Eulla Pansey Mitchell
Eulla Pansey Mitchell, 92, of Hurricane died June 8, 2003, in Heartland of Riverview Nursing Home.
She was a member of Open Door Baptist Church, Huntington.
Surviving: daughter, Hermetta Keeling of Huntington; son, C. Wilburn Mitchell of Peterstown; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren.
Service was held Thursday, June 12, 2003, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Jerry Chapman officiating. Burial was in Mount Olive Cemetery.
A. Dudley Rumbaugh
A. Dudley Rumbaugh, 84, of Hurricane died June 9, 2003, following a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Margaret Kerr Rumbaugh; his wife of 53 years, Virginia Hinkle Rumbaugh; brothers, Lloyd, Luther and Alvin; and sister, Elizabeth Davis.
He was retired from Blue Shield/Blue Cross of West Virginia with 33 years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hurricane, where he served as a Sunday school teacher and deacon. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving: daughters and their husbands, Ann and Randy Adams of Denver, North Carolina, Jane and Jim Sovine of Raleigh, North Carolina; son, Roger of Charleston; sisters, Myrtle Rumbaugh of Hurricane, Myrdith Maclerry of Luling, Louisiana and Martha Lee Smith of Nokomis, Florida; four grandchildren.
Service was held Thursday, June 12, 2003, at First Baptist Church of Hurricane with the Rev. Dr. Charles Hendricks officiating. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery, Dunbar. Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of arrangements.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Hurricane or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Mary E. Christy
Mrs. Mary E. Christy, 84, of Poca died June 13, 2003, in Thomas Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Christy was a Christian.
Surviving: daughters, Shelbie J. DSaunders and Linda Hughes, both of Poca; sisters, Helena Milam of Red House and Juanita Bailey of Ohio; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.
Service was held Monday, June 16, 2003, at Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with Pastor Robert Lacy officiating. Burial was in the Memorial Gardens. Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, was in charge of arrangements.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
W.H. “Tom” Young
W.H. “Tom” Young, 76, of Fraziers Bottom died June 13, 2003, at home.
He was born December 31, 1926, a son of the late Charles Locie Young and Callie Dona Harbour Young.
Surviving: wife, Sarah Frances Holley Young; children, Barbara Jean Rose, Dallas Harold Young and William D. Young, all of Hurricane, and Phyllis Ann Gillispie of Culloden; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Service was held at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley. Burial was in Young Family Cemetery, Fraziers Bottom.
Arnold W. Joyce
Arnold Wilson Joyce, 82, of Newport News, Virginia died Tuesday, June 10, 2003.
Born in Scott Depot to the late Arnold and Sarah Joyce, he served with the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps during World War II. In 1982 he retired from Exxon after 37 years of service. He was an avid metal detector and enjoyed finding treasures for more than 30 years.
Surviving: his wife of 54 years, Joyce; daughters, Becky and Debi; sons, Mike, Tim, Dave and Danny; granddaughters, Kim, Christy, Lindsey, Lauren, Lynne, Cari, Kasey, Lesley, Robin, Amanda, Amy, Marie, Lori, and Cassie; grandson, Jason; great-grandchildren, Sydnee and Jadyn; sisters, Lillian McClain, Alice Joyce, Colleen Burnside, Ruth Pauley, all of Scott Depot, Arlene Wells of Winfield, and Jean Briscoe of Luling, Louisiana; brother, Hobert Joyce of Scott Depot; numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 100 Blackburn Lane, Hampton VA 23666, of which he was a member.
Edith Leola Nicely Adkins
Edith Leola Nicely Adkins, 85 of Branchland, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at Sunbridge Care Center in Putnam County. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, June 14, 2003, at Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel by the Rev. David Cardwell. Burial in Baylous Cemetery. She was born April 1, 1918, in Cabell County, a daughter of the late Nathan and Elizabeth Carter Nicely. She was preceded in death by her husband Dewey Granville Adkins, seven brothers and two sisters. She is survived by five children and their spouses, Roger Ray and Linda Adkins of Salt Rock, Raymond Lee and Brenda Adkins of Branchland, Gary Warren and Jane Adkins of South Carolina, Lawanna and Charlie Bias of Alabama, Connie Denise and Leland Adkins of Branchland; 16 grandchildren, nine children; and two sisters. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.
Freda E. Gilpin
Freda E. Gilpin, 75, of Huntington passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2003, in St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 14, 2003, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton, with Pastor Gordon Simpson officiating. Burial in Balls Chapel Cemetery, Ashton. She was born Jan. 31, 1928, in Cabell County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Lester and Minnie Spurlock. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Linda K. Pike. She retired from Cabell Huntington Hospital after 18 years of service. She is survived by her three children, Robin Thomas of Huntington, Butch Gilpin of Proctorville, Ohio, and LaDonna Cutlip of Milton; four brothers, Larry Spurlock of Wayne, Gary Spurlock of Ona, Wilbert Spurlock of Ashton, WV, and Jim Spurlock of Glenwood; two sisters, Annetta Short of Glenwood and Peggy Knapp of Huntington; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Heck Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Jean Owens Morris
Mrs. Jean Owens passed away on Monday, June 9, 2003. She is survived by her husband, Roy M. Morris; one sister, Jo Ann Owens; one brother and sister-in-law, C. Perry & Barbara Owens; sisters-in-law, Doris Wilson and Betty Harbour and their spouses. Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens with Dr. John F. Sloop and Dr. W.K. Thomas officiating. Lindsey Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Jack Timothy “Tim” Patterson
Jack Timothy “Tim” Patterson, 40, of Milton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2003. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, June 13, 2002 at the Jefferson Avenue Church of God by Rev. Paul Farley and Pastor Greg Tomlinson. Burial in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Barboursville, W.Va. He was born October 10, 1962, in Huntington, a son of Jack Davis and Lillian Fannin Patterson of Prichard, W.Va. He was a production worker with Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia at Buffalo. In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Jonora Gregory Patterson; a son Jack Timothy “J.T.” Patterson II; and a daughter, Brooke LaRae Patterson, both at home; one brother and sister-in-law, Jon Mark and Barbara Patterson and their children Jon Jacob, Elisabeth and Aden Patterson all of Willow Spring, N.C.; his in-laws, Donald and Helen Gregory of Columbus, Ohio; Cleo and Frank Horton of Wheelersburg, Ohio, Rick, Rita, Jeremy, Christina, Benjamin and Rebekah Elkins of Barboursville, W.Va.; Doug, Denise, Joshua, Brandon, Andrea, Jessica and Justin Gregory of South Webster, Ohio; Jessica, Justin, Chris, Kathy, Israel and Zachary Smith of Wheelersburg, Ohio; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins, and many special friends, including Tommy McComas, Rod Ashworth and Jerry Zerkle. Reger Funeral Home, was in charge of arrangements. Jack was the best husband, daddy, son and brother.
Zadie Trippett
Mrs. Zadie Trippett, 73, of Glenwood, widow of Robert Trippett, passed away Wednesday. June 11, 2003, at St. Mays Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 13, 2003, at Chapman’s Mortuary, with Rev. Ephraim Tomblin officiating. Burial in Greenbottom Memorial Park. She was born April 5, 1930, at Glenwood, W.Va., a daughter of the late Willie and Florence Tincture Halley. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Cornelia Davis and Maxine Holley; two brothers, Willard Holley and Robert Holley; and a grandson, Damian James Dean. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Geraldine Dean and Butch Bowman, and Peggy and Johnny Call Sr. all of Glenwood; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Patricia Trippett Jr., of Glenwood; and two sisters Nora Mae Henry and Josephine Blake, both of Ona; four brothers, Emory Holley of Milton, Paul Holley of Ona, Fred Holley of Glenwood and Chester Holley of Nine-Mile; nine grandchildren and their spouses or friends; Danny and Cleo Trippett, Teresa and Larry Chapman, Christopher and Stephanie Dean, Crystal and Daniel Spears, James and Nanette Dean, Karen Trippett and Rick Johnson, Jason Trippett and Melissa Scott, Rodney Dean and Christi Kuhn, Johnny Call Jr., and Angela Adkins; and eight great-grandchildren, Kayla and Kaitlin Trippett, Amber Chapman Jacob, Isiac, Calab, and Matthew Dean and Emily Paige Spears.
Shirley Newman
Shirley Newman, 61, of Huntington passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 13, 2003, at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel by Pastor Bill Cassady. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. She was born January 9, 1942, in Logan County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Roy and Marie Bills Nelson. She is survived by her husband, Robert Newman; one daughter, Teresa Abbess Butler of Huntington; five sisters, Myrtle Clonch, Elizabeth Shaffer, Louise Gibson, Freda Harless and Nina Breedlove; three brothers, Roy Nelson Jr., Luther Nelson and Tommy Lucas; three grandchildren, Ryan Abbess, Erin Butler and Bradley Butler. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.
James Nighbert Aldridge Sr.
James Nighbert Aldridge Sr., 73, of Lesage, W.Va., died Sunday, June 8, 2003, in St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born August 7, 1929, in Huntington, a son of the late Dr. John Edward and Margaret Thompson Aldridge. Mr. Aldridge was a graduate of Marshall Lab School and the Kentucky Military Institute and attended the University of Kentucky. He was the owner and operator of Aldridge Farms for 54 years and in his early farming experience, Farmer Bill Click was his mentor. Mr. Aldridge was President of the Farm Bureau, state President of ASC under the Eisenhower administration, a member of the Cabell County Planning Commission, Republican Jury Commissioner of Cabell County, past President of Nighbert Land Company, a member of Guyan Golf and Country Club and a member of The Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. He was also preceded by a brother, John Edward Aldridge and a sister, Helen Aldridge Shinkle. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Charlotte Garred Aldridge; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. James N. and Janel Aldridge of Huntington; three daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Danny Gardner of Huntington, Laura Jane and David Kerns of Troy, Michigan, Mary Elizabeth and Timothy Gocke Sr. of Fremont Ohio; a brother, George T. Aldridge of Johnston, S.C.; a sister, Frances Aldridge Reiman of Redmond, Ore.; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Michael Estep, Andrew Gardner, Edward Gardner, Mathew Aldridge, Evan Aldridge and Melissa A. Molter, all of Huntington, Alexander Kerns, Amy Kerns of Troy, Mich., Molly Gocke, Timothy N. Gocke Jr., of Fremont Ohio.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at The First Avenue Baptist Church by Dr. Allen Reasons. Interment
in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mr. Danny Gardner, Mr. David Palmer Kerns, Mr. Timothy Neff Gocke, Sr., Mr. Andrew Ray Gardner, Mr. Edward James Gardner, Mr. Michael Edward Estep, Mr. Alexander Aldridge Kerns, Mr. Timothy Neff Gocke, Jr., Mr. Mathew David Aldridge, Mr. Evan Stratton Aldridge and Colonel William Edward Aldridge. Honorary Pallbearers were Mr. Phillips C. Emmons, Mr. A. Gordon Merry, Jr., Mr. A. Gordon Merry, III, Mr. John Churchill Hodges, Mr. Frank E. Hanshaw, Mr. David B. Daugherty, The Honorable David M. Pancake, Mr. Dorsey L. Pennington, Mr. Ronald L. Hooser, Mr. George C. Lambros, Dr. R. F. Smith Jr., Mr. Ray M. Gardner, Dr. Thomas F. Scott, Dr. Jack R. Steel, Mr. James L. Hamilton, Mr. Frederick H. Sammons, Mr. David A. Foard, Jr., Dr. Lee Alvin Arrington, Mr. W. Samuel C. Endicott, Mr. Tom Davis, Mr. Jim Proctor, Captain Steve Stewart, Mr. Robert L. Lake, Jr., Dr. Patrick Brown and Dr. Robert Turner. Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, 1135 5th Ave., Huntington, WV, 25701 or to the Ohio River Road Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 266, Lesage, WV 25537 . Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Edith Emma Smith Ash
Edith Emma Smith Ash, 83, of Lesage, W.Va., passed away Sunday, June 8, 2003, in St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 12, 2003, at Beard Mortuary, with Pastor Rick Brown officiating, burial in Oaklawn Memorial Park. She was born December 1, 1919, in Logan, WV, the daughter of the late Joseph and Donna Brown Smith. Also preceding her in death is her loving husband Carlton F. Ash; three brothers Charles Smith, Ernest Smith, and Robert Smith; three sisters Glenna Crenshaw, Minnie Weir, and Florence Smith; and a grandson Carl M. Ash. She was an active supporter of Green Acres, a faithful and active member of Cox’s Landing United Methodist Church of Lesage. She was a loving friend, mother, wife, and grandmother, leaving behind many loving friends and relatives. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Freddie R. Ash and Sue Ash of Lesage, WV, Carl Q. Ash and Rosalie Ash of Huntington; one daughter, Connie C. Ash at home; three grandsons, Rodney and wife Darlene Ash of Letart, W.Va., Robert R. and Ellen Ash of Lawrenceburg, Ind., Michael and Michelle Ash of Lesage; three step grandsons, Tim Floyd of Lesage, Seth and Pam Floyd of Barboursville, David and Joni Floyd of Lesage; great-grandchildren, Brighan Ash, Brittini Ash of Letart, W.Va., Evangeline Ash, Emily Ash, step-great-grandchildren, Jesse Garrett of Ravenswood, W.Va., Charlie Ash of Lesage, Carrie Floyd, Madison Floyd of Barboursville and Hannah Floyd of Lesage; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. The family would like to thank all the caregivers Mildred Darling, Carolyn and Richard Burge, Becky Abbott, and her church family for their loving care and devotion.
Charles E. Bailey
Charles E. Bailey, 82, of Broadway, N.C, formerly of Culloden, W.Va., died Saturday, June 7, 2003, at Oak Haven Rest Home in Sanford, N.C. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a retired truck driver and a member of the International Teamsters Local No. 175. He was preceded in death by his wife Beulah V. Bailey. Graveside service was held Thursday, June 12, 2003, at Forest Memorial Park in Milton, W.Va. Surviving are daughters Vivian Thompson of Richmond, Va., and Deborah Dodd of Hay Market Va.; sons, Dann Bailey of Canton, Ohio, and Gregory A. Bailey of Broadway; stepsister, Alta Lewis of Hurricane, W.Va.; grandchildren, Bradley Thompson, Brian Thompson, Allena Grace Bailey, Lauren Renae Mascitti, Caitlin Faye Whitaker and Daniel Miles Whitaker. The family received friends at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, W.Va. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.
Myrle Edward Bailey
Myrle Edward Bailey, 64, of West Hamlin went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 7, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Geraldine Rose Butcher Bailey; three sons and daughters-in-law, Eric and Terry Butcher of Hephzibah, Ga., Bret Bailey of South Beloit, Ill., and Quentin “Tiny” and Debra Bailey of West Hamlin; one daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Ricky Clay of Chesapeake, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, Eric Butcher, Sara Beth Colohan, Todd Bailey, Scott Bailey, Bretney Bailey, Stephanie Kraft, Jonathan Kraft, Nicholas Clay, Bobbi Jo Bailey and Jamie Lee Bailey; five sisters, Arlene Perry, Darlene McCallister, Marcella Stowers, Edna Cremeans and Violet Keenan; two brothers, Robert Johnson and Leslie Boyce Bailey, and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar and Goldie Bailey, with whom he made his childhood home; his mother, Mazel B. Johnson and stepfather, Albert Johnson Jr.; two brothers, Denver Bailey and Homer Bailey. He was employed for 26 years at Perry Norvell Shoe Company in Huntington. He was a bass singer in a gospel quartet for many years. We offer thanks to a special friend, Lillian Faye Chapman, caregiver to Myrle and Geraldine Rose. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Russell “Buck” Adkins, Rev. Steve Nida and Pastor Bill Cassady. Burial in Enon Cemetery.
Billy Jack Richardson
Billy Jack Richardson, 70, of Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Ona, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2003, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Private military graveside services were conducted by the VFW Post #9738 Huntington. He was born October 29, 1932, in Cabell County, a son of the late Henry Richardson Sr. and Louise Bryom Richardson. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Navy as a 3rd class gunnersmate aboard the USS Los Angeles, and was a retired teacher and principal. He taught and coached football and baseball at Milton High School and was a principal or vice-principal at Enslow, Oley, Barboursville and Cox’s Landing schools. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Ellen Adkins Richardson, two brothers, Charles Richardson and David Richardson and one sister, Cora Lee Rovillard. He is survived by one daughter, Lenora Richardson of Salt Rock; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Eron Richardson of St. Albans, Billy Jack Richardson II of Roanoke, Va., and Nathan and Lisa Richardson of Barboursville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Geraldine and Clarence Wallace of Florida and Nancy and Ralph Henson of Huntington; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Henry and Dee Richardson of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Robert Bryom of Huntington; four grandchildren Ashley and Justin Richardson of Roanoke, Va., and Brandi and Matthew Richardson of Barboursville Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements. The family would like to thank Dr. Kimmey and the oncology staff of St. Mary’s Medical Center for their loving care.
Mary Elizabeth Dent
Mary Elizabeth Dent, 86, of Scott Depot died June 3, 2003, at home.
She was born May 15, 1917 in Southside, Mason County, a daughter of the late James W. and Mimmie Surbaugh Lanier. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dawson Dent, sisters, Ruth Racer and Virginia Lanier, grandsons, Brian and Troy Dent, her grandfather, John David Surbaugh, a son-in-law, Acie Call, and an infant son at birth.
Her family includes 15 sets of five generations.
She was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Cross Lanes, and was a five-year member of KOPS.
Surviving: daughters and their husbands, Nancy Call of Fraziers Bottom, Linda and Lonnie Pauley of Winfield, Rebecca and John Snyder of Scott Depot; sons and their wives, Sidney and Jean Dent, John and Shelia Dent and Donald Wayne Dent, all of Scott Depot, William “Ted” and Susie Dent of Millington, Tennessee, and Larry Dent of Poca; brother, John Lanier of South Charleston; 29 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Peggy Smith of Nitro.
Service was held Thursday, June 5, 2003, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with Pastors Brent Null and Ron Armstrong officiating. Burial was in Beech Hill Cemetery, Southside.
The family requests memorial donations be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 813 Somerset Drive, Charleston WV 25302.
Dolores Jean Jividen
Dolores Jean King Jividen, 64, of Eleanor died June 2, 2003, in CAMC General of injuries sustained in a car accident on Route 34 near Winfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arlie V. and Pansy V. Kessell.
She was an employee of Elder-Beerman in Kanawha City and attended Emma Chapel, Liberty.
Surviving: husband of 46 years, Rex; daughter and son-in-law, Carrie L. and Rick Harris of Scott Depot; stepgrandson, Andrew Harris of Eleanor.
Service was held Thursday, June 5, 2003, at Emma Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Groves officiating. Burial was in Emma Chapel Cemetery. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.
Violet V. Wandling
Violet V. Wandling, 86, of Nitro died June 3, 2003, in Putnam General Hospital.
Surviving: children, Judy Randolph and husband, Howard, of Hurricane, Jeanette Chase and companion, Joe Butler, of Scott Depot, Harold Robert Wandling Jr. and Kimberly Wandling, both of Pliny, and Janice Wandling of Nitro; sisters, Margie Buchanon of Poca, Dorothy Bailey of Hometown, Erna Meadows and Frances McMinmon of Mason; grandchildren, Amy Wandling, Stacy Chase, Jeremy Wandling, Jason Wandling, Brandi Wandling and Joe Butler; great-grandchildren, Austin Maddox and Zachary Wandling.
Service was held Thursday, June 5, 2003, at Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, with the Rev. Ray Humphrey officiating. Burial was in Emma Chapel Cemetery, Liberty.
Homer K. Criner
Homer K. Criner, 88, of Red House died June 3, 2003, at his home after a short illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, three sisters, his wife, one son, and one grandson.
He was a lifelong resident of Putnam County. He was a former employee of Raymond City Coal Transportation Corporation. In June 1979, after 36 years of service, he retired from Monsanto where he held the position of head operator. During his life, he attended Paradise Church of God and Lone Oak Church of God Mission. His hobbies included puzzles, reading and gardening.
He was a loving father to 15 children and a devoted husband to his wife of 66 years, Lesta.
Surviving: daughters, Delores M. Barnes of Midway, Agatha L. Currey of Charleston, Mary L. Boggess of Liberty, Ruth A. Barnett of Arbuckle, Nagene C. Cable of Hometown, Bethlene K. Barnett of Buffalo, Carolyn Sue Bailey of Steel Ridge, and Pixie L. Legg of Winfield; sons, James H. Criner of Avon, Ohio, Dayton H. Criner of St. Albans, Delmar K. Criner of Brookville, Ohio, Ronnie A. Criner of Buffalo, James R. Criner of Midway, and Michael S. Criner of Red House; 39 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.
Service was held Friday, June 6, 2003, at Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, with the Rev. Ray Humphrey officiating. Entombment was in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Red House.
