Born May 31, 1944, in Augusta, Ga., he was a son of the late Charles and Regina Allen. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tom.
He retired from Union Boiler, Nitro, with 30 years of service. Ronnie and his wife, Anita, began a 31-year career with the Little League at St. Albans Eastern in 1975. They participated in many ways, including coaching, fundraising, working concessions, board member, manager and maintenance. Ronnie was instrumental in the construction of the batting cage and the installation of the first electronic scoreboard at Billy Dunn Field. They shifted their efforts in the mid-1980s to Coleman Field and continued to volunteer until 2006. Ronnie has been very active in other community sports as well. He coached youth basketball in St. Albans for over 10 years. He also ran the scoreboard at Crawford Field for various levels of St. Albans Football for 30 years.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Anita Allen; his sons, Tim (Jodi) Allen and their children, Jake, Ty and Hannah, all of St. Albans, and Ray Allen of Nitro; his brothers, Robert (Virdie) Allen of Shorewood, Ill., and Harold (Sharlene) Allen of St. Albans.
A time of gathering will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans.
Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in his honor to either St. Albans Little League, in care of Jim Lewis, P.O. Box 657, St. Albans, WV 25177, or to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25302.
Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements.
Scott Allen Call, 48, of Milton, formerly of Winfield, passed away May 19, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington.Scott was born August 10, 1963, in Charleston, and was the only son of Joyce Totten Call and the late Murrel "Squirrel" Call.
Scott is survived by his wife, Lisa Shull Call, and granddaughter, Makayla, at home; his children, Eric Call, Stacey Call and Tracy Call; six grandchildren; his sisters, Annette Pate, Vickie Pauley, Lisa Doresy and Sandy Jones; special nieces and nephews, Tiffany Shull and Austin Dorsey; his brothers-in-law, Ricky Shull and Jeff Shull and his wife, Donna; his in-laws Darrell, and Connie Shull; and several other nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be at noon Tuesday, May 22, at Bias Chapel Church, Dry Ridge Road, Milton, with Minister Wendell Shull officiating. Burial will follow in Bias Chapel Church Cemetery.
The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
To share a memory of Scott, or to express condolences, please visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
Clyde Warren Dolin, 57, of Danville departed this life on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Liberty Processing Plant.He was born January 10, 1955, in Madison, a son of the late John and Paula (Acree) Dolin.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Johnny Dolin.
Clyde enjoyed gardening and working outdoors. He was a coal miner for 39 years, and worked for 13 years with Massey Energy/Alpha Coal.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Pamela (Tackett) Dolin; his two children, Brittany Rae Dolin of Danville and Clyde W. Dolin II of Huntington; one sister, Rebecca "Becky" Bryant of Ottawa; and one brother, Bobby Dolin of Lexington, N.C.
Service will be held at noon Tuesday, May 22, at Freeman Funeral Home with Edsel Aleshire officiating. Burial will follow in Family Memory Gardens, Danville.
Pallbearers will be Mark White, Shawn Boggs, Richard Hurst, Aaron Cline, Bobby Richmond and Bobby Collier.
Freeman Funeral Home, Chapmanville is in charge of the arrangements.
Romona June Frampton, 57, of Cross Lanes, formerly of Huntington, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Chapman's Mortuary with J. Linders McGill officiating. Burial will be in Rome Cemetery.
Romona was born July 20, 1954, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Oliver Wendell and Mary Elizabeth Petry Stepp. A brother, Jeffrey Stepp, also preceded her in death.
Romona was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She dedicated her life to charitable service to her family and to all who crossed her path.
Survivors include her husband, Paul L. Frampton Sr. of Cross Lanes; two daughters, Rebecca Minnich and Angela Sellards, both of Charleston; two sons, Paul L. Frampton Jr, and David Frampton, both of Cross Lanes; two brothers, Michael Stepp of Columbus, Ohio, and Oliver Wendell Stepp Jr. of Huntington; and 11 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
She was a past Noble Grand of Rebekah Lodge #126, Clendenin.
Mary was the daughter of the late Earl and Mabel Raines Powers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Eugene Greathouse; daughter, Jennifer Susan Greathouse; and sister, Dorothy Bird.
She is survived by her sons and their spouses, Jeffrey and Judy Greathouse of Clendenin, James Greathouse and Kathryn Haas of Elkview and Jon and Nora Greathouse of Freemont, Calif.; daughters and their husbands, Suellen and Mark Gillette of Marietta, Ga., and Jana and Matt Brown of Clendenin; brother, John Earl Powers of Corton; caregiver, Janis Smith of Clendenin; grandchildren, Justin, Sarah, Matthew, Emilee, Celine and Rachel; and great-grandchildren, Peyton and Chloe.
Memorial service will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Matics Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Greathouse officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Clendenin Memorial Gardens, Clendenin.
The visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1601 2nd Ave., Charleston, WV 25387, 304-343-2717.
Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.
Rex D. Groves, 76, of Charleston passed away after an extended illness. He is at rest.He was a retired employee of the Sissonville Post Office; a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1956 through 1959; loved to play bluegrass music with his friends; and was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his son, Hansford Groves; parents, Ovie D. and Ada E. Bird Groves; and sister, Delores Mallory.
Surviving him are his loving wife of 56 1/2 years, Mazie Groves; sons, Rex D. Groves Jr. and wife, Barbara, of Jacksonville, Fla., David Groves of Charleston, Timothy Groves and wife, Theresa, of Ivy, S.C., and Eric Groves of Charleston; daughter, Wilma Groves of Charleston; and seven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Bonnett officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family will accept memorial online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com.
Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Groves family.
Frank J. Huffman, 76, of Charleston went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.He was born February 19, 1936, to the late Maude and Jink Oxley. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Clark, Charley, Vincent, Melvin and Clarence; sisters, Thea and Ula; and two very special nieces, Brenda Priddy and Marie Mozzetti.
Frank was a U.S. Army veteran and a 40-year member of the Painter's Union, Local #970. He enjoyed boxing as a young man, and later went on to win the West Virginia Golden Gloves Championship and the USA Eastern Regional Championship. He was an avid fan of WVU football and basketball.
Surviving are his loving and grieving wife, Reba; son, Jerry, and daughter, Lynn, both of Charleston; and sister, Beatrice Childers of Charleston.
Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston with Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating. Gene Monk and Lewis Johnson will be providing memory tributes as well. Entombment will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.
The family would like to send a special thank you to HospiceCare for the wonderful care that was given to Frank and his family during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.
Carl D. "Troubles" Hughes, 56, of Charleston passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House.He was preceded in death by his mother, Darlene V. Hicks.
He is survived by his three children, Carla and Elizabeth Hughes of Charleston and Jordan Smith of Ohio; two grandsons; one granddaughter; brothers, Monty Hughes and Gregory Hicks of Charleston; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Harding Funerals & Cremations, with the family paying tribute.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
Harding Funerals & Cremations, 514 50th St. SE, Kanawha City, is serving the Hughes family.
Friends may call at Evans Funeral Home, Milford, Ohio, on Tuesday, May 22, from 6 until 8 p.m. Funeral service to be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, May 23, at 11 a.m.
Memorials may be made to Epiphany United Methodist Church, 6635 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland, OH 45140.
Please send condolences to www.evansfuneralhome.com.
Janet E. Scott King, 85, of Hurricane passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012, at CAMC Teays Valley Division, Hurricane.She was born October 31, 1926, in Salamanca, N.Y., to the late Ralph and Nellie Wallace Scott. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Otto Robert King; grandson, Scott King; and brother, Ralph Scott Jr.
Janet was retired from Columbia Gas Transmission, St. Albans. She attended Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church and Calvary Baptist Academy, both in Hurricane.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles Robert King and Cindy of South Charleston, and their children, her granddaughter, Michelle and husband, Zach Miles, and grandson, Curtis King; her son and daughter-in-law, Gary William King and Denise of Hurricane and their children, her grandson, Brandon King and wife, Nikki, and their son, her great-grandson, Jaden, and her granddaughter, Breanna King and her fiance, Justin Browning; and sisters, Jean Bennett of Rixford, Pa., and Jane O'Toole of Rochester, N.Y.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, with Pastor Mark Piles officiating. Entombment will be in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.
Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.
The family would like to give a very special thank you to the doctors and staff at CAMC Teays Valley for all the loving care you gave to our mother.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, 5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43216-3549; or Disabled American Veterans, Attn: GIFT PROCESSING, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
Online condolences may be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
My Last Request
Please don't say that I gave up, just say that I gave in.
Don't say I lost the battle, for it was God's war to lose or win.
Please don't say how good I was, but that I did my best.
Just say I tried to do what's right, to give the most I could and not do less.
Please don't give me wings or halos, that's for God to do.
I want no more than I deserve, no extras, just my due.
Please don't argue with one another, or talk in harsh tones.
Don't be concerned about me now, I'm well with God, I made it home.
Don't talk about what could have been, it's over and it's done.
Just see to all my family's needs, that battle has been won.
When you draw a picture of me, don't draw me as a saint,
I've done some good, I've done some wrong, so use all your paint.
Not just the bright and light tones, use some gray and dark,
In fact, don't put me down on canvas, paint me in your heart.
Don't just remember all of the good times, but remember all the bad,
For life is full of so many things, some happy and some sad.
But if you must do something, then I have one last request,
Forgive me for the wrongs I've done, and with the love that's left,
Thank God for my soul is resting, thank God for all who loved me, praise God who loved me best.
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Charles Page Kuntz, 88, of Swiss went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Born December 10, 1923, in Swiss, he was the son of the late Henry and Maude Kuntz.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Fred; sister, Mary Davis; and grandson, Ricky Dorsey.
He was a World War II Army veteran; a lifetime farmer; and was known as "The Egg Man," after having sold eggs for more than 50 years. He loved sports of all kinds. Page was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was a lifetime member of Simms Methodist Church, having served 30 years as Sunday school superintendent.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Edith Humphrey Kuntz; daughters, Judy Gray (Don) of Clay, Brenda Dorsey of Durham, N.C., and Sherrie Kuntz of Swiss; son, John Kuntz (Golden) of Swiss; grandchildren, Robert Dorsey, Chrissy Hood, Kimberly Christian, Justin Kuntz and Tyler Kuntz; four great-grandchildren; sister, Ella Wilson of Fayetteville; and special friend and caregiver, George Kiser.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge with the Rev. J.W. Hill and the Rev. Dennis Preast officiating. Burial will follow in Kuntz Family Cemetery, Swiss.
Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Kuntz family.
She was a homemaker, and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Tornado.
Preceding her in death were her grandson, Scottie Legg; and a niece, Patricia Dawn King.
Connie is survived by her husband, Scott Legg; sons, Kenneth Scott Legg of Lincoln County and Jeffrey Scott Legg of South Charleston; daughters, Tammy Jo Daniels and Peggy Lynn Murray, both of Elkview; brother, Denver Sevy of Black Betsy; sisters, Sandy King of Bancroft and Judy Downs of Frankfort, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, at Fidler and Frame Funeral Home, Belle with the Rev. Bruce Keeling officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at the funeral home.
"No matter how Cory was feeling, he always put a smile on someone's face."Cory Ryan Lovins, 15, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Born June 3, 1996, in Frankfurt, Germany, he was the beloved son of Roy Dewayne and Misty Dawn Riffle Lovins of Fayetteville.
Cory was a student at Collins Middle School in Oak Hill. He was an avid wrestling fan, and loved to fish, hunt and garden. He was a Gold Star Family member. Cory loved watching his brother, Tracey, compete in his various sports events. Cory was his #1 Fan.
Preceded in death by his grandfather, Roy Lee Lovins; great-grandmother, Stella Riffle; uncle, William Curtis Riffle; great-grandfathers, Willard Lovins, Ernest Belcher and Paul Detamore; and cousin, Austen David Lovins.
Left to cherish many wonderful memories are his parents, Roy and Misty Lovins; brother, Tracey Lamar Lovins at home; maternal grandparents, William and Kathleen Riffle of Fayetteville; paternal grandmother, Betty Lovins of Oceana; aunts and uncles, Brandon and Madonna Gilco of Oceana and Leann and Eddie Dominick of Pineville; cousins, Daniel Gilco, Jason Riffle, Casie Riffle, Madison Riffle and Steven (Baronica) Dominick; maternal great-grandparents, Robert and Vera Riffle and Barbara Detamore; and paternal great-grandparents, Druzilla Belcher and Ruth Lovins; and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, in the chapel at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville with Pastor William Wagner officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at the funeral home.
For those wishing to express their condolences or send flowers to Cory Lovins' family, you may do so by visiting our website at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.
Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, 350 W. Maple Ave., Fayetteville, will be assisting the family.
Mrs. Della Mae Lucas of Nitro died of a sudden illness at CAMC on May 18, 2012.Della was born on September 14, 1935, in Wayne County to the late Beecher and Alma Robinson. She is also preceded in death by her late husband, Leroy "Cotton" Lucas; and sisters, Virginia Workman, Ruth McGraw and Cindy McGill.
She is survived by her sons, Leroy Lucas and wife, Carol, of Scott Depot, Jerry Lucas and wife, Shanda, of Nitro and Arnold Lucas and wife, Mary, of Charleston; daughter, Rita "Sis" Beach and husband, Jim, of Winfield; sisters, Estalene "Shorty" Fraker, Schereda Longerbean and Barbara Baldwin, all of Florida, and Sharon Kessinger of Ohio; brother, Beecher Robinson Jr. of Cross Lanes; sister, Jean Miller of Michigan; six grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild.
A tribute to the life of Mrs. Lucas will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is serving the Lucas family.
She was born in St. Albans on November 17, 1917, the daughter of the late James M. and Georgia Fowler McCormick. Frances was retired as owner and operator of McCormick Office Supplies, St. Albans after 21 years of service.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary K. McCormick; her brothers, James Moody McCormick Jr. and Dr. Jerry R.D. McCormick; as well as three nieces, Franz McCormick Varney, Sherry McCormick Harrison and Molly McCormick Cone.
Frances is survived by nephews, James Moody McCormick III of Silver Spring, Md., Jeremiah F. McCormick of St. Albans and Joshua F. McCormick of New City, N.Y.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.
Memories of Frances may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary.
Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston is handling the arrangements.
Sallie Francis Mullins of Charleston was received into glory by her Savior on Sunday morning, May 20, 2012, at her home at Edgewood Summit. Above all things, Sallie was a lover of Jesus Christ and the free grace He offers in the Gospel.She was born August 8, 1938, in Charleston to the late Carl and Helen Crandall Mullins. A faithful and lifelong Presbyterian, Sallie was a member of Riverview Presbyterian Church. She retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways after 25 years of service.
Preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Martha Sue, Sallie is survived by her cousin, Mark C. Throdahl and his wife, Sudie, of Allendale, N.J., and their children, Mary Elizabeth, Anne Katherine and Andrew Kenton, Joe Holland and his wife, Betty, of Charleston and Dr. Baxter Robert Mullins Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth, of Mansfield, Texas.
A service celebrating Sallie's life will be held Saturday, June 16, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, 4122 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston. The service will begin at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. Her pastor, Brett Cost, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Riverview Presbyterian Church, 1316 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25301; or the Martha Mullins Memorial Fund - Communications Disorder Fund of Virginia, c/o Joseph Stettinius, CDF Treasurer, P.O. Box 6342, Charlottesville, VA 22906-6342.
Memories of Sallie's influence on your life may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary.
Linda lived many places and touched many lives, spending her own time and resources giving to others through her career as a small business administrator, as a university educator and as an always loyal and generous sister, aunt, neighbor and friend to all who knew her. Above all else, Linda was a proud Mama and Grammy.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be extended to the family at www.collisoncareyhand.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to MD Anderson Cancer Center, www.mdanderson.org/gifts.
Wanda was born February 6, 1957, in Ripley. She was a graduate of the 1975 class of Ripley High School. She worked as a bookkeeper at Shoppers Food Warehouse in northern Virginia with 30 years of service.
Survivors left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband of 37 years, Richard Ramsey of Dale City, Va.; daughter, Carrie Jo Burger (David) of Dale City; son, Brian Ramsey of Dale City; daughter, Morgan Cruz (Nathan) of Fort Riley, Kan.; loving parents, Creel and Betty Kerns of Sandyville; siblings, Pam Steep of Charleston, Karen Pitts of Sandyville, Steve Kerns (Teresa) of Sandyville and Sharon Stepp (David) of Sandyville; grandchildren, MacKenzie Ramsey and Noah Cruz; along with one niece and four nephews.
The lights of Wanda's life were her two grandchildren, MacKenzie Ramsey and Noah Cruz. Her favorite pastime was spending time with them, reading and quilting. She was looking forward to the newest addition to her family, Mya Cruz, who is expected in June.
Funeral service will be 4 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with Pastor David Fields officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Sandyville.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the service time Thursday at the funeral home.
The family is asking for memorial contributions to be made, in lieu of flowers, to Waybright Funeral Home in the name of Wanda Ramsey, 511 S. Church St., Ripley, WV 25271.
Mary "Katherine" Reynolds, 84, of Charleston passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston following a long illness.Katherine was born February 17, 1928.
She was a lifelong resident of Charleston, having retired from Sears, Charleston Area Medical Center and the Kanawha County Health Department.
She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Julie Irving; mother, Elizabeth Reynolds; brother, Charles Reynolds; and sister, Roxie Mahone.
Katherine is survived by her grandsons, James (Kimberly) Irving II and Jeffrey Irving; son-in-law, James Irving; niece, Jean Saunders; and a host of loving relatives and friends.
Service will be noon Thursday, May 24, at Preston Funeral Home, 812 Donnally St., Charleston.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston.
His greatest respect and admiration was for his mother. She raised four children on her own, and gave them all the love she had.
Celebration of life will be Wednesday, May 23, at noon at Blount and Curry Funeral Home, 605 South MacDill Ave., Tampa, Fla. The burial will be in Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Fla., where he will be presented with military honors and Masonic rites.
He retired after 21 years in the United States Air Force. His travels took him to five continents. He went to Greenland, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Japan. He worked with top secret material, and was familiar with cryptography; was shift leader; non-commissioned officer in charge; and was superintendent of communication complexes. In 1972, he went to the Non-Commissioned Academy at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, La. He retired as Master Sergeant (E-7) and during his career in the Air Force he received five Air Force Accommodation Medals for Meritorious Service. He retired with 30 percent disability for back and eye conditions. He was a Vietnam veteran with a Republic of Vietnam Medal with Palm.
His travels led him to the Masonic and Eastern Star Organization. He was a coin collector, and had many rare coins such as the Isabella Quarter, 1895 "O" Morgan Silver Dollar and a 1928 "P" Peace Silver Dollar.
Some of his sayings were: "Don't take any wooden nickels"; "Later Gator"; "After while, crocodile"; "What's happening, captain"; and "Be good, be careful, and may the good lord take a liking to you."
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Anne Russell. Survivors include Patricia Russell, wife of over a quarter century; his brother, Gearry Russell of Charleston; his sister, Patricia Brenneman of Charleston; his sister, Linda Chartrau of Williamsport, Pa.; his son, Robert Eugene Russell Jr. of Louisville, Ky.; his daughter, Lisa Dawn Odom of Frankfort, Ky.; his son, Travis Marshall Williams Jr. of Hurricane; and his stepson, Travis Williams of Oak Hill. At this time, he had five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, with twins due in October.
Mrs. Doris Jean Paris Shockey of Fayetteville died on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Born in Sanford, Fla., she was the daughter of Scottish immigrants, the late Peter and Jean Ann Milne Paris. At an early age, she and her family moved to Fayette County.
Mrs. Shockey received her education at Fayetteville High School, Roanoke Business College, Marshall University, and West Virginia University. For forty-four years she worked in the educational field, first as an elementary school teacher and the last twenty years as a specialist/supervisor for the Fayette County Board of Education.
In 1997, she was honored at the Greenbrier as one of seven outstanding Reading/Language Arts supervisors in West Virginia. She was a trainer of trainers for the drug program, "Here's Looking at You, 2000" and "Writing to Read."
She was a member of the Fayette County Retired School Employees, the Red Hat Society, the Angel Group, Fayette County Study Club, Delta Kappa Gamma Society for Outstanding Women Educators, Fayetteville Presbyterian Church, and the ladies circle. Known for her inspirational devotions, she often was asked to speak at several of these civic organizations.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Dennis Eye; and brother-in-law, James Arden Gravely.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Bonnie Hill and husband, Howard, and Jacqueline Eye, both of Teays Valley; son, David Shockey of Oak Hill; sister, Catherine Gravely of Oak Hill; her granddaughters, Andrea Thornton of Teays Valley and Katherine Eye of Huntington.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at the Fayetteville Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Greg Stone officiating and Pastor Richard Allen assisting. Burial will follow at Highlawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville. A ceremony will be held by the Delta Kappa Gamma Society at 7:45 p.m.
For those wishing to express their condolences or send flowers to Doris Shockey's family, you may do so by visiting our website at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.
Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, 350 W. Maple Ave., Fayetteville, will be assisting the family.
Loutellus M. Stout, 88, of St. Albans passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.Born January 28, 1924, in Clarksburg, Loutellus was a son of the late Loutellus Sr. and Ann VanDiver. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Genevieve Summers.
He was retired from the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Clerk's Office. He was a sheep and cattle farmer in New Milton, where he grew up. He was a past president of the West Virginia Wool Marketing Association; former executive secretary of West Virginia Farm Bureau; and former secretary of Independent Oil and Gas Association. He served in the West Virginia House of Delegates representing Doddridge County from 1957 to 1960, and he also served as chairman of the Doddridge County Republican Committee. He was also a Methodist by faith.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Stutler Stout; son and daughter-in-law, David C. and Mary Agnes Stout of Punta Gorda, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Karen M. and Darrell Stephenson of St. Albans; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, with the Rev. Jeff Ranson officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.
Reva A. Wines, 85, of Sissonville went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2012. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones.Psalm 73:26: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
Reva was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, where she and her daughter, Sandy, maintained the same mail route in Sissonville for 28 years. She loved to cook and bake, and her home was always full of family for Sunday dinners. She loved to sew, and made beautiful quilts. She loved to sing and listen to gospel music. She loved her family, and loved playing with the grandbabies.
Reva was preceded in death by an infant son and daughter, Jimmy and Kathy; daughter, Hilda Wines; parents, Sigle and Ethel Shaffer; five sisters; and two brothers.
Reva leaves behind the love of her life for 70 years, Lawrence Wines; her very special angel on earth, caretaker and daughter, Sandy Wines of Sissonville (both of them have never left her side); son, Bill Wines and wife, Pat, of Jefferson, Texas; daughter, Hermie Cobb and husband, Jim, of Poca; son, Johnny Wines and wife, Becky, of Sissonville; daughter, Gail Pringle and husband, Phil, of Ripley; daughter, Patsy Westfall and husband, Arnold, of Ripley; daughter, Crickett Murray and husband, John, of Sissonville; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Al Mendez officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Pocatalico.
Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
The family will accept memorial online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com.
Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Wines family.
Mr. Lawrence D. Yeager II, 67, of Fort Wayne, Ind., formerly of Logan, was born October 7, 1944, in Logan, the son of Thelma Dress and Lawrence D. Yeager. He departed this life on May 18, 2012.Mr. Yeager entered the United States Air Force on August 13, 1963. He served with distinction for 20 years, and retired in 1993.
A devoted husband of 43 years, he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Yeager; and parents, Thelma and Lawrence.
Survivors are one daughter, Danielle Yeager of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; one son, Lawrence D. Yeager III (Tracy) of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and one granddaughter, Katelyn Yeager.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 25, in Highland Memory Gardens, Godby with Father Yesu Golla officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted.
Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville is serving the Yeager family.
ATOM