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ROBERT C. MAYFIELD SR.
Robert Curry Mayfield Sr., 87, Corinth, W.Va., and Tulsa, Okla., went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 7, 2005.
Born May 15, 1918, in Brazil, Ind., he was the son of the late Curry and Gerna (Biggs) Mayfield. He was also preceded in death by his older sister Lucille, and younger brothers Carl, Harry, Morris, and Paul.
Bob served in the U.S. Navy from July 1941 to July 1947 as a medical corpsman stationed in various areas of the Pacific Theater including the island of Eniwetoc, Marshall Islands.
During the Navy years, Bob was called into the ministry. He met Ruth Fitzwater of Swanton at a Pentecostal church in Washington, D.C., and they were married there on June 20, 1948. Ruth had already been a pastor of various churches in West Virginia and North Carolina. Together Bob and Ruth graduated from Central Bible College in Springfield, Mo.
As a minister of the Assemblies of God, Rev. Robert Mayfield pastored Indiana churches at Medaryville, Hedrick, and Chesterton. In 1971 the Mayfields moved to Garrett County, and began a pastorate of 15 years at Rocky Drean Assembly of God, Oakland. Upon his retirement from pastoring, Rev. Mayfield became a member of Crellin Assembly of God, Crellin.
While pastoring in Oakland, Bob also worked for Garrett County Memorial Hospital as an orderly. This was an additional ministry field where he assisted the patients both physically as well as spiritually. Rev. Mayfield could often be found visiting and praying with patients and their families after his work shift was completed.
Rev. Mayfield was not shy about his faith and willing to talk with anyone, anywhere, anytime about the Lord and any spiritual need.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Fitzwater Mayfield, Tulsa; son David Mayfield, Tulsa; son Robert Mayfield Jr., Tulsa; daughter Esther Harper and son-in-law John, New Albany, Ohio; daughter Marilyn Krause and son-in-law David, Lawrenceville, N.J.; son John Mayfield, Tulsa; granddaughter JaHannah Harper, grandson Justin Harper, granddaughters Rachel Krause, Jennah Harper and JanNessah Harper, and grandson Benjamin Krause.
He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Lorena Smith and husband Leo, Deer Park; and sister-in-law Patience Fitzwater, Deer Park
A service was held in Tulsa on July 12, and internment was at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Brazil, on July 14.
A memorial service will be held at the Crellin Assembly of God Church, Crellin, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 24.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Rev. Robert and Rev. Ruth Mayfield Scholarship Fund at Evangel University, Office of Development, 1111 North Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802.
The Mayfield family wishes to thank our many friends and family in the western Maryland area for their prayers and words of support. Although Dad lived most of the last 10 years in Tulsa, his heart, thoughts, and prayers were always with the people in his church and his community in Maryland and West Virginia.
ALBERT L. WILES
Albert L. "Corkey" Wiles, 78, Aurora, W.Va., died Sunday, July 17, 2005, at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center, Clarksburg, W.Va.
Born Jan. 20, 1927, in Rowlesburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late Charles Delbert and Edna (Lawton) Wiles.
He was Lutheran by faith and was a self-employed mechanic for many years. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a life member of the Proctor Kildow Post #71, American Legion, Oakland, and a member of Post #10077, VFW, Deer Park. He was a graduate of the Aurora High School, class of 1945, and was a former member of the Aurora Volunteer Fire Department.
Surviving are one daughter, Kim E. Kyle, Columbus, Ohio; two sons, Daniel K. Wiles, Aurora, and Vernon J. Wiles, Ashville, Ohio; one sister, Margaret Ford, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland, where a service was held on Wednesday, July 20, with the Rev. Thomas McGinnis officiating. Following the service, his body was cremated.
Military honors were accorded at the funeral home by members of the various veterans' organizations in southern Garrett County.
WILLIAM H. LAYMAN
William H. "Bill" Layman, 77, York, Maine, died Saturday, July 16, 2005, at his home.
Born Dec. 23, 1927, in Grantsville, he was a son of the late Hebert and Claire (Hanft) Layman.
After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and served with 103rd Seabees in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. After his discharge, he attended the University of Maryland at College Park, earning his bachelor's degree in 1952.
He was a professional negotiator and arbitrator for 53 years for the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers. He was also an instructor at the Placid Harbour School in Maryland.
He served as selectman for the town of York, and was elected three times as York County commissioner. He served as secretary of the York Charter Committee.
He also served as the AARP state legislative representative, was past vice president of the Maine Council of Senior Citizens and the York Democratic Town Committee, board member of Seacoast Shipyard Association, Maine County Commissioner Association, the York Co. Maine CCA, the Risk Insurance pool director, and member of the Work Force Investment Act.
He served seven terms as chairman of York County commissioners. He was also involved in the construction of the new York County Jail. He was a lifetime member of the VFW for 59 years and was also a member of the American Legion, the St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge, a charter member of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., and the Alliance for Retired Americans.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Gloria Raleigh Layman, York; three sons, William Layman Jr., Annapolis, Clifford Layman, Lothian, and John Layman, Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Diane Layman Ritter and Dawn Layton, both of Cairo, W.Va.; one stepson, Keith Bishop Sr., York; two brothers, Ronald Reed Layman, Cape Coral, Fla., and Jack Layman, Berlin; three sisters, Eileen Damon, Oakland, Helen Zeller, Strongville, Ohio, and Nancy Layman, Washington, D.C.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.
There will be no visiting hours. A service will be held on Friday, July 22, at 11 a.m. in the First Parish Congregational Church, York.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, NE Division, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701; or the VFW Post 6977 Building Fund, P.O. Box 201, York Beach, ME 03910.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Lucas & Easton Funeral Home of York.
ELMER R. NINER
Elmer R. Niner, 74, Oakland, died Monday, July 18, 2005, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland.
Born Nov. 25, 1930, in Crellin, he was a son of the late Charles W. and Cora E. (Bucklew) Niner.
He was owner of Niner Excavating for more than 25 years.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Peggy L. (Hinebaugh) Niner; one daughter, Susan D. Ash, Geneseo, Ill.; two sons, SMSgt. Richard A. Niner, Langley AFB, Va., and Gary L. Niner, Oakland; one sister, Leota Warnick, Oakland; one brother, Oliver Niner, Oakland; and six grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland, where a service was held on Thursday, July 21, with the Rev. Gail Hix-on officiating.
Interment was in the Deer Park Cemetery.
The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to the American Lung Association of Maryland, 1840 York Road, Suite M, Timonium, MD 21093.
WILLIAM S. MERRBACH
William Samuel "Sam" Merrbach, 78, Grantsville, died Monday, July 18, 2005, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Pa.
Born Feb. 27, 1928, in Grantsville, he was a son of the late Charles and Sarah (Miller) Merrbach. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marion (Meese) Merrbach; and one brother, John H. Merrbach.
He was a cook for TJ's Restaurant, Broadway, Va. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War, and was a member of the Red Run Mennonite Church, Grantsville.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Virginia (Crider) Shifflett Merrbach; two stepsons, Kenneth Ray Shifflett, Broadway, and Douglas William Shifflett, Linville; two stepdaughters, Betty Ann Grogg, Linville, Va., and Barbara Ellen Crider, Criders, Va.; seven step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, where a service was held today, Thursday, July 21, with Pastor Merle Durst officiating.
Interment was in the Merrbach cemetery.
Military rites were accorded by American Legion Post 214, Grantsville.
KENNETH W. EVANS
Kenneth William Evans, 74, Horse Shoe Run, W.Va., died Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland.
Born Feb. 4, 1931, in Leadmine, W.Va., he was a son of the late Herbert "Bus" and Ruth Elizabeth Humphrey Evans.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Buffalo Coal Co. for 30 years. He was a lifelong member of Thomas United Methodist Church, National Rifle Association, and Mt. Top Hunt Club.
Surviving are his wife, Peggy Shaffer Evans, whom he married May 29, 1954; two sons, Kenneth William Evans, Thomas, W.Va., and Perry Luke Evans, Horse Shoe Run; three brothers, Ernest W. Evans, Porterwood, W.Va., Robert L. Evans, Horse Shoe Run, and Theodore D. Evans, Oakland; two sisters, Patricia "Pat" Evans-Knotts, Eglon, W.Va., and Katherine Evans-Ball, Aurora, W.Va.; one adopted brother, Edward Evans, Hambleton, W.Va.; and two grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Hinkle Funeral Chapel, Davis, W.Va., on Friday, July 1, from 2 to 9 p.m.
A service will be held at the chapel on Saturday, July 2, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Mark McAllister officiating.
Interment will follow in the Texas Cemetery, Eglon, W.Va.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to either Southern Garrett Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 378, Oakland, MD 21550; or Row-lesburg Rescue Squad, Rowlesburg, WV 26425.
WADE M. PAUGH
Wade Milford Paugh, 73, Swanton, died Monday, July 18, 2005, at the Cumberland Memorial Hospital.
Born Sept. 11, 1931, in Kempton, he was a son of the late Dewey and Agnes (Warnick) Paugh.
He was retired from the Department of Natural Resources and was a Korean War veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Sylvia J. Paugh; four sons, William Paugh and Randy Paugh, both of Swanton, Albert Paugh Sr., Terra Alta, W.Va., and Jerry Paugh, Oakland; one brother, Emory Paugh, Oakland; three sisters, Arlene Wilson, Deer Park, Darlene Langston, Atkins, N.C., and Deloris Amtower, Mount Storm, W.Va.; and four grandchildren.
Friends were received at the David A. Burdock Funeral Home in Kitzmiller, where a service was held today, Thursday, July 21, with the Rev. Sol Via and Jack Tichinel officiating.
Interment was in the Deer Park Cemetery.
LOLETA E. TRUBAN
Loleta Edith Truban, 92, died Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at Monongalia General Hospital after a short illness.
Born Dec. 24, 1912, in William, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Leslie Burton Harsh and Isa Ruth Stemple Harsh. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Franklin David Truban; an infant daughter, Carole Jean Truban; one son, Theodore Floyd Truban; three brothers, Carlton, Wayne, and Richard Harsh; and one sister, Marie Roth.
She was a member of the Spruce Street United Methodist Church, and was a homemaker.
Surviving are one son, Fredrick Truban, Columbus, Ohio; two daughters, Eileen Ford, Morgantown, with whom she resided, and Patricia Wilt, Morgantown; and six grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Hastings Funeral Home, Morgantown, today, Thursday, July 21, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and from 9 until 10 a.m., the time of the service, on Friday, at the Spruce Street United Methodist Church. Pastor Ruth and Keith Simmons will officiating.
Interment will follow in the Arnettsville Cemetery, Arnettsville, W.Va.
The family requests that memorial donations take the form of contributions to the Spruce Street United Methodist Church, 368 Spruce St., Morgantown, WV 26505.
