Kathleen R. Simpson
Kathleen Ressie Wolfe Simpson, 70, of Buffalo died May 15, 2000, at home after a short illness.
She was a caregiver and a homemaker.
Surviving: daughters, Joyce Withrow of Nitro, Bonnie Alizna of Crowley, Texas, Pearl Rider and Leah Jean Woody, both of Culloden, Gail Lovejoy of Hurricane, and Johnna Bowles of Buffalo; sons, Walter Rider of Eagle Rock, California, Oatie Rider of Hurricane, Joe Rider of Lake Kiowa, Texas, and Gary Rider of St. Albans; brothers, Delbert Wolfe of North Carolina and Ed Wolfe of Ohio; sister, Frances Boggs of South Dakota; 24 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Service was held May 17, 2000 at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with the Rev. Don Myers officiating. Burial was in Cross Creek Cemetery, Buffalo.
Elmer H. Daniel
Elmer H. Daniel, 79, of Barboursville, W.Va., passed away Saturday, May 20, 2000, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 23, 2000, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Dr. Terrell Bradley. Entombment in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. He was born June 20, 1920, in McDowell County, a son of the late John Wesley and Alma Pearl Dyer Daniel. He was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Navy Reserve, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during WWII. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Charles, Georgia, Reece, Virgil, Cecil and Herman Daniel. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mae Carroll Daniel; one daughter and son-in-law, Maureen and Kelly Breedlove of Richmond, Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, Wesleigh and Rose Daniel of Barboursville; one brother and sister-in-law, Dorsey and Debbie Daniel of Barboursville; and two grandsons, John and Eric Daniel; many loving nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, and friends; a special brother-in-law, James Hardaway and a sister-in-law, Viola Trammell, both of Chesterfield, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Highlawn Baptist Church or Jackson Ave. Church of God.
Melva M. Dillon
Melva M. Dillon, 73, of Salt Rock died Thursday, May 18, 2000, at her home. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 21, 2000, at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel by Minister David Templeton. Burial in Curry Chapel Cemetery. She was born October 11, 1926, in Hamlin, W.Va., a daughter of the late Chancey and Suzie Galloway Dillon. She was a member of Merritts Creek Church of Christ. She is survived by two sisters, Mavis Chapman and Lois Bledsoe, both of Salt Rock; several nieces and nephews. Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.
Audrey O. Johnson
Mrs. Audrey O. Johnson, 70, of Milton, WV went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 20, 2000 at her home. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 23 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with Rev. Jackie D. Clark and Rev. Tex Nance officiating. Burial in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Audrey was born in Huntington on April 9, 1930. She was a daughter of the late Benjamine A. and Pearl L. Swann Burton. Audrey was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ataloa Collins and Freda Finley and brothers, Earl M. and Lewis Garrett Burton and on July 24, 1994 by her husband, Bennett T. “Sonny” Johnson, Sr. She was a member of Zoar Baptist Church, Milton and a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and Brent Chapman of Ona and Sue and Johnny Mount of Glenwood; five sons and three daughters-in-law, Emmett and Connie Johnson, Talmadge and Vivian Johnson, Roger Johnson, Ronnie Johnson and Ricky and special daughter-in-law, Mitzi Johnson all of Milton; fifteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Hospice of Cabell and Lincoln Co. and suggests that memorials be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV, 25709 or the Alzheimer's Asc., Suite 1100, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611 in lieu of flowers. Heck Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.
Junior Wirt “Mack” McCallister
Junior Wirt “Mack” McCallister, 78, of Ona, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2000, at his residence. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 21, at Antioch Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Davis and Minister Pete Davidson officiating. Burial in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. He was born Sept. 18, 1921, in Cabell County, W.Va., a son of the late Elba E. and Lula (Keenan) McCallister. He was also preceded in his death by two brothers, Cledith and Lonnie McCallister; and one sister, Alta Rose Yeager. Mack was a longtime member of Antioch Baptist Church and former trustee. He was a retired merchant and farmer. He was owner and operator of Mack's Foodking, Ona. Survivors include his wife, Colleen Mohr McCallister; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Sherry McCallister of Ona; one daughter and son-in-law, Jenny and Joe Hutchinson of Ona; three sisters, Oretha McDonie of Barboursville, Freddie Ray of Milton, and Beatrice Burgess of Barboursville; four brothers, Wirt McCallister of Barboursville, Delbert McCallister of Salt Rock, John McCallister of Ona, and Bob McCallister of Barboursville; five grandchildren, Wesley and Mary Beth McCallister of Raleigh N.C., Tamara and Dr. Charles Meadows of Huntington, Stephanie and Paul Johnston of Ona, Chantel and Todd Reutzel of Barboursville, and Joelle Hutchinson of Ona; four great grandchildren, Cody, Brianna, Morgan and Brooklynn Johnston. Mack was awaiting the arrival of a second great grandson, Jed Meadows; a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
Mary Victoria Gill Nida
Mrs. Mary Victoria Gill Nida, 87, of Huntington, formerly of Salt Rock, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Rosalie and Dale Edmunds. Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 19, 2000, at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel by Pastor Bill Cassady. Burial in Gill Cemetery, Salt Rock. She was born March 31, 1913, in Salt Rock a daughter of the late Elmer and June McComas Gill. She was a member of Bethlehem United Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Nida, thrree sisters, Lovie Jobe, Belva Jobe and Nellie Gill, and two brothers, Lonnie Gill and William O. “Deddie” Gill. She is survived by seven daughters and sons-in-law, Ida Mae and Bernard Adkins, Rosalie and Dale Edmunds, all of Milton, Wanda and Ken Waddell of Chesapeake, Ohio, Mary Jo and Roy Ball of Southgate, Mich., Nellie and Jerry Miller of Circleville, Ohio, Beulah and Joe Hayes of Arcadia, Fla., and Anna England of Manchester, Tenn; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lucian and Patricia Nida of Huntington, Dwight “Bill” and Teresa Nida of Salt Rock, Herbert and Beverly Nida of Chesapeake, Ohio; one sister, Ida Paugh of Middleport, Ohio; one brother, Paul Dewey Gill of Salt Rock; nineteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren Grandsons served as pallbearers. Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.
Eulah C. White Conrad
Eulah C. White Conrad, 84, of Milton, W.Va, departed this life Monday, May 22, 2000, at the home of a daughter, Shelba Ketchum of Hurricane. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday May 24, 2000, at the Bias Chapel, Milton W.Va., of which she was a member with Rev. James B. Legg officiating. Burial in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Eulah was born in Cabell Co. on Oct. 18,1915. She was a daughter of the late William P. and Suzanne E. Taylor White. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Namie Koontz and Hazel White, brothers, Eschol, Jennings, Ozie and William “Pinky” White, and on Feb. 9, 1992, by her husband of 55 years, Harry Othal Conrad. Survivors include daughters Yvonne Bias of Huntington and Shelba Ketchum of Hurricane; sons Don W. Conrad of LeSage and Dexter Dale Conrad of Milton; 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Neva Foster of Lewisburg, Pa. Heck Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.
Kathleen Duffer
Kathleen Duffer, died in the arms of her savior May 21, 2000. She was a devoted housewife and mother. Born in Milton, W.Va., November 18,1929, she relocated to Columbus in 1952. She was saved in 1948 and dedicated her life to the Lord. She always witnessed for the Lord, whether to a stranger, friend or family members to be saved before it's too late. She lived her testimony until the Lord called her home. Member of Little Bell Baptist Church. A loving wife for over 49 years to Joe Duffer until the Lord called him home in 1996. Also preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Sylvia Hinkle and son Roger Duffer; and sisters Reba Young and Ada Karr. A loving mother to her daughters, Rebecca (Michael) Parsley, JoAnn (David) Stevens and Bonnie (Jeffrey) Justice, and will be remembered as a loving grandmother to Amy, Nicole, Faith, David Joe and Katelyn; great grandson Troy; brothers Howard, George, Glenn, Lloyd and Clay Hinkle; sister Florence Coleman; many nieces, nephews, friends and family. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 23, 2000, at the O. R. Woodyard Co. Chapel. Funeral service was held Wednesday, May 24 at Little Bell Baptist Church, 2706 London Groveport Rd., Pastor Arthur Muncy officiating. Interment
Obetz Cemetery.
Theresia M. Runyan
Theresia M. Runyan, 74, of Milton, widow of Jerry R. Runyan, died Saturday, May 20th, 2000, in Charleston Area Medical Center General Division. She was a retired sales clerk for Sears Department Store. Survivors include one son, Fred R. Runyan of San Rafael, Calif. Funeral liturgy Thursday at St. Stephens Catholic Center, Ona; burial in Maupin Cemetery, Ona. Heck Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.
Janet Casto
Janet Casto, 47, of Poca died May 17, 2000, at home of cancer.
She was a graduate of Poca High School and a former employee of Dr. Steve Zekan, Charleston. She attended Freedom Baptist Church, Milton.
Surviving: son, Jason McClanahan at home; daughter, Tina Sigman at home; parents, Fredrick and Frances Casto of Buffalo; sisters, Jane Jividen of Poca and Nancy K. Jividen of Eleanor; brothers, Curtis Casto of Inwood, Steve Casto of Buffalo and Keith Casto of Red House; one grandson.
Service was held May 19, 2000 at Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, with the Rev. James Jobe and the Rev. Arles Covert officiating. Burial was in Walker Chapel Cemetery, Robertsburg. Memorial donations may be made to the Janet Casto Memorial, c/o Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar WV 25064.
Geneva E. Nelson
Geneva E. Nelson, 69, of Hurricane died May 17, 2000, at home after a long illness.
She was retired from Bobbie Brooks, Inc. and was a homemaker.
Surviving: husband, Charles Sr.; son, Charles Jr.; daughters, Cindy Nelson of Georgetown, Kentucky and Teresa Sadler of Scott Depot; brothers, Junior Williams of Covington, Virginia and Bill Williams of Blanchley, Oregon; one grandson.
Service was held May 20, 2000 at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Jim McGehee officiating. Burial was in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Memorial donations may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar WV 25064.
Samuel Watson
Samuel Watson, 53, of Teays Valley died May 18, 2000, at home.
He was a master plumber, a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters union and a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He attended Maranatha Fellowship, St. Albans.
Surviving: wife, Phyllis; daughter, Christy McClung of Hurricane; mother, Belva Watson of Charleston; grandson, Jacob McClung of Hurricane.
Service was held May 20, 2000 at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Terry Hogue officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Wayne Vernon “Chuck” Epling
Wayne Vernon “Chuck” Epling, 48, of Scottown, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral service were conducted Friday, May 12, 2000, at the Wallace Funeral and Chapel by the Rev. Robert Hatfield. Burial in the Harvey Family Cemetery. He was born October 3, 1951, in Hamlin, W.Va, a son of Lessie Harvey Epling of Huntington and the late Leonard Epling. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Hughes Epling; one sister, Betty Chapman of Guyandotte, W.V; six brothers, Royce Smith of Salem, Ohio, Merlin Smith of South Point, Ohio, Warren Smith and Charles Smith, both of Huntington, Fornia Smith of Ridgely, W.Va., and Sam Epling of Barboursville. Wallace Chapel Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.
Frankie E. McComas
Frankie E. McComas, 86, of Glenwood, widow of Vollie McComas Sr., passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 12, 2000 at Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington, with Max Spurlock officiating. Burial in Gwinn Cemetery on Spurlock Creek. She was born January 4, 1914, in Mason County, W.Va., a daughter of the late William Harm Johnson and Lillie Mae Jeffers Johnson Shull. She was also preceded in death by four sisters and a grandson. She was a member of Glenwood Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters and a son-in-law, Phyllis Dye of Glenwood, Mildred McComas of Huntington, and Lorena and Ronnie Woodrum, also of Huntington; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Earl and Irene McComas of Columbus, Vollie McComas Jr. and Earlene McComas of Glenwood, Willard McComas of Lakeview, Ohio, Billy and Sue McComas of Lesage, W.Va.; a sister, Geneva Chapman of Huntington; two brothers, Morris Johnson of Ashton, W.Va, and Elmer Johnson of Apple Grove, W.Va.; 34 children; 51 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren. Chapman Mortuary, Huntington, was in charge of arrangements.
Ida Lee Ramsey
Ida Lee Ramsey, 80, of East Lynn, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2000, at home. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 13, 2000, at the home of Garrison Ramsey, Rt. 1, East Lynn, by Minister Emual Adkins and Minster Delmer Adkins. Burial in Ramsey-Cende Cemetery, near the home. She was born April 30, 1920, in Wayne County, a daughter of the late Lucian and Emma Adkins. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Vena, Verlie, Bama, and Elizabeth Adkins; one brother, Delbert Adkins; one daughter, Sue Ramsey; and one grandson Jason Cende. Survivors include her husband, Frank Garrison Ramsey; two daughters and one son-in-law, Spicy and James P. Cende of East Lynn and Polly Brumfield of East Lynn; one son and daughter-in-law, Jones L. and Patty Ramsey of Branchland, one sister, Ella Bartram of Barboursville; one brother, Girard Adkins of Michigan; 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.
Allene Gorden Anderson
Allen Gorden Anderson, 83, of Huntington, formerly of Barboursville, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 13, 2000, at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel by Rev. Gary Hayes. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was born July 14, 1916, in Barboursville, a daughter of the late Luther and Mazie Edwards Arthur. She was a member of the Barboursville First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Popey” Anderson. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Rev. Dale Orihood, of Huntington; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Martha Anderson of Waldorf, Md., and Danny and Debbie Anderson of Tucson, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Faye Blake Shamlin
Faye Blake Shamlin, 92, of Milton widow of Ernest & Shamlin, died Saturday, May 13, 2000. She was retired from Blenko Glass Co. Survivors include two sons, Ernest B. “Blake” Shamlin of Cary, N.C., and David Shamlin of Florence, S.C.; and three brothers, Kermit Blake, Hubert “Junior’ Blake Jr. and the Rev. James D. Blake, all of Milton. Memorial services were held Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at Milton United Methodist>dist Church; burial was in Forest Memorial Park Milton. Heck Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to Milton United Methodist Church.
Wesley Richard “Babe” Yates
Wesley Richard “Babe” Yates, 83, of Milton, W.Va., passed away Thursday, May 11, 2000, at his home, “The Barn,” after a five month illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 14 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton, with Pastors Ted Nance and Ed Hood officiating. Burial in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Richard was born June 17, 1916, in Milton, a son of the late Jacob R. and Emma White Yates. He attended Lower Creek United Methodist Church, Milton and retired from McLouth Steel, Trenton, Mich., in 1979 with 29 years of service. Richard was a life member of Hiram Lodge 110 F & AM, Flat Rock, Mich., and a 15 year member of the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society. Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mildred McComas Yates; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dewey Lee and Patricia Yates of Milton, Dana and Judy Yates of Grove City, Ohio, and Robin and Barbara Yates of Brownstown Mich.; nine grandchildren, Lee and wife, Reva, Lori and husband, Joe, Leslie, Sherri, Carri, Michael, Jason, Rachel and husband, Pete and Corey; two step grandchildren, Johnny and Sandra, 12 great grandchildren, Jacob, Brian, Betsy, Bradley, Ryan, Joshua, Ashley, Sarah, Justin, Benjamin, Adam and Austin; four step great grandchildren, Michelle, Ryan, Sean and Krista; a sister, Ella Stevens of Huntington; one brother and four sisters-in-law, Revere and Thelma Yates of Milton, Mary Alice, Kathleen and Eleanor; and 25 nephews and nieces. Pallbearers were grandsons and great grandsons. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Huntington and Lincoln Co. Heck Funeral Home, Milton was in charge of arrangements.
Henry A. Adkins Sr.
Henry Arthur Adkins, Sr., 67, of Hurricane died May 7, 2000, at home after a long illness.
He was a disabled employee from L.C. Halstead Co., Hurricane. He was a a Baptist and an Army veteran.
Surviving: wife, Mary M. Adkins of Hurricane; daughters, Pamela Sue Green of Clear Creek, Martha Ellen Robinson of Elkhorn City, Kentucky, and Shelia May Elkins of Hurricane; sons, Henry Arthur Jr. of St. Albans and Dowell W. of Louisville, Kentucky; sister, Martha Ellen Russell of St. Albans; eight grandchildren.
Service was held May 10, 2000 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Frankie Russell officiating. Burial was in Gibson Family Cemetery, Scott Depot. Memorial donations may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar WV 25064.
Virginia D. Pauley
Virginia Dietz DuFour Pauley, 87, of Scott Depot died May 8, 2000, in Teays Valley Nursing Center after a long illness.
She was a former C&P Telephone operator, a member of New Hope Baptist Church, St. Albans, and mission interpreter for the West Virginia Baptist Convention. She served as youth leader, Sunday school teacher and choir member at churches where her husband served. She was a recipient of the Apollo Award from Alderson Broaddus College.
Surviving: husband, the Rev. George R. Pauley; sons, George R. “Dick” of Frankfort, Kentucky and Thomas K. of Huntington; daughter, Diane Pauley Perkins of Nashville, Tennessee; sister, Mary Ethel Hammock of Dunbar; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Service was held May 10, 2000 at Dunbar First Baptist Church with the Rev. Archie Snedegar, the Rev. Thomas E. Stevens Jr., the Rev. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Jerry LePeare, and the Rev. Michael Derry officiating. Burial was in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to George & Virginia Pauley Alderson-Broaddus Scholarship Fund, c/o New Hope Baptist Church, 650 Coal River Road, St. Albans WV 25177.
Charles L. Ruby
Charles Lee Ruby, 77, of Hurricane died May 9, 2000, at home after a short illness.
He was a retired construction supervisor for Union Carbide with 26 years’ service. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 170, Nitro, and Pleasant View Church of God. He was a lifelong resident of Hurricane and a Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving: daughter, Pat Wilson of Hurricane; son, Phillip H. of St. Albans; sister, Beulah Wiseman of St. Albans; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Service was held May 12, 2000 at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Harold C. Richards and the Rev. Boyd C. Purcell officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, with Masonic rites by Masonic Lodge 170. Memorial donations may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care Inc., 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar WV 25064.
Lambert L. Barnette
Lambert L. “Jack” Barnette, 85, of Scott Depot, formerly of Ripley and Dunbar, died May 10, 2000, in Valley Health Village, South Charleston, after a long illness.
He was retired from Gravely Tractor Co. with 30 years’ service and from Dickerson-Davis Trucking Co.
Surviving: wife, Delores L. Asbury Barnette; sons, Larry Eugene Barnette of Texas, Samuel Leroy Barnette of Winfield and Eugene Asbury of Cross Lanes; daughters, Sharon Rose Mitchell and Kimberly Ann Kerns, both of Ripley, Karen Inez Waugh of St. Albans, Diana Asbury of Nitro, and Ann Jenkins of Teays Valley; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
Service was held May 12, 2000 at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. William Layne Jr. officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Johnny F. Kessell
Johnny F. Kessel, 59, of Liberty died May 10, 2000, at home after a short illness.
Surviving: daughter, Mary T. Kessell of Liberty; son, Johnny of Carrolton, Georgia; five grandchildren.
Graveside service was held May 13, 2000 in Brown Cemetery, Liberty, with the Rev. Sam Kinser officiating. Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, was in charge of arrangements.
Shirley K. Evans
Shirley K. Evans, 56, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, formerly of Hometown, died May 10, 2000.
She was a homemaker and operator of Nanny’s Day Care.
Surviving: husband, Ray; daughters, Stephanie Stubblefield and Pamela Stuart, both of Fort Smith; sons, Chris Honaker of Greenwood and David Evans of Fort Smith; sisters, Helen Burnside of Hometown, Jackie Rollins and Bea Wilkinson, both of Aiken, South Carolina, and Lee Rollins of Windsor, South Carolina; brothers, Homer Santrock of Winfield, James Santrock of Akron, Ohio, Charles Santrock of Norfolk, Virginia, and Robert Santrock of Ocala, Florida; eight grandchildren.
Service and burial was held May 15, 2000 in Fort Smith.
Goldie G. Bays
Goldie Garnet Colwell Bays, 96, of Hurricane died May 12, 2000, in Teays Valley Center after a long illness.
She attended Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Hurricane. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Putnam County.
Surviving: son, Claxton L. Bays of Cincinnati; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
Service was held May 15, 2000 at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with the Rev. Walter Wade officiating. Burial was in Mount Olive Cemetery, Hurricane.
William K. Davis
William K. “Bill” Davis, 38, of Marietta, formerly of Bridgeport, died May 12, 2000, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky of carbon monoxide poisoning.
He was a former commissioner of Corrections for the state of West Virginia and a graduate of Bridgeport High School and Fairmont State College. He was a military policeman in the Army Reserves.
Surviving: daughter, April E. Davis of Winfield; son, J. Matthew Davis of Winfield; brother, Robert Davis of Jacksonville, Florida; maternal grandmother, Thelma Collins of Jacksonville.
Service was held May 16, 2000 at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley. Burial was in Winfield Cemetery. The family suggests donations to Domestic Violence, PO Box 403, Huntington WV 25708.
Gregory D. Brown
Gregory Dale Brown, 36, of Winfield died April 30, 2000, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, of injuries received in an automobile accident in Grayson, Kentucky.
He was an employee of Mattress Warehouse and was born in Louisville, Kentucky.
Surviving: wife, Jacki D. Brown of Ona; son, Gregory Dakota “Cody” Brown at home; stepdaughter, Kara Williams of Ona; parents, Barbara and Don Brown of Louisville; sister, Kim Knopf of Charleston and Shannon Brown of Louisville; brothers, Keenan Brown and Jerry Brown, both of Louisville.
Mass of Christian burial was held May 3, 2000 at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with the Rev. Dean G. Borgmeyer officiating. Burial was in St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery, Louisville. Additional service was held May 4, 2000 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Louisville, with Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home, Louisville, in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Gregory Dakota Brown Scholarship Fund, c/o United National Bank, PO Box 393, Charleston WV 25322.
Betty Jo Wolfe
Betty Jo Hill Wolfe, 69, of Eleanor died April 30, 2000, at home after a long illness.
She was a graduate of Buffalo High School and was a retired school secretary for Buffalo Elementary and George Washington Middle School with 21 years’ service. She was past president of the Putnam County Service Personnel Association and a crafter, who sold her work through various area outlets.
Surviving: daughters, Cynthia Wolfe O’Neill of Bloomington, Indiana and Cathy Turnbull of Houston; granddaughter, Aoife O’Neill of Bloomington.
Service was held May 3, 2000 at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with the Rev. Keith Leap officiating. Burial was in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House. Memorial contributions may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar WV 25064.
