Thomas P. Basile, 76, of Clarksburg went to see his Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2012, on his 56th wedding anniversary, at Meadowview Manor, Bridgeport after a long illness, surrounded by members of his family.Tom was born June 22, 1935, in Clarksburg, son of the late Angelo and Cora "Scalzi" Scott Basile.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Raffaella "Folly" Romano Basile; two sons, Thomas F. Basile and wife, Jody Mueller, of Charleston and Mark Anthony Basile and wife, Maria (Giordano), of Clarksburg; one daughter, Clara Jean Basile and partner, Connie Wolf, of San Francisco, Calif.; three granddaughters, Joanna Basile of South Bend, Ind., and Emily and Sarah Basile of Charleston; two sisters-in-law, Sylvia Basile and Regina Basile, both of Clarksburg; and many nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Dominick Basile at age 3, Dominick "Beezball" Basile and Angelo David Basile; and two sisters, Anna Minnocci and Mary Amelia "Beezy" Voldeck.
Tom graduated from Saint Mary's High School in Clarksburg in 1953, and attended Fairmont State College for two-and-a-half years to pursue a degree in journalism and sports broadcasting before changing his plans to start a family and begin what would ultimately become a long, successful career as an insurance agent and financial advisor. Tom owned, successfully built and managed Basile and Associates for over 50 years, now located at 444 West Main St., Clarksburg, where he was a chartered financial consultant and a chartered life underwriter, a business that will be carried on and continued by his youngest son, Mark. Tom received numerous awards in his profession over the years, including the Man of the Year Award 25 times; the National Quality Award 30 times; numerous sales achievement awards; a life member of the Million Dollar Roundtable, having qualified for 35 years; and The President's Club 20 times. He was also a member of the Fairmont AIFA.
Tom exhibited a passion for his community, Italian heritage, family, friends and beloved WVU. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where, at various times, he was on the Parish Council and served as a Eucharist Minister and Lector. He was a huge supporter of the Harrison County Catholic School system, which honored him in 2010 by making him a recipient of its Irish Legends Award. He was an avid WVU sports fan and donor, being a WVU Champion Level donor and a member of the WVU Director's 100 Club, and contributing significantly over the years to WVU athletic scholarships. He was known to spin a good yarn, and loved to tell stories, especially of his sports heroes like Joe DiMaggio, Rocky Marciano, Jerry West and Sam Huff, but also of his travels and his family and friends. If one were fortunate enough to have listened to him and his brothers, Beezball and Angelo David ("the BB brothers"), get after it when they gathered together, then one was in for a real entertainment treat. He was a classic movie buff who derived great pleasure from making family and friends sit down with him time and time again to watch his favorite movies ("ATFs"), such as The Godfather, Gone with the Wind and Casablanca, so he could give his expert running commentaries throughout. Many people considered him a wizard on sports probabilities, and frequently sought his advice and studied insights on such matters, particularly on fall weekends. His family and friends and heritage were the special pride of his life, along with food, wine and travel.
He was a member of the Clarksburg Elks; Knights of Columbus; Clarksburg Moose; Harrison County Chamber of Commerce; Sons of Italy; Columbian Club; National Italian American Foundation; and past board member, president, chairman and entertainment chairman of the highly successful West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival.
Family and friends were received from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, at Davis Funeral Home, Clarksburg, with a prayer service being held at 7 p.m.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Clarksburg at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 8, with Father Douglas Ondeck of Immaculate Conception and Tom's cousin, Father Patsy Iaquinta, as celebrants. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Clarksburg.
Memorial donations may be made to Harrison County Catholic Schools, 107 East Pike Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301; or People's Hospice, P.O. Box 1680, Clarksburg, WV 26302.
Online condolences may be sent, or sympathy gifts ordered, at www.davisfuneralhomewv.com.
She was born December 9, 1920, in Kansas City, Mo., to the late Leighton Kester and Lucy Siegrist Kester. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Leighton "Bud" Kester Jr.
Mrs. Berry was of the Presbyterian faith.
Surviving are her husband, Paul Deshon Berry of the home; daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn Gosnell and husband, Doug Gosnell, of Charleston; sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Tom Berry and wife, Phyllis Porter, of Martinsville and Mike Berry and wife, Elizabeth Berry, of Woodlands, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Don Kester and wife, Barbie Kester, of Hawaii; grandchildren, Meaghan Berry, Patrick Berry, Spencer Reynolds and wife, Jennifer Reynolds, and Daniel Reynolds; and great-grandchildren, Lacey Reynolds and Elijah Reynolds.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 9, at King's Grant Victory Chapel with Chaplain Paul Johnson officiating.
Norris Funeral Services, Inc., and Crematory, Martinsville is serving the Berry family.
Online condolences may be made at www.NorrisFuneral.com.
Billy Blake, 92, of Cross Lanes, formerly of St. Albans, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2012, from complications due to diabetes.He was born July 5, 1919, and raised in Helen, Raleigh County. Billy served his country during World War II, and worked at AEP, where he retired with 35 years of service.
He loved fishing and gardening. Billy was a member of the former Faith Presbyterian Church of Cross Lanes, and recently Redeemer Presbyterian Church of Teays Valley (Hurricane).
He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Marjorie; daughters, Stephanie and Becky (Parke); grandsons, Tony and Chris (Lauren); great-granddaughter, Paisley; and sister, Betty Jo Davis (Jack) of Florida. He also leaves behind his dog, Molly.
Many special thanks to Dr. Michael Noto, Dr. Reginald McClung, Chris and Dale Kessinger, Janet and Henry Thompson and special neighbor, Stu Wiggleworth, for all their assistance.
Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, in Springhill Cemetery with the Rev. Jeb Biddle officiating. Procession will leave the funeral home at 12:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to America Diabetes Association or Kanawha Valley Animal Shelter.
You may send your condolences to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
Ruth Blevins, 74, of Van went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2012.She was born September 6, 1937, and was a daughter of the late Joseph and Corna Schultz McCarty.
She was a cook for Boone County Jail, and was a member of Christian Faith Center, Van. She supported Kenneth Copeland Ministries, Kenneth Hagin Ministries, Feed the Children and Fellowship of Christian Jews.
She is survived by three children, Joseph "Rob" and Shelia Blevins of Elizabeth, Jeffrey Blevins of Van and Samantha "Sam" Blevins of Reedsville; grandchildren, Missi and David Brogan and Jason and Jennifer Blevins of Jeffrey; great-grandchildren, Cody and Owens Blevins and Tanner and Tobi Blake; and brother, Luke McCarty of Van.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 9, at Mid-Ferrell Cemetery, Bandytown with Apostle Joe and Pastor Rena Perozich from Morgantown Faith Center and Dan Holstein from Beaver officiating.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at Handley Funeral Home, Danville.
There will be a memorial service from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 12, at Morgantown Faith Center. For directions go to www.mfcministries.net.
You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.
Deborah Royanne Cochran, 59, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at CAMC General Hospital.She was born in Charleston on February 17, 1952, and was a daughter of the late Albert Roy and Betty Lou Jinks LeFevre.
Deborah was a member of Walnut Gap Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by her loving husband, Will Cochran; son, Charles (Wasana) Cochran of Charleston; daughter, Jaime (Keith) Reed of Charleston; stepdaughter, Molly Beth Cochran of St. Albans; sister, Patty (Donny) Cooney of Charleston; brother, Jamie LeFevre of Charleston; grandchildren, Christine, Billy, Johnny, Alex, Brooke, Allison, Trestan, Tayler and Brody; and several nieces and nephews.
At Deborah's request, her body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 9, at Walnut Gap Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Reese officiating.
Family and friends will gather for visitation one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church.
The online guestbook for Deborah Royanne Cochran may be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com.
Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden is in charge of the arrangements.
Jack owned and operated Jack's Sport Center in Ravenswood for 30 years. He was a longtime supporter of Ravenswood athletics. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Korea with the 11th and 187th "Rakkasans" Airborne.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra J. Coiner; brothers, William H. Coiner and Randall E. Coiner; sister, June Coiner; and brother-in-law, Larry McCommick.
He is survived by his sons, James R. Coiner and his daughter, Rikayla, of Charleston and Bruce A Coiner and his wife, Robin, and children, Mary and Westley of Ravenswood; sister, Betty L. Smith and husband, James, of Millwood; brother-in-law, Jerry McCommick and wife, Phyllis, of Ravenswood; sisters-in-law, Sharon Dickerson and Dickie of Kimberly and Thelma F. Coiner of Ravenswood; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 9, at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood with the Rev. Don Kinder officiating. Burial will follow in Ravenswood Cemetery with full military graveside rites provided by Ravenswood VFW Post 6669.
Friends may visit the family from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ravenswood High School Unified Athletic Boosters. Please send donations to WesBanco, 2 Wall Street, Ravenswood, WV 26164.
Condolences may be expressed to family by email at roush94@yahoo.com.
Harry David "Sonny" Cottrell passed away February 5, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Division following a long illness.Sonny was born December 6, 1929, in Smithers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry T. and Margaret Hypes Cottrell; three brothers, Jack Cottrell, Ray Cottrell and Donald Cottrell; one sister, Mary Margaret Jones; and one granddaughter, Lori Ann Bostic.
Sonny was an employee of Elkem Metals for over 40 years. He lived in the Smithers area all of his life, and was a well-loved friend and neighbor. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with his family.
Sonny is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Juanita Belle Boyd Cottrell; two sisters, Agnes Bond and husband, Ron, of Merritt Island, Fla., and Deanna Montgomery and husband, John, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; four daughters, Lynn Holstine and late husband, Michael, of Fayetteville, Rosemary Bostic and husband, Michael, of Ansted, Becky Toney and partner, Larry Coleman, of Kimberly and Lou Ann Peters and partner, Jerry Moore, of Montgomery; and two sons, Duwane Cottrell and wife, Tracie, of Prestonsburg, Ky., and David Cottrell and wife, Beth, of Kimberly. Also surviving are grandchildren, Christina Moore and husband, Keith, of Kingstree, S.C., Brian Belmont and wife, Lisa, of Tom River, N.J., Kelly Crist and husband, Kevin, of Ansted, Matthew Bostic and wife, Janice, of Hilton Village, Jamie Peters of Boomer, Nathan Copeland of Boomer, Breanian Cottrell and Cortneh Cottrell of Prestonsburg, Ky., and Megan Cottrell and Hallie Cottrell of Kimberly; and great-grandchildren, Lydia Moore, Noah and Savannah Belmont, Seth Carte, Abbie Bostic, Joey and Autumn Crist, Ian and Evelyn Bostic, Arabella Peters and Taylor Falbo. Also left behind to cherish his memory are many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 10, at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery with the Rev. Jeff Floyd officiating. Burial will follow at Montgomery Memorial Park, London.
Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.odellfuneralhome.com.
Those surviving are her husband of 60 years, Dr. William R. Durham; and children, Dr. Richard Durham (Linda) of Lewisburg, John Durham (Tammy) of Duluth, Ga., Steve Durham (Rose) of Roanoke, Va., Peggy Durham McKenney (Steve) of South Charleston and Sara Greathouse of South Charleston. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Cooke Funeral Home and Crematiorium is assisting the Durham family.
Freddie Paul Fields, 72, of Amma went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston following a long illness.He was preceded in death by his father, Okey Malvin Fields; and brother, Okey Fields Jr.
Survivors include his daughter, Sherry Lynn Currio of Texas; mother, Dillie Fields of Amma; brother, Donald R. Fields of Charleston; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Freddie's funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, February 10, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin with Pastor Ori Holbert officiating, and American Legion Post #61 performing military rites. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.
Freddie's family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.maticsfuneralhome.com.
Pauline A. Jackson, 90, of Hamlin, passed away Tuesday morning, February 7, 2012, at Emogene Dolin Hospice House, Huntington. She was born July 9, 1921, in Yawkey, Lincoln County, to the late Wilford and Eva Lovejoy Adkins. She was their only child.Pauline graduated Hamlin High School in 1938, and Marshall College (University) in 1942, with degrees in business administration and home economics. During World War II, she was a civilian clerical worker for the United States Army Air Corps at their pilot training facility at Mays Field. After the war, she married her husband of 63 years, Lloyd G. Jackson, on December 16, 1949. Lloyd departed this life on October 29, 2011, at age 93.
Pauline was a teacher in Lincoln County Public Schools for over 30 years. She taught in many of the schools in the county, but worked the majority of her time at Hamlin High School and Charles E. Yeager Career Center in Hamlin, where she completed her teaching career. Pauline's love of the classroom was reflected in many teaching awards, including recognition as the West Virginia Vocational Education Teacher of the Year.
During her years in the classroom, Pauline was best known for her support of school and community. Dozens of yearbooks and hundreds of event programs reflected not only Pauline's talents, but also the learning experiences she created for her students. She participated in every school talent show, sponsored school events from dances to trips to Washington, D.C., taught Brownies and Girl Scouts to sew and led fundraising efforts for many worthy causes.
Pauline was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Hamlin Chapter No. 106, and a member of Kappa Omicron Mu Honor Society, through which she supported the scholastic and leadership qualities in newcomers to the teaching profession. Most important to Pauline, she was a member of Central United Methodist Church of Hamlin, where she served as treasurer and secretary, and where she taught Sunday school for over 35 years. She taught both adult and youth classes, and some of her favorite moments were spent teaching and sharing her faith with the adolescents of the church.
Pauline is survived by her two children, Suzanne Rabin of Eugene, Ore., and Lloyd II and his wife, Trina, of Hamlin; and two grandsons, Lloyd III (L.G.) of Hamlin and Ryan of Palo Alto, Calif.
The family extends special appreciation to the caregivers who assisted Pauline in the last years of her life: Lesa Mullins, Jacqueline Johnson, Jennifer Sanders, Mable Morgan and Kathy Frye, and offers a special note of thanks to all the staff at Emogene Dolin Hospice House of Huntington.
Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, February 10, at Central United Methodist Church, Hamlin with the Rev. Warren Dove officiating and Roy Lee Lambert assisting. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Park, Hamlin.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 9, and one hour prior to the service Friday, February 10, at Central United Methodist Church, Hamlin.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Central United Methodist Church, 8041 Lynn Avenue, Hamlin, WV 25523.
John Edward Johnson, born March 22, 1929, had his named called to come home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2012.He was preceded in death by his parents, Esther Nina and Adam Chapman "A.C." Johnson; three brothers, A.C. Johnson Jr., Charles Johnson and Bill Johnson; and two sisters, Jean Childers and Mary Rager. He was also preceded in death by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Lobeda "Penney" and Ronald Foutt and Patricia and Freddie Grounds.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Lobeda Elizabeth Johnson of Cabin Creek; son, William "Butch" Buckner of Florida; grandchildren, Amy (Jimmy) Cooper of Elkview, Ronnie Bowles II of Dunbar, R.L. (Tammy) Foutt of Bim, Jody (Daniel) Clifford of Beckley and Scott (Lynn) Buckner of Florida; great-grandchildren, Sumer Danielle, Jessica Ann and Noah James Cooper of Elkview, Courtney, Zoe and Sophie Foutt of Bim, Brendi Martin of Florida, Christian Clifford of Beckley and Jocylen Buckner of Florida; and one great-great-grandchild. He was the adopted grandfather of a multitude of others, including special adopted grandchildren, Cliff and Cathy Williams and Lexi Grace.
John loved the Lord. He pastored Calvary Apostolic Church in Gaithersburg, Md., for 19 years, and Coalburg Church of Jesus Christ for a year. He was employed by Contee Sand and Gravel and Laurel Sand and Gravel for 35 years.
His greatest pleasures in life were telling people about Jesus, being in the house of the Lord and being with his family. God granted his desire, and called him home while he was in church. He was a kind, gentle, loving man that always had a smile on his face and a song in his heart. He was an amazing man that will be missed deeply by his family, brothers and sisters in Christ and anyone who knew him.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Christ Temple Church, Winifrede with Pastor Jack Long officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Military honors by American Legion Post 61, Clendenin.
A gathering of family and friends will be 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.pryorFH.com.
Alexzander James Marcum, 10, of Elkview died Monday, February 6, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House after a nine month battle with stage 4 brain cancer, surrounded by his loving family.He was preceded in death by his cousin, Hunter Andrew Nicely.
Alexz is survived by his parents, Kimberly Marcum and Sonny Marcum; his maternal mother, Amanda Bowling (Chris); grandparents, James and Lorene Hathaway; siblings, Kristina Marcum, Brittany Marcum (Adam O'Dell) and Michelle Yost (Christopher); cousins, Hayden Yost and Waylen O'Dell; and many other family members and friends.
Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 10, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 58 Mt. Pleasant Drive, Elkview, with Pastor Lee Swor and Pastor Cliff Curry officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 9, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Elkview
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311; and Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1031 Quarrier Street, Suite 401, Charleston, WV 25301.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their support and prayers, as well as the health care providers who cared for Alexz (TEAM ALEXZ).
Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.
Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview is in charge of the arrangements.
Born September 24, 1939, in Sissonville, she was a daughter of the late Denver Fisher and Macel Good Fisher. She retired from Monsanto Chemical Company as benefit administrator, and was an active member of Fisher's Chapel United Methodist Church and Little River United Methodist Church in South Carolina.
Memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 11, at Fisher's Chapel United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service Saturday at the church.
She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Thomas Martin and wife, Marilou, of Denver and Todd Martin and wife, Shelley, of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Joshua, Ryan, Madelyn, Cory, Olivia, Kaelin, Ashlyn and Kyler; and sisters, Aileen Ingram of Dayton, Ohio, and Jackie Fisher of Kenna.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society-Melanoma Research, 6000 Fairview Road, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210.
Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huntersville, N.C., is assisting the family.
Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com.
"Hey, Bro; I'm C.J. I've gone home to be with Jesus. I love you."Christopher Lee McCallister Jr., "C.J.," 6 years old, of Charleston was born January 8, 2006. He passed away to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 5, 2012, after a long illness. He was a student at Grandview Elementary and the Damous Center.
Survivors who are left to cherish the wonderful memories are his parents, Kristin Johnston and Christopher McCallister Sr. of Charleston; brother, Michael; sisters, Jaiden and Martina of Charleston; grandparents, Justina and Lloyd of Clendenin and Patti and Kevin of Spencer; great-grandparents, Carol McCallister of Charleston, Midge Johnston of Clendenin and Lucille Gandee of Ripley; and aunts and uncles, Donnie and Ashley Skeens of Cross Lanes, Kenneth and Hope Skeens of Charleston, Nicole and Eric Kirby of Charleston, Heather and Michael Hunt of Elkview, Joey Johnston of Spencer, Pamela and John Skeens of Cross Lanes, Sheila and Gary Workman of Sissonville and Jackie and James Withrow of Charleston.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with the Rev. Darris Barker officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
Born July 27, 1915, in Dothan, she was the daughter of the late J.C. and Willie Jane King Pegram.
Cordia was a 1932 graduate of Oak Hill High School, and a graduate of Morris Harvey College (now University of Charleston). She also earned graduate credits from West Virginia University.
She was a former employee of New River Coal Company for 10 years, and the Fayette County Board of Education, where she retired after teaching in the system for 32 years.
Cordia held lifetime membership in the Oak Hill High/Collins High School Alumni Association; Fayette County Retired Teachers Association; the Oak Hill Baptist Church; and was a former member of the Donnelly Bible Class and the Donnelly Circle.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Vernon W. Miller Sr. (June 18, 1998); and by two brothers and one sister.
Survivors left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Cora Jane Miller and Elizabeth Ann Miller, both of Oak Hill; a son, Vernon W. Miller Jr. and wife, Sandy, of Scarbro; one granddaughter, Katie Nicole Miller Carpenter and husband, Eric, of Scarbro; one brother, Clarence C. Pegram of Bel Air, Md.; and two nieces, Linda Pegram of Bel Air and Norma Townsley of DeWitt, Va.
Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 9, at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill with the Rev. David Sneed officiating. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.
She was preceded in death by parents, Russell and Ethel Barton; first husband, Robert Gibson; son, Michael Gibson; sister, Bonnie Bess; and brother, Jimmy Barton.
Surviving are her husband, Robert Perdue, Strongsville, Ohio; son, Mark Gibson, Huntington; grandchildren, Amanda and Hunter Gibson and Kyle and Trent Gibson; four stepchildren; five step-granchildren; sister, Betty Berry, South Charleston; and brother, William Barton, Jacksonville, Fla.
Service was held January 29, 2012, at Jardine Funeral Home, Strongsville.
Charles Filimore Rich, 72, of Left Hand went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2012, after a hard fought battle with an illness he was not able to successfully contain.Charles, also know as "Chuck" or "Charlie" to his friends, was born April 14, 1939, in Robinson, Ill., to the late Harold L. and Rhoda Bell Knapp Rich. Charles was a graduate of Robinson High School, and an Army veteran, having done a tour of duty in Germany from 1962 to 1964. He was a member of the American Legion; VFW; UMWA; and Local #132 Operating Engineers.
Charles worked in the oil field as a driller on a service rig in 1957 in the states of Illinois, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. He moved to West Virginia in 1960, and continued working in the oil and gas industry. He worked road construction and pipeline, as well. He worked at Cedar Coal Company, and would eventually retire from Colony Bay (Patriot Coal), otherwise known as Peabody Coal. Charles was a Christian, and loved the outdoors.
Surviving relatives are his loving wife of 40 years, Brenda Kay Knight Rich; one daughter, Lisa Annette Rich of Barboursville; his beloved grandsons, Corey Lee Warf and Brigham Robey Warf, both of Barboursville; one sister, Alyce Belle Moore of Florida; a very special sister-in-law, June A. Knight Bell of Oak Hill; nieces, Stacey Knight Farmer of Spencer, Laura Knight Pittman of Charlotte, N.C., and Debbie Bell Hodson of Roanoke, Va.; and one nephew, Col. Thomas Bell of Carlisle, Pa.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 10, at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer with Pastors Lee Swor and Ronald Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in Knight Cemetery, near Left Hand, with Col. Thomas Bell, Shane Bell, Benny Knight, Larry Berkhouse and Dale Hoff serving as pallbearers.
Visiting hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Mr. Albert Donn Richardson, 79, of Nitro passed away February 6, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.He was a retired electrician from Rhone-Poulenc with 38 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Hattie Richardson.
Albert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mrs. Gwendolia Richardson; children, Jim and wife, Jodi Richardson, Brenda Davis and fiance, Shannon Ratcliff, Shari and husband, Mark Wilson, and Roy Richardson; eight grandchildren, Kendra, Bobbie, Jami, Josh, Jimmy, William Keith, Morgan and Jay; and eight great-grandchildren.
A tribute to the life of Mr. Albert Richardson will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 9, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerald Lanham officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Thursday 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 Richardson family.
He was the youngest son of John David and Vicie Robinette.
John was a coal miner, retired from Peabody Coal Company. He treasured his pets, and many memories of hunting, fishing and playing cards with family and friends. He especially loved the endless road trips exploring every area of West Virginia with his wife, Laura. Church was a very important part of his life, where he taught and enjoyed the fellowship of a church family.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Betty Hundley; and his son, Donald Robinette
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Laura (Canterbury); his children, the Rev. Douglas Robinette (Mary), Frances Kienle (Robert), Frank Robinette, Brenda Aldenderfer, Linda Latscha Holman (Mike), Steve Stone (Ruthann), Beverly Burgess, Ruthann Stone and Alan Stone Sr. and Jr.; and many special and much loved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and his Canterbury brothers and sisters.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 10, at Allen Funeral Home, 2837 Main St., Hurricane. Interment will follow in Valley View Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 9, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent at allenfuneralhomewv.com.
Theresa E. Rogers, 58, of Charleston died February 4, 2012.A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 9, at Preston Funeral Home, 812 Donnally St., Charleston.
Family visitation will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 9, at the funeral home.
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