Raymond Tramontano
Raymond Tramontano, 64, of Racine, formerly of East Haven, Conn., died Oct. 15, 2002, in CAMC Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. He was retired from the town of North Haven, Conn. He was a member of the Charleston Moose Club #1444, American Legion Post 110 of Port Charlotte, Fla. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Workman and Nikki McCord, both of Seth; son, Tim Tramontano of Seth; sister, Lorraine Appi of East Haven, Conn.; brothers, Art Tramontano of North Haven, Conn., Ritchie Tramontano of New Haven, Conn., Sal Tramontano of Port Charlotte, Fla.; seven grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with the Rev. Bart Elkins officiating. Burial will be in Marmet Cemetery, Marmet, where military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Post 8366, Gauley Bridge. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A memorial service will also be held at a later date in North Haven, Conn.

Richard E. Yost
Richard E. Yost, 69, of St. Albans died Oct. 16, 2002, at home. He was a retired West Virginia State Trooper with 23 years' service. He was a graduate of the West Virginia State Police Academy and was also a former St. Albans Police Chief. He was a member of Bible Center Church, Charleston, where he served on the Deacon Board and the Elder Board. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Lenora Anne Yost of St. Albans; son, David Yost of South Charleston; daughter, Mary Williams of Delaware, Ohio; grandson, Brice Williams of Delaware, Ohio; granddaughter, Breanna Williams of Delaware, Ohio; brother, Dale Yost of Romney; sisters, Eva Carlucci of Timonium, Md., Judy Whitney of Joppa, Md. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Bible Center Church, Charleston, with the Rev. Shawn Thornton, the Rev. Jesse Waggoner and the Rev. David Jones officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the church. There will be a visitation at 10 a.m. Saturday at McKee Funeral Home, Augusta, W.Va., with burial and graveside service at 11 a.m. in Mount Zion Cemetery, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064, or to Union Mission, 503 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, WV 25301. Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements.

James G. Bailes
FAYETTEVILLE - James G. Bailes, 58, of Fayetteville died Nov. 4, 2002. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville.

Julia Gertrude Hunter Barnhill
Julia Gertrude Hunter Barnhill of Elkview, born Sept 23, 1912, went to be with our Lord Nov. 3, 2002. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Gillis Hunter. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James Robert Barnhill; son, William Edward Barnhill; sisters, Lena McAllister, Mildred Parker, Anna Gall, Hannah McDonald and Ruby Clark; and brothers, John and Thomas Hunter. Mrs. Barnhill was a loving wife and devoted mother of six children. Mrs. Barnhill leaves to celebrate her life sons, James Ronald Barnhill of Poca, Robert Lee Barnhill of Lakewood, Ohio, Larry Eugene Barnhill of Huntington; daughters, Patricia Elizabeth Brown of Raleigh, N.C., Carol Lynn Barnhill of Elkview; grandchildren, Ginger Lee Marshall of Sanford, Fla., William Edward Barnhill of Clermont, Fla., Scott Alan Barnhill of Sanford, Fla., Diana Lynn Gunter of Apex, N.C., Michelle Gwen Bruner of Cary, N.C., First Lt. David Michael Brown of Altus Air Force Base, Okla.; five grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with Bernard Clark officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview.

Robert "Bobbei" Bell
Robert "Bobbei" Bell, 51, died Nov. 1, 2002. Preston Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Anthony Biancaniello
RIPLEY - Anthony Biancaniello, 81, of Ripley died Nov. 4, 2002. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Md. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, Silver Spring. Parsons-Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley, is in charge of local arrangements.

James E. Brady
James E. Brady, 60, of Charleston died Nov. 4, 2002. J.E. Scott Memorial Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Charles L. Carpenter Jr.
Charles L. Carpenter Jr., 57, of Hansford departed this life Nov. 1, 2002, in St. Francis Hospital after a short illness. He was born July 6, 1945, in Hansford, a son of the late Charles Sr. and Josephine Fisher Carpenter. He was a 1964 graduate of East Bank High School and had worked for Swans Cleaners, Freeman Cleaners and Millers Grocery. He was a member of Church of the Good Shepherd, Hansford. He is survived by his stepmother, Jean Carpenter of Bluefield; sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Ronald King of Tampa, Fla.; half brother and sister-in-law, James D. "J.D." and Lisa Carpenter of Bluefield; aunts, Phyllis Miller and Myrtle Higley and her husband, Mike, all of Hansford; and several cousins. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Church of the Good Shepherd, Hansford, with the Rev. Stan Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Church of the Good Shepherd, P.O. Box 195, Hansford, WV 25103-0195, or Putnam County Humane Society, P.O. Box 461, Scott Depot, WV 25560. Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, is in charge of arrangements.

Clyde Case
Clyde Case, 92, of Nitro, formerly of Duck, W.Va., died Nov. 4, 2002, at home in Nitro, W.Va. He was born July 19, 1910, in Duck, W.Va., the son of the late William Butler and Rhuemma Facemire Case. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Nell Belcher Case, who died in 1998. Mr. Case was a retired carpenter. He was known for his story-telling, love of music and basket-making. He was a member of Villanova Baptist Church, Duck, W.Va. He is survived by one son, David Case of Nitro; caregiver, Minnie Case of Nitro; two daughters, Joan Case Turley of Kinston, N.C., Mary Ellen Duffield of Gassaway, W.Va.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Villanova Baptist Church, Duck, W.Va., with Pastor Mark Gerwig officiating. Burial will be in the Case family cemetery on Laurel Fork, Duck, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, and one hour prior to service at the church.

Jesse Willard "Jack" Clay
Jesse Willard "Jack" Clay, 36, of Blount died Nov. 2, 2002, of injuries received in an auto accident. Mr. Clay was a painter for Top Rung Painting Contractors and was a member of Big Bottom Baptist Church, Campbells Creek. He was preceded in death by his father, John F. Clay; and a brother, Timothy Joe Carte. He is survived by his former wife, Melissa Clay of Cinco; son, Jesse Aaron Clay; stepson, Shawn Kidd; and stepdaughter, Page Kidd, all of Cinco; his mother, Daisy Johnson of Blount; brothers, Harold Larry Carte of Blount, Charles Lloyd Carte of Monroe, N.C., Keith W. Johnson of Tad; sisters, Connie Lynn Carte of Blount, Vanessa Booth of Apex, N.C.; uncles, Tom Clay, Garland Flowers, Harlan Flowers, Paul Flowers and Bill Clay; aunts, Madge Shamblin, Patsy Taylor, Phyllis Young; nephews, Chuck and Andrew Carte; niece, Heather Carte; several cousins. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Fidler & Frame Funeral Home, Belle, with the Rev. Fred Christian officiating. Entombment will follow in the Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Cross Lanes. In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to the Jesse A. Clay Education Fund #621854360, Bank One, 200 Kanawha Mall, Charleston, WV 25304.

Leonard Combs
HUNTERSVILLE - Leonard Combs, 87, of Huntersville died Nov. 4, 2002, at his home with his family. He was born Feb. 15, 1915, in Kistler, the son of the late John and Emmer Burgess Combs. He was also preceded in death by a son, Leonard "Lenny" Combs II; and brothers, Andy and Sturgal. He was raised in Man where he and his father operated The Man Smokehouse, a family restaurant. In 1941, after working with his father, Leonard signed with the U.S. Army and was sent to the Philippine Islands to fight in World War II. After returning home in 1945, Leonard had various jobs throughout his life, includein working for International Shoe Company and retiring as a coal miner from S.S. Joe Burford Inc. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Huntersville. He is survived by his wife, Hallie Abdella Combs; daughter, Laura Ann Combs of Huntersville; son, John Michael Combs of Huntersville; sister, Edith Combs Thompson of Man; nephews, Frank Combs and Sidney Thompson, both of Man. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at VanReenen Funeral Home, Marlinton, with the Rev. Jerry Moore and the Rev. Randy White officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery, Huntersville. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

Dewey Crum
HENLAWSON - Dewey Crum, 77, of Henlawson died Nov. 4, 2002. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill.

Maude E.G. Garretson
SHADY SPRING - Maude E.G. Garretson, 83, of Shady Spring died Nov. 4, 2002. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at First Baptist Church, Shady Spring. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Shady Spring.

Esther P. Cox Jividen
Esther P. Cox Jividen, 77, of Charleston, formerly of Richwood, Ohio, died Nov. 2, 2002, in Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Home following a long illness. She was a homemaker and attended First Baptist Church, Richwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest R. "Buster" Jividen; her son, Ernest Caroll Jividen; her parents, Grover and Rebecca Wilbourn Cox; and her sister, Valley Cox. Survivors include her sons, James Jividen of Richwood, Randall Jividen of Marion, Ohio; daughters, Barbara Foreman of Keystone Heights, Fla., Marsha Lehman of Marysville, Ohio, Pat Milam of Poca, Carolyn Nowery of Kenna; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with the Rev. Ezra Graley officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Red House. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo.

Erma Skeen Jones
Erma Skeen Jones, 84, of Sissonville died Nov. 4, 2002, at home. She was a former employee of Cunningham Dry Cleaners, attended Grapevine Primitive Advent Christian Church, Sissonville, and taught Sunday school at Fisher Memorial Church and Victory Primitive Advent Christian Church. Erma was preceded in death by her husbands, Ray Skeen and Herbert E. Jones. She is survived by her caregivers, Richard and E.W. Spencer of Dunbar; stepsons, Ray Jones of Sissonville, Richard Jones of Charleston, Ronald Jones of Hamlin; stepdaughter, Ruth Cunningham of Charleston; brother, Orville Spencer of Indianapolis, Ind.; sister, Ruby Wolfe of Tallahassee, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Roger Hammons officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery on Fishers Ridge, Kenna. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Gail Hilton "Windy" Jones
BOMONT - Gail Hilton "Windy" Jones, 76, of Bomont died Nov. 4, 2002, at his residence after a short illness. He was a retired timber contractor from Carbon Fuel and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include daughters, Diana Lynn Moles and Karen Sue Bird, both of Bomont; brothers, Owen Don Jones of Elyria, Ohio, Porter Cleve Jones of Clendenin; grandchildren, Jeffrey Samples of Red House, Michael Moles of Bomont, John Bird of Rocky Mount, N.C., Matt and David Bird of Zebulon, N.C., Sara Thorne of Oldsmar, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Parker Samples and Andrew Moles. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. Mat Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Bomont. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of arrangements.

Gladys Lucille McIntyre
COTTAGEVILLE - Gladys Lucille McIntyre, 81, of Cottageville departed this life suddenly Nov. 4, 2002, at her home. She was born May 26, 1921, on Cow Run, a daughter of the late Hosea Jackson and Nancy Cathorine Sayre Shinn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth G. McIntyre; brothers, Roy and Clark Lee; and a sister, Olive. She was an active fund-raising volunteer for the construction of Jackson General Hospital, a member of the Jackson County Democrats Club and she was a homemaker. She was an active member of the Ripley Band Boosters for 17 years and was very involved with the music ministry for nursing homes in Ripley and Ravenswood. She was co-owner and operator of McIntyre Welding, Ripley, for more than 50 years and was a former rivet maker at Martin Aircraft, Baltimore, Md., during World War II. She was the organizer of the Cow Run Days reunion for 19 years. She was a Christian and ministered through her music at several local churches. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Skip Hackworth and Dorman and Frank Hughes, all of Cottageville, Marsha and Scott Goodrich of Millwood; brothers, Woodrow Shinn of McCutchenville, Ohio, Daniel Shinn of Nitro, Darrell Shinn of Tiffin, Ohio, Arnold Shinn of Bluffton, Ohio; sisters, Naomi Sayre of Evans, Margaret Hill of Mount Alto, Clara Blanche Yentzer of Melbourne, Fla.; grandchildren, Matt Hackworth, Glen Hughes, Joshua Hughes, Georgia Hughes, Mary Goodrich and Andrew Goodrich; great-granddaughter, Sadie Hackworth. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, with the Rev. Gerald B. Sayre officiating. Burial will follow in the McIntyre Cemetery, Cottageville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Willie M. Parker
MANSFIELD, Ohio - Willie M. Parker, 89, formerly of Beckley, died Nov. 4, 2002. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley.

Sylvia Opal Bird Pauley
SCOTT DEPOT - Sylvia Opal Bird Pauley, 78, of Scott Depot died Nov. 4, 2002, in Putnam General Hospital after a short illness. She was a member of Scary Creek Church of God, Scott Depot, a homemaker and had lived most of her life on Scary Creek Road. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Samuel and Judy Pauley, Darrell Pauley, and Mike Pauley, all of Scott Depot, William and Diana Pauley of Hurricane; daughter, Sandra Pauley of Scott Depot; sister, Ruth Mobley of Scott Depot; brother, Olin Bird of Scott Depot; grandchldren, Stephany Pauley, Mark Pauley and his wife, Cindy, Michelle Hazlewood and her husband, Jeremy, and Kim Pauley, all of Scott Depot; great-grandchildren, Dustin Pauley, Rene and Sylvia Pauley and Nicole and Katlynn Hazlewood, all of Scott Depot. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Keith Hudson officiating. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Hurricane. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. You may e-mail condolences to the family at chapmanfuneralhome@charter.net. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.

Harry J. Pettigrew
PARKERSBURG - Harry J. Pettigrew, 85, of Parkersburg died Nov. 4, 2002. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Friends may call one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Francis O. Ramsey
Francis O. Ramsey, 84, of Charleston died Nov. 3, 2002, at home. He was born Dec. 23, 1918, in Nicholas County and was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Ramsey. He served during World War II and was retired from the DuPont Plant, Belle, with 36 years of service. Surviving are sons, James and Donald Ramsey, both of Charleston; sister, Helen Johnson of Nitro. In accordance with the wishes of the deceased, the body was donated to the Human Gift Registry at West Virginia University. A memorial service at West Virginia University will be held at a later date.

Harry A. Redfield
Harry A. Redfield, 75, of Charleston passed away Nov. 4, 2002, in CAMC General Hospital. He was a retired teacher from the elementary school in Barstow, Calif. He had lived in Charleston for the past three years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a longtime friend of Bill W. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Redfield; and his sister, Priscilla Nancarrow. He is survived by his wife, Doris Redfield of Charleston; three children, Kerry Stapp of Barstow, Calif., Julie Young of Prescott Valley, Ariz., Keith Redfield of San Jose, Calif.; grandchildren, Tracey Stapp, Kristy Stapp, Adam Redfield, Rachel Redfield, Charlotte Young, Kara Young, Jimmy Young and Amelia Redfield. Memorial service will be 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, with Dr. Fred Bannerot officiating. Burial will be in the Veterans Cemetery, Riverside, Calif. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Habitat for Humanity, 202 1/2 7th Ave., South Charleston, WV 25303. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Raymond E. Robertson
BAY TREE LAKES, N.C. - Raymond E. Robertson, 76, a longtime resident of Hurricane, W.Va., died Nov. 3, 2002. He retired to Bay Tree Lakes, N.C., after a lengthy career at Union Carbide's Institute Plant. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Elizabethtown, N.C. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Robertson; his daughter, Jill Robertson Grant and her husband, Timothy, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; brothers, Herbert Robertson of Teays Valley, W.Va., James Robertson of Hurricane, John Robertson of Cliffwood Beach, N.J. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Jim McGehee officiating. Family and friends may call one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Community Home Hospice, 411 Poplar St., Elizabethtown, NC 28337. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at allenfuneralhome@att.net.