Margaret F. Kessel
Margaret Francis Kessel, 87, of Poca died September 16, 2003, in Putnam General Hospital.
She attended Black Betsy Community Church and was a housewife and a gardener.
Surviving: daughters, Belinda G. Potter of Poca and Patricia Ann Harris of Marietta, Georgia; daughter-in-law, Eva Kessel of Raymond City; sisters, Arbutus Leach of Poca, Bea Miller of Teays Valley, Virginia Stevens of Cross Lanes and Frankie Humphrey of Nitro; brothers, Paul McLane of Winfield, Charles McLane of Cross Lanes, Jim McLane of Poca and Jack McLane of Eleanor; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Service was held Thursday, September 18, 2003, at Gatens Funeral Home Chapel, Poca, with Paul Arthur and Ray Humphrey officiating. Burial was in Center Point Cemetery, Liberty.
Dimples M. Matthews
Dimples Marie Fore Matthews, 67, of Hurricane, formerly of Nitro, died September 14, 2003, at her residence.
She was a homemaker and former employee of Monsanto Corp., Nitro, and also was a former employee of Clark Insurance Agency. She was a member of the West Virginia Home Mission, Nitro.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie F. and Ruby Slater Fore.
Surviving: husband, Robert L. Matthews of Hurricane; daughter, Cherrie L. Spencer of Hurricane; sons, Robert L. Matthews Jr. of Hurricane and Kevin F. Matthews at home; sister, Janet Clark of Hurricane; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Service was held Wednesday, September 17, 2003, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with Pastor Joe Scarberry officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to The American Cancer Society, 301 RHL Blvd., Charleston WV 25309.
Harold E. Waddell
Harold Eugene Waddell, 80, of Hurricane died September 20, 2003, in Putnam General Hospital.
Born March 15, 1923 in Gallipolis, Ohio, he was the son of the late James Lawrence and Mary Elizabeth Cofer Waddell.
After spending his early years in Gallipolis, he moved to the Kanawha Valley area in the mid 1950s. He was an over-the-road truck driver, retiring from Smith Transfer, Belle. While driving he amassed a driving record of one million miles driven without an accident and received the Mack Million Mile Award.
Surviving: wife, Mozell Wiggins Waddell; children, Larry Waddell of Columbus, Ohio, Kenneth Waddell of Circleville, Ohio, Rick Dimitroff of Belle, and Ann Marcum of Nitro; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; cousin, Paul Waddell of Toledo, Ohio.
Service was held Tuesday, September 23, 2003, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley. Burial was in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.
Stan L. Kuzminski
Stan L. Kuzminski, 86, of Hurricane, formerly of Jacksonville, Arkansas, died September 18, 2003, in CAMC Memorial Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Sacco Kuzminski; son, Stan L. Kuzminski Jr.; parents, Charles and Sophia Kuzminski; brother, Clement Kuzminski; and sister, Virginia Swider.
He was retired from National Swage, The Crosby Group, Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas. He was an active member of the Catholic Church of the Ascension, Hurricane. He was a member of Nitro Moose Lodge 565 and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
Surviving: daughters and sons-in-law, Josephine and Bob Palmer of Tuscon, Arizona, Stella Yeager of St. Albans, Antonetta and Wayne Stevens of Charleston, Lucia and Brett Westmoreland of Magnolia, Texas, Donna and Steve Michael of Charleston; sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Mary Sacco of Scott Depot, John and Gail Sacco of Houston, Texas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Catherine Baker of Skokie, Illinois, Leona Sutton of Calumet, Illinois, Florence and Adam Obrzut of Monster, Indiana, Edna and Kenneth Tyma of Sun City, Arizona; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Evelyn Cummings of Phoenix, Arizona, Joseph and Norma Kuzminski of Lansing, Indiana; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, September 22, 2003, at the Catholic Church of the Ascension with the Rev. Father Neil Buchlein officiating. Entombment was in the Sacco Mausoleum in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Charleston. Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lucille Cornell
Mary Lucille Mallett Cornell, 77, of Buffalo died September 17, 2003, at home following a short illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur “Ted” Cornell; grandson, Lucas Harley Cornell; and parents, Harley and Alma Mallett.
She was a homemaker and a member of Cross Creek Community Church, TOPS and Buffalo Senior Citizens.
Surviving: daughters and son-in-law, Connie Lewis, Marjorie and Ray Whittington, all of Buffalo; sons and daughters-in-law, Ted Cornell, Fred and Delphie Cornell, all of Buffalo, Dan and Kathy Cornell of Culloden; sisters and their husbands, Ann and William Putchford of Red House, Janet and Arnold Pitchford of Thurman, Ohio; brother and his wife, Donald and Ann Mallett of Dunbar; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Service was held Saturday, September 20, 2003, at Cross Creek Community Church with Pastor Bud Htfield and Pastor Harold Landers officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.
Charlie Franklin Meadows
Charlie Franklin Meadows, 57, of Milton, W.Va. passed away Sept. 19, 2003, at home. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton by the Rev. Junior Smith in Neal Cemetery. He was born Feb. 18, 1946, in Mason County, W.Va., a son of the late Issac and Loni Chapman Meadows. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, Henry, William and Orville Meadows; and one grandchild, Miranda Meadows. He is survived by his wife, Donna Sue Legg Meadows; three daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Anthony Jividen of Barboursville, Kelly and Danny Vannatter of Ona and Shelly and Todd Hatfield of Milton; six sisters, Louise Chapman of Milton, Helen Glover of Ashton, W.Va., Mary Lucas of Barboursville, Florence Boster of Huntington and Nanny Costella and Edna Browning, both of Oklahoma City, Okla.; six grandchildren, Stefani and Caleb Hatfield, Danny and Destanee Vannatter and Cody and Zachary Jividen; and several nieces and nephews.
Donald Dwight Gue Sr.
“Precious Memories” was DONALD DWIGHT GUE SR.'s favorite song. And though the Lord called him home on September 19, 2003, he left us with those precious memories to sustain our hearts. Don was born in Salt Rock on September 11, 1938, the son of the late Rev. Ira and Nellie Gue. He grew up in this area and as a carpenter has left his mark here with the many homes he's built since he was 14 years old. He was one of the founding members of Glory Way Baptist Church - a church he along with others - built with his own hands. He named the church and was a faithful member since its beginning. Don is leaving behind a wife of 41 years, Judy Gue, and two children Donald D. Gue Jr. and Teresa Crow, all of Salt Rock. He also leaves behind a daughter-in-law, Tammy Gue and son-in-law, Rick Crow. The legacies he leaves behind are his most prized possessions - his grandchildren, whom he loved more than anything, Nathaniel and Daniel Crow and Emily and Sarah Gue. His family was his life and he left them with this one request “Find God and keep God; promise me we'll meet again.” Don also left behind his only brother, Ed Gue of Salt Rock, whom he worked with, argued with, laughed with and loved, and four sisters, Delores Pinkerman, Lora Hall and Shirley Johnson, all of Barboursville, and Sue Brown of Huntington. They all held a special place in his heart. Preceding him in death was a very special sister, Redith “Dickie” Burgess. Don was a quiet man but he touched many lives through his testimonies, his helping hands and his love. He lived his life as Christ like as he could, whether at work or at home.
He raised his two children in a loving, happy home and taught them to love each other, take care of each other and always keep God first in their lives. Because of his long battle with lung cancer, he requested not to have a viewing. “Remember me like I was,” he said. The funeral was held Sunday, September 21, 2003 at Wallace Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Caldwell officiating. Burial in Green Valley Cemetery.
Lonnie Holton
Lonnie Holton, 78, of Milton passed away at his residence Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton, with the Rev. Pete Payne officiating. Burial in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Lonnie was born Oct. 17, 1924, a son of the late Perry and Sadie Ramsey Holton. He is survived by his wife, Zethyl Holton; one son, Lonnie Holton Jr.; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Tonya and Douglas Johnson, Patsy and Rodney Kirby, Anna Holton and Stephanie Holton; one stepson, Stephen Flowers; three sisters, Sadie Roberts, Donnie Lawson and Margaret McMillian; two brothers, James Holton and Dewey Holton; and eight grandchildren.
Iva Zella Black Glover
Iva Zella Black Glover, 82, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2003, at Mt .Carmel - St. Mary's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted Friday, September 19, 2003, at Heck, Milton, with the Rev. Don Reynolds officiating. Burial in Staten Chapel Cemetery. She was born September 5, 1921 in Milton, W.Va., a daughter of the late Roma and Bitha Black. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Glover; son, Gary Glover; four sisters, Cordia Coleman, Stella Gibson, Okell Toney and Velna Black; one brother, Harva Black and one half-brother, Harce Black. She is survived by her sister, Agnes Holly; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dortha and Gerald Thompson and Darlene and Tony Harkless; one son, Daryl Glover, all of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She leaves behind a family who loves her dearly and she will be missed. Online condolences may be sent at www.heckfuneralhome.net.
Dallas W. Stowasser
Dallas W. Stowasser, 80, of Barboursville, W.Va., died Sunday September 14, 2003, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services were conducted Friday September 19, 2003, at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev. Wade H. Roach and Rev. Dr. Gary D. Stowasser officiating. Burial in Beale Chapel Cemetery, Apple Grove, W.Va. He was born January 1, 1923 in Huntington, a son of the late Harley and Gertie Black Stowasser of Milton, W.Va. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Vonceil Litchfield Stowasser and a sister, Naomia Stowasser Thornton. He was a retired Class A certified welder at McCorkle Machine and Engineering and was a member of the United Steelworkers. He was a member of Sunset Chapel. He served in the Army Third Division Infantry and received the Purple Heart for battle injuries sustained at the Battle of Anzio, Italy during WW II. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Dr. Gary Stowasser and Kathy Stowasser of Barboursville, W.Va.; a granddaughter, Attorney Melodie K. Stowasser, Esq. of Chicago, Ill.; and a grandson, Gary Dallas Stowasser, II of Huntington, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Sunset Chapel, c/o Mr. Ron Adkins, 224 High Street, Huntington, WV 25705.
Kevin Ray Meadows
Kevin Ray Meadows, 30, of Ona, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, September 20, 2003, at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel, Barboursville, by Pastor Stan Frye, of Gateway Baptist Church, Hickory, N.C., of which he was a member. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. He was born September 12, 1973, in Huntington, a son of Gary R. and Marilyn Staley Meadows. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Also surviving are his wife, Kimberly Lovejoy Meadows; two daughters, Raven Meadows and Dominique Meadows; one brother, Travis Meadows of Ona; paternal grandmother, Maxine Meadows of Leasage; maternal grandparents, Delbert and Arnie Faye Staley of Glenwood; and mother-in-law, Nancy Lovejoy.
Dortha S. Thornton
Mrs. Dortha S. Thornton, 67, of Red House died September 7, 2003.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Hedrick Jr., daughter, Sarah Thornton, and granddaughter, Heather Thornton.
Surviving: children, Susan Harrison of Poca, Lora Hively of Red House, Charles A. Hedrick of Milton, and Thomas W. Hedrick of Buffalo; sisters, Mytie Priddy of hometown, Violet Thornton of Rockford, Illinois, Beulah Rollins of Beckley, Othena Higginbotham of Red House, and Ruth Thornton of Red House; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Service was held Wednesday, September 10, 2003, at Gatens Funeral Home Chapel, Poca. Burial was in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House.
Dianna Lynn Caruthers
Dianna Lynn “Honey Reid” Caruthers, 54, of Poca died Tuesday, September 9, 2003.
Honey served as a teacher assistant for the Putnam County Board of Education. She was a former member of Poca Methodist Church.
Surviving: her beloved son, Lance Corp. Jonathan Caruthers of Beaufort, South Carolina; beloved mother and friend, Rosie Reid; brothers and their wives, Bill and Terri Reid of Dunbar, Mike and Suzanne Reid of Hurricane; great aunt, Gladys Bryant of Dunbar; uncle and aunt, John and Betty Finney of Gallipolis, Ohio; nephews, Stephen Reid of Dunbar and Nicholas Reid of Hurricane; niece, Donna Reid of Dunbar.
Service was held Friday, September 12, 2003, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. Mike Harper officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to Poca Methodist Bible School Fund, Poca WV 25159.
Martha Nisbet
Martha Baldwin Nisbet, 87, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, formerly of Charleston and Winfield, died September 8, 2003, at her home from complications of Parkinson's disease.
She was the wife of Guy L. Nisbet Sr., who preceded her in death, of Madisonville, Kentucky and Charleston.
The daughter of Oralee Finley Baldwin and Doliver Baldwin, she was born in Sharples on October 22, 1915.
She worked for Stone & Thomas as manager of the bridal department. Later she worked with her son at his supermarket in Winfield.
Surviving: children, Guy L. Nisbet Jr. of Winfield, Oralee Nisbet Kieffer of Bedford and Emma Frances Nisbet Firetti of Columbia, Maryland; grandchildren, Valene Keiffer vonBehren of Baltimore, Guy L. Nisbet III of Charleston, Teresa Nisbet of Winfield, Joanna Firetti Varner of Elicott City, Maryland, Christine Firetti Kerr of Plato, Missouri, and Joseph A. Firetti II of Wilmington, North Carolina; great-grandchildren, Jessica Nisbet of South Charleston, Nathan Nisbet of Nitro, Jonathan Nisbet of Hurricane, Casey Boone and Ryan Kerr of Plato, Nicholas Varner of Elicott City, Nicole Nisbet, Bryant Nisbet and Philip Nisbet of Winfield.
Service was held Friday, September 12, 2003, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley. Interment
was at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson Foundation, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, New York NY 10163, or American Parkinson Disease Association, North West Virginia Chapter, 107 C'anna Square, Fairmont WV 26554, or a charity of one's choice.
Tommie Earl Bell
Tommie Earl Bell, 63, of Buffalo died Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at home following a long illness.
He was a retired maintenance supervisor for John Amos Power Plant with 26 years of service, a porud veteran of the U.S. Army and loved antique automobiles.
He was preceded in death by a son, William, brothers, Conrad, John and Ronnie, and sister, Caroline Sue Lilly.
Surviving: wife, Carolyn Jane Lyons Bell; mother and father, Sanford A. and Dorothy Chandler Bell of Alum Creek; son, Jerry Bell and his wife, Kimberly of South Charleston; step-daughter, Lisa McDade and her husband, Tim of Red House; step-sons, Larry Legg and his companion, Linda Medley of Buffalo, Charles Legg and his wife, Laurie of Rickledge, Florida; special friend, Jimmy Dale Mitchell of Buffalo; grandchildren, Trevor and Jordan Belle, Heather and Susan Legg, Rachael, Steven and Aaron Legg, and Amy Medley; brother, Mike Bell of Alum Creek; sister, Belva Brogan of Alum Creek.
Service was held Friday, September 12, 2003, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with the Rev. Charles Legg and the Rev. Jay Parkins officiating. Burial was in Tyler Mountain Memorial Gardens.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to The American Cancer Society, 2428 Kanawha Blvd., East, Charleston WV 25301.
Sylvia Lee Mitchell
Sylvia Lee Mitchell, 78, of Hurricane died September 10, 2003, in Putnam General Hospital, following a short illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Grace Mealey, and a sister, Shirley Hagley.
Surviving: husband, Gene Mitchell of Hurricane; daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn Fellows of Bethlehem, Georgia, Rosemary and Bob Watters of Hurricane; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Service was held Sunday, September 14, 2003, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with the Rev. Gary White officiating. Entombment was in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Bailey Withrow Scholarship Fund, c/o Lighthouse Christian Academy, 2440 Route 60, Hurricane WV 25526.
Paul H. Scott
Paul H. Scott, 66, of Winfield, formerly of Eleanor, died September 6, 2003, at home.
He was a member of Hometown Church of God Mission and Nitro Senior Citizens.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn L. Scott, and brother, Dennis Scott.
Surviving: children, Olkin Scott of Ripley, Cathy Lovejoy of Red House, and Tresha Owens of Eleanor; brothers, Jimmie Scott of St. Albans, Jarrell Scott of Winfield, Bill Scott of Scott Depot, and Danny Scott of Norfolk, Virginia; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson.
Service was held Saturday, September 13, 2003, at Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, with Pastors Darren Persainger and Roy Painter officiating. Burial was in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House.
