Don was a WWII Navy combat veteran who served in the Pacific Theatre. In 1949 he married Betty Jo Taulbert and they raised four children. He worked at Union Carbide in his 20s and left there to preach the gospel. He was a minister from the time he was 32 years old and pastored Reamer Gospel Tabernacle for over 50 years. When Don first began his ministry, he supported his family by logging the surrounding hills. He evangelized in and across several states while touching many lives with his ministry. Don loved singing in the choir, playing musical instruments, woodworking and crafting fiddles.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Sarah Elizabeth (Deel) Blackwell; brothers, Curtis, Earnest W., George, and Lewis; and sisters, Ester Huffman, Edna Gwinn, and Bertha Rogers.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo (Taulbert) Blackwell; sons, David Blackwell and wife, Laura, of Cold Spring, Ky., and Gary Blackwell and wife, Charlotte, of Clendenin; daughters, Donna Jean Strickland and husband, Bill, of Lake Milton, Ohio, and Julia Stricker and husband, John, of Clendenin; brother, Clarence Blackwell of Clendenin; sister, Marie Fields Miles of Pinch; grandchildren, Vickie, William, Brett, Chris, Georgia, Jeremy, Nicole, David, Jonah, and Luke; stepgrandson, Josh; many great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.
The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at Reamer Gospel Tabernacle, Reamer, with Clarence Deel, Ronnie Kennedy, and Hubert Woods officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas F. Armentrout Sr.; mother, Lucy W. Armentrout; and brothers, Paul, William, Frank, Thomas F. Jr., and James D. Armentrout.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Thornton “Ted” Bunker. She is also survived by her sisters, Virginia McNutt of Austin, Texas, and A. Jean Foster of Sissonville; and brothers and their wives, Robert and Carol Armentrout of New Bern, N.C., and Richard and Marilyn Armentrout of Cross Lanes. Mary is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Her body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Retired United States Navy Captain Mary Louise Conner of Charleston, formerly of Alexandria, Va., passed away on March 14, 2010.She was the daughter of the late Noble F. and Lena Louise Edwards Conner.
She graduated from Morris Harvey College with a bachelor's degree in math and received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Morris Harvey in 1972. She taught math at Lincoln Junior High School and was employed by IBM. Mary Lou proudly served as a captain in the United States Navy until her retirement in 1972. While in the service, she was awarded the Legion of Merit, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, and Naval Reserve Medal. She forged new ground in the field of computer data systems during her assignments in Philadelphia, Alameda, Cleveland, and Alexandria. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Special interests included golf, travel, people, and her cat, Beau.
Mary Lou is survived by her brother and his wife, Noble and Margaret Conner; nieces and nephews, Betty McClung, Judy (Hobert) Raikes, Bernard “Sonny” Conner, Beverly (John) Goodwin, Sharon Rogers, Tim (Lana) Conner, Jeff (Nina) Anderson, Greg (Betsy) Anderson, Donna (Paul) Webb, Mary Emily (Charles) Gerwig and Barry (Delia) Conner; many great- nieces and -nephews; and other relatives and friends. She is also survived by her good friend, Margaret Anderson, of Annandale, Va.
She was predeceased by her sister, Millie Anderson; and her brothers, Bernard, Frederick, Joe, and Gene.
A celebration of her life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 28, at Canaan United Methodist Church, 401 Roane St., Charleston.
A reception will follow at 4 p.m. at Edgewood Summit, 300 Baker Lane, Charleston.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Canaan United Methodist Church.
The family wishes to express many thanks to her loving caregivers, Belinda, Brandy, Lori, Nancy, and Penny; the staff at the Ridgemont at Edgewood Summit; Dr. Todd Goldberg; the HospiceCare nurses and staff; and Sinceria Elliott and Evelyn Adjei of Alexandria, Va. Mary Lou was a mentor to many people and paved the way for women in the military. She will be greatly missed.
Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Eugenia “Sally” Dabney, 76, passed away on March 16, 2010, while home with family, after a long illness.She was a graduate of Dupont High School and a homemaker. Sally was a member of Coal Fork United Methodist Church, Campbells Creek.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Merlie Wills.
Sally is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 54 years, Eugene “Cotton” Dabney; her two children, whom she devoted her life to, Sandy Dabney (Gary Pittman) of Charleston and Sandra (Scott) Ledsome of St. Albans; and her sisters, Ellen Riley, Kitty Robinson, Alice “Faye” Shaffer and Nancy Wills, all of Charleston. She was the grandmother of three granddaughters who she adored, Nicole (Michael) Jarrett of Charleston, Destiny Ledsome of Florida, and Harley Ledsome of St. Albans; and was also a proud great-grandmother of one, Ada Jarrett of Charleston.
The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with the Rev. Samuel Bounds officiating. The entombment will follow the service in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
Her family and friends will gather for the visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to HospiceCare for all their support, dedication and love during such a difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Sally's memory to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536.
The online guestbook for Mrs. Dabney may be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com.
Gene Edward Dunn Sr., 70, of Wevaco left his family Monday, March 15, 2010, to go fishing on the banks of the river of Jordan.He will be joined later by his family which includes his wife of 40 years, whom he loved very much, Barbara Slater Dunn; daughters, Barbara Annette “Pooh” Scott and her husband, David, and Shamber Leann Dunn of Kentucky; sons, Gene Edward Dunn Jr. and his wife, Cindy, Derik Ronald Dunn and his wife, Rachel, and Walter Lee Castle and his wife, Tracy; sisters, Sue Ann Dunn of Marmet and Wanda Townhill and her husband, Tom, of Charlotte, N.C.; granddaughters, Megan Annette Scott, Kasey Lee Scott, Cassidi Danielle Dunn, Mikayla Dunn, Madisan Dunn and Crystal Castle; grandsons, Stephen Michael Kelly of Charleston, Travis Edward “Tad” Dunn, Tristan Derik Dunn, Preston Xavier Dunn and Travis Castle; stepgrandsons, Christopher and Matthew; and many nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as numerous friends who cared about him very much.
The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, with Pastor Donald Lanham officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.pryorfh.com.
Born March 20, 1922 in Beckley, W.Va., he was the son of the late Howard Malone Fadeley and Georgia Champe Fadeley of Montgomery, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Muriel Yost Fadeley, formerly of Drexel Hill, Pa.; and sisters, Mary Fadeley Bouldin and Charlotte Fadeley Edmundson.
He is survived by his children, Robert S. Fadeley of Casselberry, Fla., Stephen M. Fadeley of Drayden, Md., William B. Fadeley of Lynchburg, Va., Charles F. Fadeley Jr. and Diane C. Fadeley of Lexington Park, Md.; and his grandson, Robert Shaun Fadeley of Tampa, Fla. He is also survived by one sister, Anne Fadeley Ervin of Morgantown, W.Va.; and his companion, Charlotte Delaney of Solomons, Md.
Lt. Cmdr. Fadeley graduated from Montgomery High School in 1940 and attended West Virginia Tech one year prior to admission to the USNA, Annapolis, where he graduated in June 1944. He then served on the heavy cruiser, USS Chester (CA27) in the Pacific until the end of World War II. This was followed by further cruiser duty and by assignment to several destroyer types, the last of which, the USS Kretchmer (DER329), which he commanded for two years. In between sea duty assignments, he had the distinction of serving as an instructor at both the USNA and USMA, West Point.
Lt. Cmdr. Fadeley's last tour of active duty was at what is now the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, Va., where he was assistant manager of the HERO program. He retired in 1964. After serving four years as chief engineer of the HERO tenant activity at Pax River, he returned to Dahlgren in a civil service capacity as scientific staff assistant of the EM Hazards Division. He retired from federal service there Dec. 31, 1979.
Mr. Fadeley was a founding member and first secretary of the Southern Maryland Chapter of the Retired Officers Association, founding member of the Southern Maryland Sailing Association; member of Calvert Marine Museum Society and member of Friends of Historic St. Mary's City and of SMC Arts Alliance.
He enjoyed family camping and gatherings, hiking, wildlife in general, watching football, gardening, keeping abreast of current affairs, and watercolors, but his consuming interest was sailing and boats in general.
Funeral services will be held at St. Anne's Anglican Catholic Church, Charlotte Hall, of which he was a former vestryman, at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 18. The Right Rev. William McClean will officiate. Interment will follow in Trinity Church Cemetery, St. Mary's City.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to St. Anne's Anglican Church, P.O. Box 289, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, or the Hospice of St. Mary's Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Kathryn A. Elswick Ferrell, 64, of South Charleston passed away at home on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.Kathryn was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She ran the Ferrell Care Center (Home Sweet Home) in Cleveland, Ohio.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Margaret Elswick; husband, H. David Ferrell; sisters, Linda and Aleasa Sue; and brothers, Bobby, George and Robert.
She is survived by her children, Terry W. Champe and wife, Pamela, of Columbia, S.C., Margaret A. Johnson of East Bank and Steven L. Champe of St. Albans; brothers, D.J., Lewis, James, and Edward of Hurricane, Ray and Fred of Ohio and Tim of South Charleston; sisters, Mary of Wooster, Ohio, and Judy of St. Albans; four grandchildren, Christopher, Eric, Brandon and Crystal; one great-grandchild, Caiden, and two on the way.
Private memorial service will be held at a later date at Faith Baptist Church. She will be interred in Tackett Cemetery, Hurricane.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 301 RHL Blvd., Suites 6&7, South Charleston, WV 25309, or HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312.
You may send condolences to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston.
Born November 23, 1923, in Persinger, he was the son of the late Okey and Allie McClung Groves.
He was a former coal miner and milkman and a retired minister. He attended St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Craigsville.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Esker; and sisters, Velmer, Gladys, Edna, Glenna and Phala.
Surviving: wife, Betty Mullens Groves; son and his wife, Michael and Linda Groves of Summersville; daughter and her husband, Kandy and Mike Rapp of Calvin; grandchildren, J. Groves and Eric and Jeana Rapp; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Brooke and Sydney adopted daughters, Sharon Mullens-Hellms and husband, Don, and Brenda Mullens-Price; grandchildren, Kenneth and Kevin Hellms and Tammy Bevins; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Charity, Danielle, Kaylee, Joshua, Issac and Rose; and great-great-grandchild, Jackson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, in Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville, with the Rev. Sam Groves and the Rev. Steve Hamrick officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Glade Creek.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
E-mail condolences may be sent to watersfuneralchapel@verizon.net.
Mr. Donald L. Harrison, 77, of Red House went home to be with the Lord March 15, 2010, at home, surrounded by his loving family.Donald was a retired 40-year ironworker and business agent from Ironworkers Local 301, a member of the Kanawha Valley Masonic Lodge 36 and Beni Kedem Shrine and was a 32nd- degree Mason. Donald is also a member of Paradise Bible Church and a former Sunday school superintendent.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Barton; parents, A.T. and Cora Harrison, and six brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years and eight months, Mrs. Evelyn Harrison; daughter, Carolyn Jean and husband, Charles Humphrey, of Red House; son-in-law, Donnie Barton of Scott Depot; sisters, Ruth Miller of Eleanor, Dovie Casto of Red House and Helen McLane of Greenbank; four grandchildren, Donald "Bub" and wife, Tiffani Smith, Annie and husband, Michael Landers, Brooke Barton and Donnie Barton II; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank special caretaker, Jackie McLane, for the excellent care given to Donald.
A tribute to the life of Mr. Donald L. Harrison will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors John Taylor, Doug McComas and Michael Landers officiating. Burial with Masonic rites will follow in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Red House.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd W., Charleston, WV 25312.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is serving the Harrison family.
Nick Haynes, 31, passed away March 14, 2010, suddenly at his home in Charleston.Nicholas was born April 24, 1978, in Charleston to Rhonda and Charles O. Haynes.
He graduated from Capital High School in 1996 and attended Alderson-Broaddus College, Davis & Elkins College, and West Virginia State University.
Nick led his life in a unique and passionate style. He loved music, poetry, philosophy, reading and art. He was a prolific writer and enjoyed making music. Nick was passionate about serving those in need and served in Americorps for several years, working with at-risk youth and the underprivileged.
Nick spent time enjoying the outdoors, hiking, rappelling, and rock climbing with his father. Nick could work a room with his charming smile and dynamic personality. He could always be counted on for engaging and introspective conversation.
Nick spent many hours coaching soccer and wrestling, especially his adopted nephew, Ian Webster, and his teammates with the St. Albans High School Wrestling Team. Nick spent many hours working with Stonewall Jackson Middle Schools' Soccer Team, showing the team the finer points of the game.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rhonda Holmes Haynes; and grandpa, Jack.
Surviving him are his father, Charles O. Haynes; brothers, Charles “C.W.” Haynes and his wife, Ellen, of Rochester, New York, and Gabriel T. Haynes and his girlfriend, Ashley Klemkowsky, of Charleston; wife, Emily Lynn Doubleday; nephews, Charles F. and William G. Haynes, both of Rochester, New York; paternal grandmother, Ruth Staats of Tornado; lifelong friend, Laura Jones; special friend, Karyn Lefebvre; aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, make memorial contributions to the East End Family Resource Center, P.O. Box 11559, Charleston, WV 25339.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Young officiating. Burial will follow in Young Cemetery, Sissonville.
Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family will accept online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com.
Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Haynes family.
Thomas Edgar Hensley, 77, of St. Albans passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.He was born March 9, 1933, in Charleston and was a son of the late Okey and Mae Hensley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Hensley; infant daughter, Caroline Hensley; and two sisters.
Tom never officially retired from working. He will be remembered for his love of trains, drive-in theaters, Andy Griffith and westerns, as well as his innate ability to take apart and repair anything he could find.
He is survived by his daughters, Susan Murphy and her husband, Scott, of Charleston and Jennifer Martinez and her husband, Felix, of Catlettsburg, Ky.; companion, Jennie Brooks of Huntington; four grandchildren; brothers, Clifford Hensley of Parkersburg and Kenneth Hensley of St. Albans; sisters, Shirley Hensley and Jean Baire, both of St. Albans; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Thomas's life will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, at St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 2601 Forrestal Ave., St. Albans, with the Rev. Gregory Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B St., St. Albans.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.
He was born in Wirt County and was a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Ida Howell Hewitt.
Harold was retired from Kaiser Aluminum and was a member of Vienna Baptist Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Connie Hewitt (Roger Price) of Pennsylvania; one son Stephen (Becky) Hewitt of St. Albans; one sister, Helen Villers of Elizabeth; three grandchildren, Kelly (Jeremy) Sandy of Belleville, Kyle Hewitt of Pennsylvania, and Elizabeth Hewitt of St. Albans; and three great-grandchildren, Brooke, Grace and Derek Sandy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise June Williams Hewitt; one grandson, Logan Hewitt; seven sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 3005 Grand Central Ave, Vienna, with the Rev. Bill Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Thursday.
To sign an online guest register, go to www.lamberttatman.com.
G. Meredith Jessie, 81, of Charleston passed away March 14, 2010, after a long illness.She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Susie Anderson Harris; husband, Bill Jessie; and brothers, Elmer and Delmer Harris.
Meredith is survived by daughter, Diane Hess and husband, Ed Hess, of Charleston; sons, Tim Jessie of Huntersville, N.C., and Mike Jessie and wife, Lisa, of Coppell, Texas; sisters, Willadean Harper of Spencer, Marlene Neal of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Anita Dodd of Point Pleasant; and three grandchildren, Andre Jessie of Huntersville, N.C., and Madi Jessie and Sarah Jessie, both of Coppell, Texas.
Meredith was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a homemaker.
The family would like to give a special thanks to caretakers, Maxine Shaffer, Hattie Bishop, and Lucy Teel.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, with the Rev. Barbara Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Sissonville.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday Bartlett- Burdette-Cox Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bartlettburdettecox.com.
Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of the arrangements.
Annie “Anna” Marie Johnson, 76, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 14, 2010.She was born April 26, 1933, in Nutter Fort and moved to the Charleston area in the early 1960s.
She was retired from the G.C. Murphy Company.
Anna was raised in a Christian home and was saved and baptized at an early age. She joined Grace Church of the Nazarene, South Charleston, on June 25, 1972, where she enjoyed serving the Lord by teaching Sunday school and VBS, working with the missionary society and singing in the choir. She was always ready and willing to serve wherever she was needed. Anna had a zest for life, loved visiting her family, listening to music, cooking for her children, going to picnics and playing with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Johnson; parents, John and Theresa Lucante; and sisters, Patricia Meadows, Genevieve Morano, Lucille Heath, and Josephine Mealey.
Surviving: daughters, Sharon (Ed) Wiley of South Charleston, Kathy Davidson and her companion, Paul Martin, of Nitro and Joyce Cotsmire of Cross Lanes; brothers, Sam (Eleanore) Lucante, James (Sue) Lucante, and Frank (Nancy) Lucante. She was a beloved grandmother to Thresea Tittle, Elizabeth Wood, Georgina Dougherty, Robert Davidson, Malesha Grass, Charles Grass II, Samantha Cotsmire, and Richard Cotsmire; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at Grace Church of the Nazarene, South Charleston, with the Rev. James McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston. Psalms 100
Jennifer Lester Lawrence, 33, of Huntington, formerly of Charleston, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer.Jenny was born October 31, 1976, in Charleston. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and friend.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Hunt and Ruth Lester.
She is survived by her parents, Jack and Linda Lester of Charleston; daughters, Olivia Lester and Zoe Lawrence; sister, Suzanne Black and her husband, Brian, of Philadelphia; brother, Shawn Lester; fiancé, Allan Harbour of Huntington; and grandparents Kathryn and L.D. Christian of Port Charlotte, Fla.
A tribute to Jenny's life will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, at Harding Funerals & Cremations, Kanawha City, with the Rev. Greg Creasy and the Rev. Pete Davidson officiating.
The family will be receiving friends from 5 to 8 p.m. before the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Jack and Linda Lester: the Olivia Lester and Zoe Lawrence College Funds, c/o Chase Bank, 1625 Washington St. E., Charleston, WV 25301. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
Harding Funerals & Cremations, 514 50th St. SE, Kanawha City, is serving Jenny's family.
She was born on June 28, 1948, to Erma Bond of Nettie and the late Okey Bond.
She was married to Charles M. McClung of Hominy Falls for 28 years. Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a valued employee of Piedmont Natural Gas.
She is survived by her mother, Erma Bond; her aunt, Della Dorsey; brothers, Kenneth “Sonny” (Jeannette) Bond and Allen “Rusty” Bond; sister, Cindy Bond; her son, Charles “Mike” “Chipper” (Leianne) McClung; and two grandchildren, Kasey and Ryan; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Olive Branch Baptist Church, Nettie, with Pastor Stuart Stover officiating. Interment will follow in Field's Cemetery, Nettie.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at White Funeral Home, Summersville.
Memorials may be made in Carolyn's name to Olive Branch Baptist Church, P.O. Box 254, Nettie, WV 26681, or the American Cancer Society, 301 RHL Blvd., Suites 6&7, South Charleston, WV 25309.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charley H. and Nettie (McCune) Cummings; brothers, Robert Cummings, Richard Cummings and Wesley Cummings; sisters, Ella Cummings, Della Burton, Rosa Taylor and Mary Taylor; and grandson, Richard Taylor.
Survivors include her daughters, Anna Lucille Patterson and husband, Fred, of Duck and Lucy Etta Harold and husband, Robert, of Newton; several nieces and nephews; 11 grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; many stepgreat-grandchildren; and many other family members too numerous to mention.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with Pastor Eddie Young officiating. Burial will be in the Newton United Methodist Church Cemetery, Newton.
The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
She was a devoted member of Trace Fork Missionary Baptist Church and retired from the Kroger Company in 1988.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Claro Lloyd Painter.
June is survived by her son, Gary L. and wife, Linda; and daughter, Joan Painter Hessler and husband, Randy, all of Hurricane; and grandson, Cory L. Hessler of Huntington.
Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Jim Landis and Dickey Jobe officiaitng. Burial will follow in Trace Fork Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, it was June's request that donations be made to Trace Fork Missionary Baptist Church, c/o Jim Landis, 3415 Whiten Ridge, Milton, WV 25541.
Jim was a retired carpenter. He received his degree from OIC Institute. He was also a janitor for Danny's Custodial Care. His hobbies were trains and he loved to read.
Jim is survived by a brother, Butch; two sisters, Sereda McLaughlin and Tammy Milam; aunts, Mary and Ruby; one uncle, Albert; nephews, Joseph and Gary; several great-nephews; and a niece.
He will be always be loved and missed by all his family.
The family would like to thank the ICU nurses, Carla and Amanda, at St. Francis Hospital for all of their love and kindness.
Jim's wishes were to be cremated. There will be no service.
Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, Cross Lanes, is assisting the family.
You may express online condolences at tylermountainfuneralhome.com.
He was born on Feb. 3, 1925, in Braxton County and was a son of the late Burl and Dora Turner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Williams Turner.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. Bud was a former coal miner. He also worked on the construction of the Sutton Dam Project and was a farmer. He was known in the community as someone whom they could call on to help or fix something. Bud was also a caretaker of Cutlip's Cemetery.
Bud is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mae Fincham of Exchange; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, at Cutlip's United Methodist Church, Exchange, with the Rev. William Griffin officiating. Burial will follow in Cutlip's Cemetery, near the church.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Stockert-Sizemore Funeral Home, Flatwoods.
Online condolences may be sent at www.stockertgibson.com.
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