russ of Sterling, Va.; a brother, Jack Russ in Florida; and four grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Disabled American Veterans Memorial Program for Terry L. Russ at P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250.  From 26 May 2006.

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