Gary E. Bonner

Gary E. Bonner, 59, of Everett, Pa. was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 13, 2007.

He was born Jan. 13, 1948, at Parsons, a son of Edith L. Bonner of Elkins and the late Ernest F. Bonner Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Susan D. (Lashley) Bonner; and three children, Gary J. Bonner of Dry Fork, Brittany S. Bonner of Martinsburg and Joshua M. Bonner, at home; a sister, Jean Hedrick and husband Jack of Dry Fork; a niece, Amy Hedrick of Dry Fork; a nephew, Scott D. Hedrick and wife Kristen of Elkins; a great niece, Lillian Grace Hedrick; and father-in-law, Donald S. Lashley of Everett.

He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Dora L. Lashley; and brother-in-law, Jeff Lashley.

He served in the United States Navy as a seaman on the USS Holland and with the Naval Reserve Manpower Center in Bainbridge, Md., receiving the National Defense Service Medal. Initially, he served as a police officer with the Parsons West Virginia Police Department, and then served as a police officer for the Naval Air Station Patuxent River in St. Mary’s County, Md. For over 22 years, he then served as a federal police officer and as a U.S. Provost Marshall at Fort Detrick, Md.

Gary was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the National Rifle Association, who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a loving son, husband, brother and uncle who will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at Dalla Valle Funeral Service, Main Street, Everett, Pa. with the Rev. Richard Williams officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 15  from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Thursday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Burial will be in Everett Cemetery. 

Virgil Lipscomb

Virgil E. Lipscomb, 82, of West Virginia passed away Friday, Aug. 10 at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg.  

He was born July 12, 1925 in Tucker County, the son of the late Earl J. Lipscomb and Susie Lay Lipscomb.

He had been a farmer.  Mr. Lipscomb was decorated with a Purple Heart for his service during World War II.  

Mr. Lipscomb is survived by brothers and sisters. 

Graveside services were held on Sunday, Aug. 12 at the Fairview Cemetery, St. George in Tucker County.  

Jennie Pumphrey

Jennie Klevisher Pumphrey, 85, of Davis, died peacefully on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, in Autumn Care Nursing Home in Madison, Va.

Jennie is survived by one daughter, Joan Stephenson (Rod) of North Wilksboro, N.C.; three sons, Carl Pumphrey (Betty) of Madison, Va.; James Pumphrey (Kaye) of Front Royal, Va., and Gary Pumphrey (Suzie) of Fairfax, Va. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Kimberly, Andrew, Ron, Zachery and Matthew; and five great-grandchildren, Abigail, Nicholas, Stephanie, Heather and Amanda.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albin; son, David; and granddaughter Sarah.

A Mass will be at Saint Thomas Catholic Church on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007 at 11 a.m. in Thomas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715, Culpeper, Va. 22701 or the American Cancer Society. 

Stuart Thayer Sr.

Stuart Grey Thayer Sr., 87, died early Thursday evening Aug. 9, 2007, at his home. 

He was born, raised, lived and died in the mountain hamlet of Thomas. And live he did.  He was born Dec. 12, 1919, to Cecil and Edith (Stuart) Thayer. 

His six brothers and sisters all preceded him in death including Gwendolyn, Winifred, Richard, Norman, Carol and Joan.

He graduated from Thomas High School in 1937 and served in the U.S. Air Force during WW II. Like his grandfather Stuart, he worked many years in the coal fields.  On Jan. 8, 1942, he was married in Oakland, Md., to his beloved Eda Pausek who preceded him in death three years ago.  He and Edie reared six children. 

He is survived by five children: Mary Ellen (Thayer) and Edward Helmick of Omaha, Ne., Stuart Jr. and Vivian Thayer of Oakland, Md., Deborah (Thayer) and Ashton Curtis of Elkins, Karen (Thayer) Lewondowski of Thomas and Edie Gwen (Thayer) and Matthew McDowell of Davis.  Mr. Thayer is also survived by a special niece, Rebecca Wilkins of Keyser; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  

In addition to his wife, Mr. Thayer was preceded in death by one daughter Kathryn Thayer; and one son-in-law Edward Lewondowski.

Mr. Thayer was a business proprietor in Thomas for over 47 years. Having been a lifelong member of the Thomas United Methodist Church, he served the Lord by being a faithful steward of God’s good creation and cherished, protected and cared for the great outdoors.  Dad enjoyed both fly fishing and hunting his entire life. 

His love of fly fishing and caretaking of streams and wilderness has been passed onto his loved ones. All of his 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren have benefited from the exemplary life their grandfather lived.

It is befitting to close Stuart’s earthly chapter with Psalm 36:7-9, “How precious is Thy loving kindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Thy wings. They drink their fill of the abundance of Thy house; And Thou dost give them to drink of the river of Thy delights. For with Thee is the fountain of life; In Thy light we see light.” Amen.

Friends were received at Hinkle Funeral Home at Davis today from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at the Thomas United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jeff Winter and the Rev. Jim Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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