Mr. Jack E. Byrd
LAKE CITY, Tenn. - Mr. Jack E. Byrd, 71 of Lake City, Tenn., formerly of Matoaka and Princeton died early Tuesday morning, July 29, 2003, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Born Nov. 30, 1931, at Coaldale, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Josie E. Thomas Byrd.
Mr. Byrd grew up in Matoaka, graduated from Matoaka High School, received his B.S. Degree in education from Concord College and his Master's of Art Degree from Marshall University in Huntington.
Mr. Byrd was well known in the area; he served as an educator and administrator in the Mercer County School System for more than 28 years. He began his career teaching at Elkhorn-Northfork Junior High School and then taught at Fairview Junior High School in Bluefield. He continued his career as assistant principle at Matoaka High School, then was named principle of Montcalm High School and finally at Princeton Junior High School. He finished his career in 1988 as the energy coordinator with the Mercer County Board of Education in the Central Office.
In June, 1978, Mr. Byrd was recognized by the West Virginia Board of Education for outstanding display of courage while assisting children, teachers and others, without a single concern for his own safety, during the fire that destroyed the former Princeton Junior High School building.
Mr. Byrd was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. While serving with the Army, he received the Army Occupation Medal (Germany) and the National Defense Service Medal.
Mr. Byrd had lived in Lake City, Tennessee for the past 10 years. He truly was an avid fisherman and hunter. He had served as a fishing guide for many years. He also loved the game of golf
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille Tabor, Elizabeth Reddish and Vada Brown; along with five brothers, Dewey A. Byrd, Kyle E. Byrd, Bernard D. Byrd, Charles F. Byrd Jr. and James Dennis Byrd.
Survivors include his son, John G. Byrd of Charleston; his former wife and John's mother, Joan Byrd of Princeton; his brother, Ted Byrd of Princeton; his sister, Oden Godfrey of Matoaka; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton with the Rev. Richard Scaggs officiating. Burial will follow.
The family will honor Mr. Byrd's request, his visitation will be held at the Pond. Those wishing to attend the visitation are to go south on Interstate 77; go through the East River Tunnel, take the very first exit, Exit No. 66; at the end of the exit, go right, across the concrete bridge and turn right; go 3 miles, the property is on the left.
Those chosen to serve as pallbearers will be Dr. Bill Martin, Phyllis Martin, Susan Paulette Martin Jones, Steve Byrd, Lee Cook, Ronnie Settles, Dr. Kevin Martin, Allen Martin, Carl Dickerson, Carl Bandy, J.D. Damewood, Janet Damewood, Ward Bailey and Joe Allen.
Family and friends are requested to meet at the Memorial Funeral Directory on
Friday by 1:30 p.m. to attend the graveside services.
The family can be contacted at 203 Mahood Ave. in Princeton.
The Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton is serving the family of Mr. Jack E. Byrd.
Bonnie Faye Crookshanks
KEIFFER - Bonnie Faye Crookshanks, 72, of Keiffer died July 30, 2003. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Catherine "Betty" Endean
Catherine "Betty" Endean, of Elkview, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at the home of her daughter, Debbie "Shorty" Shamblin of Elkview.
Catherine was born August 23, 1923, and was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Endean.
Also surviving: sons, Kenny and Wayne Endean, both of California; seven grandchildren; 5 1/2 great-grandchildren.
The body has been cremated. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to, Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064
Myers Funeral Home., Elkview, is in charge of arrangements.
Lucinda L. English
GASSAWAY - Lucinda L. English, 90, of Gassaway, W.Va., died July 30, 2003, at Braxton Health Care Center, Sutton, W.Va.
She was born Feb. 14, 1913, in Paplin, Va., a daughter of the late Charles and Veva Moore Watts.
She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church, Gassaway.
Her husband, Phillip English, whom she married on Nov. 9, 1931, preceded her in death in 1963.
Surviving are sons, Stanley English of Pembroke Pine, Fla., Daniel English of East Hampton, N.Y.; daughter, Sharon Abbott of Corning, N.Y.; brothers, Nolan Watts of Akron, Ohio, Charles Watts of Paris, Ohio, John Watts of Charleston, Lawrence Watts of Rio Grande, N.J., and Zeno Watts of Rittman, Ohio; sisters, Goldie Tolliver of Richwood, W.Va., and Elsie Smith of Wooster, Ohio; seven grandchildren; nine grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Gassaway with Father Elmer Nadicksbernd as celebrant. Interment will be at a later date at the Champlin Cemetery, Westfield, Pa.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to: St. Thomas Catholic Church, 618 Kanawha Street Gassaway WV 26624.
Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway is in charge of arrangements.
Herbert C. Gibson
HURRICANE - Mr. Herbert C. Gibson, 82, of Hurricane, W.Va., died July 29, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, W.Va., after a short illness. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Hurricane, and was retired from Union Carbide Corporation, South Charleston plant. He was a devoted attendee of BrainWorks, a stroke support group at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Mary Alma Sowards Gibson, Frances Gruber Gibson and a longtime companion, Joyce Slack.
Surviving: daughter, Becky White of Ironton, Ohio; grandchildren, Patrick Good and Mary Cleary and her husband, Michael all of Lexington, Ky.; great-grandchildren, Dana Palmer and Samantha Cleary; sister, Verda Leadman and her husband, Donzie of Hurricane; brother, Dennis Gibson and his wife, Alice of Hurricane.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane with Pastor Mark Kilburn officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.
Friends may call from 6 to8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. You may also e-mail condolences to the family at chapmanfuneralhome@charter.net.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to a charity of yourchoice.
Charles H. "Chuck" Gullian
SPRING HILL, Fla. - Charles Howard "Chuck" Gullian, 50, of Spring Hill, Fla., formerly of Malden, died Sunday, July 27, 2003, at his residence after a brief illness.
He was a retired employee of E. I. DuPont at Belle, a former City of Charleston police officer and Kanawha County deputy sheriff. He was a 1970 graduate of DuPont High School and was a member of the FOP Capitol City Lodge No. 74.
He is survived by his mother, Nora Hick Gullian of Spring Hill, Fla.; stepsons, Stacy Reese of Tampa, Fla. and Anthony Reese of Charleston; sister-in-law, Elaine Gullian of Spring Hill; niece, Jamie Devine of Palm Harbor, Fla.; nephew, Todd Gullian of Spring Hill.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 2, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home Chapel, 4203 Salines Drive, Malden with the Rev. S. R. Parsons, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
Friends may call on Friday, August 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.
Darlene Tucker Hedgecock
STICKNEY - Darlene Tucker Hedgecock, 53, of Stickney died July 30, 2003. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Pineview Cemetery, Orgas. Friends are to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Saturday. Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesvillem is in charge of arrangements.
Anna B. Hess
Anna B. Hess, 90, of Charleston died Wednesday July 30, 2003, at home.
She was a homemaker and was preceded by her husband, John L. Hess.
Surviving are sons, John L. Hess of Cleveland, Ohio, Freddy Hess of Loudendale; daughters, Rosalie, June, Margaret, all of Loudendale and Jeanie Walker of Sissonville; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Service will be 3 p.m. Friday at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston with Brian Henson officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park.
Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston.
Zula B. Hinkle
MILTON - Zula B. Hinkle, 93, of Milton died July 29, 2003. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Mildred F. Kimbler
Mrs. Mildred F. Kimbler 76 of Spencer, Ind., formerly of West Virginia died at her home on July 28, 2003.
Mildred was a homemaker and a member of Cloverdale House of Prayer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Kimbler; parents, Robert H. and Cittie Hackworth Patton; three brothers and one sister.
Mildred is survived by daughter and son-in-law Shirley and Darrel White of Spencer, Ind.; four grandchildren, Tammy Johnson of Shreve, Ore., Felice Flick of Spencer, Ind., and Robbie Mowls of Spencer, Tim Mowls of Solsberry; eight great-grandchildren; uncle, Jack Hackworth of Ripley, W.Va.; aunt, Lorenia Rutledge of Cedar Grove; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be Saturday August 2, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel Cedar Grove. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park London.
Friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove.
Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove is in charge of arrangements.
B.L. "Mac" McLaughlin
B.L. "Mac" McLaughlin, 93, of South Charleston died Thursday, July 31, 2003, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.
He was retired from the West Virginia ABC Commission and was formerly employed at Fuel Processing, South Charleston.
He was a Christian affiliated with the Fifth Avenue Church of God, South Charleston.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia McLaughlin.
Surviving are a stepdaughter, Betty Eskew of South Charleston; sisters, Joda Phillips of Louisiana, Virginia Benson of North Carolina, Della Weaver of Florida, Pauline Turner of New Orleans, La.; grandchildren, Lon Eskew of St. Albans and Jim Eskew of South Charleston; great-grandchildren, Kristi, Misty, and Allison Eskew.
Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston with the Rev. Rodney Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the mortuary.
Betty Jane Morris
GILBOA - Betty Jane Morris, 58, of Gilboa died July 30, 2003. Service will be noon Sunday, Aug. 3, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Wilma Eloise Nabors
Wilma Eloise Nabors, 78, of Charleston died Wednesday July 30, 2003, at home.
She was a retired PBX operator with CAMC and attended the Church of Christ, South Charleston.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Xenil Spencer, Beuna
McCormick, Agnes Fadley, Macel Bare; brother, Bernard Keeling Jr.
Surviving are her husband, Melton Dale Nabors; three nephews, C.W. Pfost, Lyle Pfost, Kenneth Keeling; niece,: Georgia White.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston with Ministers Michael Mayo and Bob Kessinger officiating.
Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary.
Samuel S. Pennington
Samuel S. Pennington, 70, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 31, 2003, at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Samuel is survived by his wife, Gloria "Donnie" Pennington; brother, Burton Pennington of Charleston; sisters, Marie Shaffer of Orlando, Fla., Dora Totten and Barbara Kitchen of Charleston, Carol Eads of South Charleston and Virginia Clark of Jacksonville, N.C.
His family includes daughter, Trina Dunlap and husband, David; son, Gregory Pennington and wife, Nancy; daughter, Lisa Boner and husband, Russell; and son, Gary Pennington and wife, Kelly. He was the grandfather of 13 and the great-grandfather of two.
Samuel retired from Goldfarb Electric Supply Co. after 48 years of service. He was a member of the Loudendale Church of the Nazarene.
Visitation will be at Good Shepherd Mortuary in South Charleston on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Funeral service will be Sunday, August 3, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Loudendale Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. David Clark officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Loudendale Church of the Nazarene or the American Cancer Society.
Jennie Katherine Martin Pettyford
BECKLEY - Jennie Katherine Martin Pettyford, 99, also known as "Too Mama" was born Aug. 16, 1904, in Richmond, Ky. She departed this life July 30, 2003. She was born to the union of Lewis and Susan Reed Martin. She was educated in the public schools of Richmond.
At an early age she confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was affiliated with the Baptist Church. She was a former member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Charleston, West Virginia. In the former years Too Mama's health prevented her from being active in her church. She also resided in Portsmouth, Ohio, where she was very active in civic duties.
Her early years were spent as a domestic for Greyhound, where she retired. She then decided to work as a child care worker in New York; she had an opportunity to work for the (at that time) heavy weight champion of the world, Floyd Patterson. She worked for his family for more than 15 years. She also worked for families in Ohio and West Virginia.
She married J. D. Haynes (deceased) of Berea, Ky. To this union they were blessed with a lovely daughter, Katherine Haynes Dobson (now deceased). She also married Truman Randolph (deceased) of Charleston. Mr. Randolph departed this life in 1950. In 1960, She married Eugene Pettyford of Portsmouth,
Ohio. He died in 1970.
Too Mama was one of 12 children. All are now deceased. Those who preceded her in death are: Lewis Martin, Robert Martin, Harry Martin, Hasbrook Martin, Eldridge Martin, Ellen Pearl Martin, Leila Tennell, Ada Sharp, Nannette Hughley, Mrs. Sarah Watkins and Mrs. Estella Chenault.
She leaves to cherish her memory one grandson, Richard Carl Dobson (wife, Lynn); four great-grandchildren, Richard Tracey Dobson of Atlanta, Ga., Tamela Dobson of Cleveland, Ohio, Ceddrick Cumming of Cleveland, Ohio, Theopolis Cummings of Valdosta, Ga. She bas seven great-great-grandchildren, Tynell, Tynazia, Micheal, Krishauna, Breon, Jekya and Brittnie.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Durgan Funeral Home Chapel, 1501 South Kanawha St., Beckley, W.Va. with Bishop Fred Simms and the Rev. Aaron Hairston officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Maple Grove Cemetery, Richmond, Ky.
Friends may meet one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
Durgan Funeral Home, Beckley is in charge of arrangements.
Rebecca Lynn Cowley Plantz
Rebecca Lynn Cowley Plantz, 38, of South Charleston, formerly of the Seng Creek area of Whitesville, W.Va., died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at the home of her parents, Richard and Sue Tabor Cowley of Seng Creek after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born February 25, 1965, at Charleston. She was a graduate of Sherman High School. She received her BSN degree from WVU and her BA degree from UC. She was a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She was on the Dean's List of WVU Institute of Technology and a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council. She was employed with the Worker's Compensation Division of the State of West Virginia.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband, Robert M. Plantz; grandmother, Sylvia Wills Tabor of Arnett, W.Va.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Sylvester Church of God, Sylvester with the Rev. Bartholomew Perry and the Rev. Jack Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas, W.Va.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the church.
Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, is in charge of arrangements.
Betty June Podunavac
SHARPLES - Betty June Podunavac, 75, of Sharples died July 30, 2003. Service will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at James Funeral Home, Logan. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Harold L. Proctor
WINFIELD - Mr. Harold L. Proctor, 79, of Winfield, W.Va., died July 29, 2003, at CAMC Memorial Hospital from complications of lung cancer.
He was the son of the late William E. Proctor and Della Nelson Proctor Hackney of Campbell's Creek. He was a graduate of the Greenbrier Military School, Lewisburg, W.Va., and served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He attended Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa, and was a 1951 graduate of Morris Harvey College, Charleston, where he was a member of the 1951 Tangerine Bowl Championship football team. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad, Salt Lake City, Utah; the Burgess Coal Co, Clothier, W.Va., Gulick Industries, Des Moines Iowa, and was retired from Columbia Gas Transmission Corp, Charleston in 1984 with 33 years of service.
He coached little league baseball and midget league football teams in Kanawha City and Winfield during the 1950's and 1960's and was a co-founder of the midget football leagues in Kanawha and Putnam Counties. He was a ranger at Big Bend Golf Course, Tornado for several years. He was a member of Scarlet Oaks Country Club, Silkey's Golf Team and was a frequent golfer at several area courses. He was known to occasionally enliven the games with a snappy tune from his harmonica.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha Miller Proctor; daughter, Linda Stokes and her husband, Jack of Vienna, W.Va.; son, Michael Proctor of Winfield; granddaughter, Samantha Stokes of Winston Salem, N.C.; grandson, Chad Proctor of Winfield; sister, Geneva Reed of Baltimore, Md.; brother, Jack H. Chambers and his wife, June of Jacksonville, Fla.
Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Chapman Funeral Home with Dr. Maxwell Perrow officiating. Entombment will be in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens Red House, W.Va.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, W.Va. You may also e-mail condolences to the family at chapmanfuneralhome@charter.net.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to: The Winfield Presbyterian Church Building Fund, PO Box 71, Winfield, WV 25213.
Myrtle Gay Cutlip Rose
BIRCH RIVER - Myrtle Gay Cutlip Rose, 77, wife of Sherman Rose of Birch River for 59 years went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2003, following a long illness.
She passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va.
Mrs. Rose was born April 12, 1925, in Nicholas County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Walter W. and Eva Williams Cutlip.
She was a lifelong member of the Mill Creek Union Church; a homemaker and a great quilt maker.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Marvin Rose of Birch River, W.Va., and Alvin Rose of Buffalo, W.Va.; two brothers, Stanley Cutlip of Sutton, W.Va., and Scott Cutlip of Heaters, W.Va.; one sister, Daisy Carpenter of Wadsworth, Ohio; four grandchildren, Shelly Lavender of Cheboygan, Mich., Paula Frame of Gassaway, W.Va., Regina Riffle of Frametown, W.Va., and Kristen Engels of Boise, Idaho; and six great-grandchildren, Travis, Amber, Dustin, Justin, Miranda, and Rachel.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 2, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, W.Va., with the Rev. Linn Schiefer and the Rev. Bill Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the Williams & Rose Cemetery, Birch River, W.Va.
Friends may call Saturday, August 2 from 11 a.m. until funeral time.
Maxine Russell
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Maxine Russell, 72, of Albuquerque, N.M., died July 30, 2003. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at Wallace Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Clintonville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Fisher Funeral Home, Middleport, Ohio.
Gwynn Edward Sanders
POINT PLEASANT - Gwynn Edward Sanders, 95, of Point Pleasant died July 31, 2003. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, Point Pleasant. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Timothy Ray Seabolt
NETTIE - Timothy Ray Seabolt, 40, of Nettie died July 29, 2003. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Simons-Coleman Funeral Home, Richwood. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Jearl Stump Turner
BUCKHANNON - Jearl Stump Turner of Buckhannon died June 16, 2003. Memorial service will be noon Sunday, Aug. 3, at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Stumptown. Friends may call 1/2 hour prior to service. No flowers please.
Phyllis Ann Jones Watson
Phyllis Ann Jones Watson, 59, of Charleston died July 27, 2003, in St. Francis Hospital following a short illness.
She was a homemaker and attended First Baptist Church in Charleston. She was a past member of the Orchard Manor Resident Council Board and a past employee of Hills Department Store and the Heart O' Town Hotel.
Survivors include her spouse, Oliver "Jack" Watson of Charleston; son, Oliver "Tony" Watson Jr. of Charleston; daughters, Jacqueline Watson of Charleston, Shelia Watson of Charleston, Deborah Watson of Charleston; mother Rebecca Jones of Charleston; grandchildren, Aleishia Watson, A.J. Watson, Maylik Watson, Toneisha Watson, Sydni Watson and Omni Watson, all of Charleston.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at First Baptist Church, Charleston with the Rev. John M. Faucett officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Arrangements are entrusted to Powell-Jarrett Funeral Home, Charleston.
John Hunter Williams
FAYETTEVILLE - John Hunter Williams, 82, of Fayetteville died July 31, 2003. Service will be 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale. There will be no visitation. Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, is in charge of arrangements.
