Davis Mayfield West
Davis Mayfield West, 83, of Sissonville died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, in Cedar Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. He was a retired teacher from Kanawha County Schools, teaching mostly at Sissonville High School and Sissonville Junior High. He was a member of Humphreys United Methodist Church, Sissonville, the West Virginia Retired Teachers Association and was a past member of Sissonville Lions Club. Surviving: wife, Evangeline "Jean" West; daughters, Patricia Glidenwell of Powhatan, Va., Judith Montgomery of Collierville, Tenn.; son, Blaine West of Dayton, Ohio; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Long & Fisher Funeral Home Chapel, Pocatalico, with the Rev. J.W. Holtsclaw officiating. Burial will be in Stalnaker Cemetery, Glenville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Margaret Williams
ELEANOR -- Margaret Lucille Williams, 70, of Eleanor, formerly of Buffalo, Putnam County, died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, at home after a short illness. Surviving: husband, Raymond D. Williams; son, Michael R. Williams of Eleanor; brother, Harold Legue of Buffalo; granddaughter, Angela Duffield. Graveside service and burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, 1997, at the Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House, with the Rev. Denver Tucker officiating. There will be no visitation. Friends requests flowers not be sent. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, is in charge of arrangements.

Rachel Elizabeth Adkins
BECKLEY -- Rachel Elizabeth Adkins, 78, of Beckley died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, in a Charleston hospital after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Quinnimont Missionary Baptist Church. She was born in Prince. Surviving: sister, Bertha Ewing, address unavailable. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, with the Rev. Roy Owens and the Rev. Bill Parker officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Florence Baisden
VERDUNVILLE -- Florence Baisden, 77, of Verdunville died Thursday, May 15, 1997, in Logan General Hospital. Honaker Funeral Home, Logan, is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Bell
BALTIMORE -- Barbara Lay McKinney Bell of Baltimore, formerly of Pax, W.Va., died Sunday, April 20, 1997, in Baltimore due to cancer. She was retired. Surviving: daughters, Joetta Whited of Maryland; Peggy Budnick of California; sisters, Mabel Price of Princeton, W.Va., Virginia Shield of Belle Haven, Va., Marie Maynor of Hampton, Va., Ethel Bade, Ventnor, N.J., Violet Tague, Marietta, Ohio; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Pax Community Cemetery, Pax, with the Rev. Hayward Lough officiating. Burial will follow. There will be no visitation. Family suggests memorial contributions sent to the American Cancer Society, 129 Main St., Beckley, W.Va. 25801. Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope, is in charge of arrangements.

Nathan Victor Bonnett
CLEMONS, N.C. -- Nathan Victor Bonnett, 82, of Clemons, formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died Friday, May 9, 1997, at home after a long illness. He was a retired service manager for Richardson Tractor Co. of Charleston and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Clemons Moravian Church. Surviving: wife, Billie Raines Bonnett; daughter, Shelia Brooks of Maitland, Fla.; sons, Roger and Robert Bonnett of Clemons; sisters, Sybil Valanitine of Spencer, W.Va., Sylvia Byrd of Winter Park, Fla., formerly of Charleston; three granddaughters; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at the Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, Clemons, with the Rev. Leslie Robinson Jr. officiating. Burial was in Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem. Information provided by Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston.

Bonnie K. Brock
BECKLEY -- Bonnie K. Scarbro Brock, 74, of Beckley, died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. She was born in Hazy and was a homemaker. Surviving: daughters, Melba Williams of Pontiac, Mich., Hilda Brock of Norfolk, Va.; sons, Noel B. of Falls Church, Va., Krellas of Culloden, Gregory of Beckley and Eric of Roanoke; sisters, Pansie Carroll of Crestline, Ohio, Patsy Taylor of Genoa, N.Y.; brother, Teddy Scarbro of Clear Creek; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Service will be noon Saturday at Workman's Creek Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jerry Tyree officiating. Burial will be in the Brock Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, and one hour prior to service at the church.

Cyril Buehler
Cyril Buehler, 45, of Marmet, formerly of Redbud, Ill., died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, at home after a short illness. Leonard Johnson Funeral home, Marmet, is in charge of arrangements.

Jessie Burkholder
ORIENT HILL -- Jessie Emogene Burkholder, 78, of Orient Hill, Greenbrier County, died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, in Columbia Greenbrier Valley medical Center, Fairlea, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Orient Hill Baptist Church, the Ladies' Mission Circle and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the John Page Post No. 4484 VFW of Rainelle. She was born in Layland. Surviving: daughters, Claris Jean McClung of Orient Hill, Carolyn Sue McClung of Convington, Va., and Jeffrey Ann Ripley of Rainelle; sons, James Fred Brackenrich of Lewisburg, Lew Allyn Burkholder III of Dushanbe, Tajikistan, and Charley Steve Burkholder of Summersville; sisters, Delores George of Jones, Mich., Clara Jones of Crawley, Goldie Zickafoose of Waldorf, Md., Joetta Boothe of Sebring, Fla., and Anna Mae McClain of Canton, Ohio; brothers, James Boone of Laurenburg, N.C., and Frank Boone of Yukon, Okla.; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Orient Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Houston Boothe and the Rev. Tim McClung officiating. Entombment will follow in Wallace Memorial Mausoleum, Clintonville. Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle.

James Calvert Combs
James Calvert Combs, 69, of Scott Depot died Thursday, May 15, 1997, at Putnam General Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired truck driver and a World War II Army veteran. Surviving: mother, Nina M. Combs of Hurricane; sisters, Rose Hensley of Hurricane, Phyllis Bush of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Ann Reynolds of Lima, NY, Karen Brown of Rochester, NY; brother, Robert C. Combs of Greer, Penn.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Hollywood Memorial Gardens, Hollywood, Fla., with the Rev. L. Dayton Reynolds officiating. There will be no visitation. Family suggests memorial contributions sent to the West Virginia Lion's Sight Conservation Fund, 4102-A MacCorkle Ave. S., Charleston, W.Va. 25304. Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, is in charge of local arrangements.

Chad Allen Conrad
SPENCER -- Chad Allen Conrad, 18, of Spencer died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, near Harmony of a gunshot wound received while hunting in Roane County, said a state Division of Natural Resources spokesman. He was a senior at Roane County High School, attended Roane-Jackson Vocational Technical School, auto body shop, was a member of the Future Farmers of America and attended Spencer Baptist Church. He was born in Spencer. Surviving: father and stepmother, Michael and Patricia Conrad of Spencer; mother and stepfather, Patty Curfman and Roscoe Hall of Spencer; brother, Jason Michael Conrad of Spencer; stepsisters, Michelle Johnston and Tammy Boggs of Spencer; paternal grandparents, Dwight and Vera Conrad of Spencer; maternal grandmother, Mae Hickman of Ravenswood. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastor Rick Perrine officiating. Burial will be in Clover Cemetery, near Spencer. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ellis Gillespie
SHERMAN -- Ellis Gillespie, 67, of Sherman died Friday, May 16, 1997, at home. He was a truck driver for LectroMelt Casting, a division of Akron Standard Mold, and a member of the Ravenswood Church of Christ, Ravenswood. Surviving: wife, Janet Perry Gillespie; daughter, Jayne Gillespie of Seville, Ohio; brother, Clay Gillespie of Cottonwood, Calif.; sister, Pauline Nelson of Alhambra, Calif.; five grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Evangelist Rick Christian officiating. Burial will be in Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

James R. Gillispie
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- James R. Gillispie, 59, of Columbus died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. He was born in Charleston, W.Va., and was a retired employee of the Thomas W. Ruff Co. with 19 years of service. Surviving: wife, Betty; son, James R. Gillispie Jr. of North Carolina; step-daughter, Linda Gessells of Ashville; sisters, Betty Gillispie, Linda Jones and Penny Tucker, of West Virginia, Brenda Gillispie of Richmond, Ky.; five grandchildren; two-great-grandchildren. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Schoedinger North Chapel Funeral Home, 5554 Karl Road, Columbus. Burial will be in Northlawn Memory Gardens, Westerville. Friends can call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Virginia Guseman
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio -- Virginia Guseman, 71, of Circleville, formerly of Ronda, W.Va., died Thursday, May 15, 1997, in Grant Hospital, Columbus. She was born in Ronda. Surviving: husband, Arthur; daughters, Mary Wobleof Elizabeth City, N.C., Carol Drake of Canton, Ohio, Deborah Kay Buck of Columbus; brother, Ralph Cooper of Chesapeake, W.Va., five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Service and burial will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens Chapel, Glasgow, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville.

Dewey Alvin Harvey
MACARTHUR -- Dewey Alvin Harvey, 63, of Beckley died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, at home after a long illness. He was born in Echart, Boone County, was a former resident of Eccles and was a 37-year resident of MacArthur. He was a member of Sophia Free Will Baptist Church and an electrician at mines in Eccles, McAlpin, East Gulf, Sabine, Harley, Slab Fork and Birchfield, with 40 years of service. Surviving: wife, Aretta Faye Basham Harvey; daughter, Kathy McBride of White Oak; sons, Keith Alvin of Jackson, Tenn., Jeffrey Alan of Fairmont; six grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Melton Mortuary, Beckley, with the Rev. Allen White, the Rev. George Smith and the Rev. W.C. Combs officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Cyrus W. Holdren
PAX -- Cyrus W. Holdren, 58, of Pax died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, in Beckley Hospital, Beckley. He was a disabled self-employed carpenter and an Army veteran. He was born in Shady Spring. Surviving: wife, Victoria Annabelle Boggess Holdren; daughter, Lottie Holdren of Pax; stepdaughter, McReatha Schultz of Pax; brothers, Frank of Charlotte, N.C., Joe of Bristol, Va., Dan, Glen, Ben and Bill of Pax; sisters, Pat Pierce of Knoxville, Tenn., Virginia Johnson of Chesapeake, Va.; Ethel Davis of Great Bridge, Va., Debbie Harmon of Caledonia, Mo., Kathy Euler of Cottageville, Lisa Allen of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Christine Holdren and Mary Holdren of Pax. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Church of Christ, Pax, with Minister George Lauer officiating. Burial will be in Pax Community Cemetery, Pax. Friends can call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.

C.L. Jeffrey
C.L. "Doc" Jeffrey, 84, of Malden died Thursday, May 15, 1997 at CAMC, Memorial Division, after a short illness. He was a retired shop foreman for D. Gibson Heating & Air Conditioning Co. with 25 years of service. He was a Methodist. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, born at Ramage and a 47-year resident of Malden. Surviving: wife, Juanita Ulbrich Jeffrey; sisters, Dora Miles of Jeffrey, Enola Pratt of Madison; several nieces and nephews. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stevens Funeral Home, Madison, with the Rev. John Hager officiating. Burial will be in Boone Memorial Park, Madison. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, and one hour prior to service Saturday at Stevens Funeral Home, Madison.

Jeanette B. Jones
Jeanette B. Jonesof Montgomery died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, in Montgomery General Hospital. Anderson-Hairston Funeral Home, Montgomery, is in charge of arrangements.

Clyde C. Jones
Clyde Clinton Jones, 85, of Charleston, formerly of Stone Mountain, Ga., died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, at home after a long illness. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta. Surviving: daughter, Myrtolyn English of Charleston; brother, Clinton Jones of Stone Mountain; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preston Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Clarence E. Marsh
BUCKHANNON -- Clarence E. "Man" Marsh, 75, of Buckhannon, formerly of Weston, died Thursday, May 15, 1997, in Holbrook Nursing Home, Buckhannon, after a long illness. He was disabled retiree and was a Protestant. He was born in Lewis County. Surviving: sisters, Ruth McCauley and Mary Cavins, of Weston. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Boyle Funeral Home, 322 Main Ave., Weston, with the Rev. Clyde Gidley officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Weston. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Herbert H. McComas
MIDKIFF -- The Rev. Herbert H. McComas, 73, of Midkiff died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. He was pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Midkiff, retired from the Columbia Gas Co. and an Army veteran. Surviving: daughter, Nancy McComas of Midkiff; sons, David of Barboursville, Robert H. and Edward, of McComas; sister, Maxine Osborn of Huntington; brothers, Wandell McComas of West Hamlin, Robert Lee McComas of Milton; several nieces and nephews; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home, West Hamlin, with the Rev. Archie Frazier and the Rev. Eddie Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery, Branchland. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

LaTreece Y. Miller
LaTreece Yvette Miller, 22, of Dunbar died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, in Huntsville, Ala., after a short illness. She was a senior at Alabama A&M University and was a graduate of South Charleston High School. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, NAACP, National Education Association and Alabama A&M Gospel Choir. Surviving: father, Douglas; mother, Luella of Dunbar; brother, Douglas Jr. of San Francisco; maternal grandmother, Ruth Davis of Dunbar; paternal grandmother, Ethel Miller of Griffin, Ga. Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, with the Rev. Paul Gilmer and the Rev. Braxton Broady officiating. Family suggests memorial contributions sent to Delta Delta Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Inc., Alabama, A&M University, Normal, Ala. 35762. Scott Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

James Monroe Moore
James Monroe Moore, 54, of Charleston died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, at home of an apparent heart attack. He was director of Industrial Contracts for Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley, a member of the Scottish Rite of Charleston, Putnam AF&AM No. 139, Masonic Lodge, and Beni Kedem Shrine Temple. He was an Army veteran and a gospel musician. He was born in Nallen and was a 20-year resident of Charleston. Surviving: daughters, Cynthia Cook and Jamie Davis, of Buckhannon; sister, Alice Hayslette of Oak Hill; four grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Pocatalico, with the Rev. John Fowler officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Ansted. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mona June Pauley
JULIAN -- Mona June Pauley, 46, of Julian died Wednesday, May 14, 1997, at CAMC, Memorial Division. She was a housewife and a member of First Baptist Church of Woodville. Surviving: husband, Max C. Pauley; daughter, Monica Pauley, at home; sisters, Louise Pauley of Woodville, Tootsie Miller and Nancy Gillenwater of Sumerco; brothers, William Wilburn of Bucyrus, Ohio, Richard B. Wilburn of Julian and John P. Wilburn of Sumerco. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with the Rev. Keith Torman officiating. Burial will be in Boone Memorial Park, Madison. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.