Marjorie Louise Allen, 82, of Heaters, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday Feb. 6, 2010, at her home after a short illness. She was surrounded by her family at her bedside.

She was born on Sept. 18, 1927, in Braxton Co., a daughter of the late Henry Conrad and Jess Ratliff Conrad. Marjorie was a homemaker and Methodist by faith.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Ruben B. Allen; five sons, David, Mike, Paul, Harold and John Allen; and one daughter, Jessie Lou Allen.

She is survived by five daughters, Bonnie Singleton of Orlando, WV, Thelma Kay Allen of Heaters, WV, Donna Sue Buckhannon of Flatwoods, WV, Nellie Conrad and Carla Byrne of Edinburg, VA; four sons, Rubin H. Allen of Flatwoods, WV, Daniel and Ronnie Allen of Napier, WV, and Glen Allen of Wardensville, WV; and 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 10, 2010, at Stockert-Sizemore Funeral Home in Flatwoods, WV, with the Rev. Larry Ray Conrad and the Rev. Vaughn James officiating.

Burial will follow in Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens in Heaters, WV. Friends may call from noon to service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tichenel United Methodist Church, Heaters, WV 26627.

Jack George “Chico” Alonso, Jr., age 64, of 1620 North 16th Street, North View, died February 4, 2010, at the Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Ivydale, WV.

Chico was born July 5, 1945, the son of the late Jack G. and Angeline Lopez Alonso.

He was a lifelong resident of Clarksburg and a graduate of Victory High School. He served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He was a coal truck driver for his Uncle Roland Seamon. Chico retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways as a mechanic.

His hobby was restoring cars and trucks. He loved participating in and attending car shows.

He is survived by his sister, Vanessa and her husband Richie Roach of Gassaway; nephews, JR and his wife Tammy Roach of Locust Heights, Clarksburg, and Ryan and his wife Heather Roach of Gassaway; great-nephews, Tre Roach of Clarksburg and Tate Roach of Gassaway; several cousins, aunts and uncles.

Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort, WV, on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a memorial service celebrating his life at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Samuel Cale III officiating.

Condolences may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com.

A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 304-622-0270.

Sherman Baisden, 86, of Dingess died Feb. 7, 2010. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Mount Hope Freewill Baptist Church, Dingess. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church. James Funeral Home, Logan, is in charge of arrangements.

Valeria Bennett, 58, of Hurricane, formerly of Ohio, died Feb. 7, 2010, at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital. There will be no service or visitation. Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, is in charge of arrangements.

Floyd (Toy) Ralph Black, 74, of Milton, WV, went to be with his Heavenly Father after a long courageous battle with cancer on February 8, 2010.

He was born September 17, 1935, to the late Nardia Black and Essie Faulkner. He was also preceded in death by very special sister-in-law, Ruth Young.

Floyd was a retired security guard at Heck’s warehouse and a glass blower at Sloan Glass. He spent his leisure time telling coon and deer hunting tales. He was a member and deacon at Mason Street United Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by an infant son; daughter, Frances Mae; brother Henry Black; and sister, Pansy Chapman.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Reba Erwin Black; daughters Rhonda Neal and Sheila and (James) Dailey all of Milton, WV. He has two special grandsons, Kyle O’Dell and Caleb Dailey, whom he loved dearly, both of Milton, WV; a special son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Dottie Hunter of Culloden, WV; a sister, Susie Wallace of Milton, WV; brothers Jim Faulkner of Teays Valley, WV, and Froud Faulkner, special sister-in-laws Yvonne Lanham of St. Albans, WV, Donna McNeely of Bancroft, WV, Edna Lewis and Joyce Young of Hurricane, WV; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Allen Funeral Home with the Rev. James Jobe officiating. Burial will follow at Lower Hodges Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at Allen Funeral Home Hurricane, WV.

Carl Leo Cobb, 84, formerly of St. Albans (River Bend), died Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Regency Place, Scott Depot.

He was born May 16, 1925, in Bee, a son of the late Charles Arley and Margie Coon Cobb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Wilma Cobb, Thelma Jividen, Frances Casto and Paul, Howard and Layton Cobb.

Mr. Cobb retired after thirty-nine years of service from Monsanto, where he was a chemical operator. He was a member of the Riverlawn Presbyterian Church, St. Albans, where he served as trustee and deacon. He was a member of Washington Masonic Lodge No. 58 A.F. & A.M. of St. Albans and the Scottish Rite of Charleston, and served for nineteen years as fire chief of the Lakewood V.F.D. and for twelve years was Cub master for Cub Scout Pack 250 and Scout master of Boy Scout Troop 250. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II, and also served in the Air National Guard. He was an avid vegetable gardener and following retirement enjoyed camping with the Avion Camping Club.

He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-three years, Irene Warner Cobb; two sons and spouses, David and Marsha Cobb of Hurricane and Michael and Nola Cobb of Simpsonville, S.C.; sisters, Zelma Jividen of Nitro, Genevieve Yates of Akron, Ohio, and Rethal Bartley of Bayonet Point, Fla.; and by five granddaughters, Anne Brown (John) of Frankfort, Ill., Rachel Collier (Peter) of Florence, S.C., Amanda Cobb and husband James Harms of Morgantown, Melissa Anne Cobb of Simpsonville, S.C., and Katherine Dodson (Russell) of San Francisco, Calif. Ten great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, with Pastor Chris Kilbert officiating. Burial will be in the Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes with Masonic graveside rites.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Condolences may be offered online at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

Thelma Oxley Conner, 86, of Hurricane, WV, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 7, 2010.

Born June 23, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Elbert L. and Vera (Bryd) Oxley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Conner, and sister, Irene Penick.

Thelma is survived by her brother, Charles E. Oxley of Atlanta, Georgia; daughters, Vera J. Conner of Cape Coral, Flordia, Karinette Carpenter (Gary) and Sue Ann Cyrus, both of Hurricane, WV; son, Brad Conner (Ben) of Boston, Massachusetts; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Thelma will be sadly missed by many.

Thelma was crafty and enjoyed quilting.

Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, WV, with the Rev. James Dennis officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Memorial Park Hurricane, WV.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at Allen Funeral Home.

Barbara Sue Crawford, 57, of Hurricane died February 7, 2010, at home.

Born on July 22, 1952, in Portsmouth, OH, she was a daughter of Lois J. Cook Crawford of Hurricane and the late Dr. Paul Crawford.

Barbara was a 1970 graduate of Athens High School in Athens, OH, and attended Ohio University and West Virginia State College. She was a homemaker, a member of the West Virginia Democrats and a breast cancer survivor. She fought a courageous battle against cancer and other health issues and persevered for many years.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, Matthew, and his wife, Nicole Massey, of Scott Depot and daughter, Allison Massey, of Scott Depot; sister, Sarah, and her husband, Dana Campbell, of Winfield; brother, Danny, and wife, Michele, of Arlington, TX; grandchildren, Bennett and Brady Massey of Scott Depot; nieces Miranda Vance and Jennifer Allison; nephew Jeremy Crawford; and great-niece Emilee Allison.

Funeral service will be Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 p.m. until the 7 p.m. service. Burial will be in the Haven of Rest cemetery, Red House, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Putnam County Humane Society, PO Box 461, Scott Depot, WV 25560, (304) 562-0300.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may also be sent to www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

Mr. Winford Dalton, 71, of Harts died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Evans Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Chapmanville.

Edsel Davis, 65, formerly of Twilight, went home to be with the Lord and his family in Heaven Saturday, February 6, 2010.

He was predeceased by his parents, Ira and Vera Davis; his brother, Kenneth Davis; and sister, Evelene Bohannon.

He is survived by his sisters, Loretta Hunter of Peytona, and Maureen Miller of Ocoee, Fla., Drema Faye Cannaday of Jacksonville, Fla., and Delores Legler of Orlando, Fla.; and special niece, Jo Retta Hunter of Peytona. He is also survived by eight other nieces and nephews, Roger, Rondel, Rita, Valerie, Mark, Sonja, Jeffery, Leslie, Stacy and Gretchen.

Our heartfelt thanks and love goes to all of the staff at Golden Living, Glasgow, for the care and love he received during his stay. He loved everyone there, especially Sharon, who gave him such extra special care and attention.

Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with Pastor Roger Hunter officiating. Burial will follow at Family Gardens, Madison.

Visitation will be held one hour before the service.

You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.

Sandra J. (Smith) Dorsey, 63, of Nitro passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010, at the home of her mother, after a long illness.

She lived most of her life in Nitro and was a member the Nitro Church of the Nazarene. She worked as a waitress for the Travel Centers of America.

She was preceded in death by her father, William E. Smith Sr.

She is survived by her son, Michael J. Dorsey of Nitro; daughter, Sarah E. Skiles, of Charleston; mother, Blanche Virginia Johnson Smith of Nitro; sisters, Shirley J. Bird of Scott Depot and Rita Wilcox of Wilmington, NC; brother, William E. Smith Jr. of Nitro; and six grandchildren.

Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, 2002 20th Street, Nitro, with Pastor David Clark officiating. Burial will follow the services in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cookefuneralhome.com

Cooke Funeral Home & Crematorium Nitro is in charge of arrangements.

Larry Alan England, 49, of Charleston died Feb. 4, 2010. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Maggie Snow Erskine, 91, of Sinks Grove died Feb. 6, 2010 after a long illness.Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Groves Funeral Home Chapel, Union. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Charles Thomas Graham, Sr., 75, of Chelyan was born on March 5, 1934, in Covington, VA, to the late John and Thelma Graham. God opened his arms and received Charles into his heavenly home on February 7, 2010.

Charles was retired from Princess Beverly Coal Company as a heavy equipment operator, a former employee of Ford Coal Company, a member of the UMWA, and Charleston Moose Lodge No. 1444.

He was also preceded in death by his son Tom, daughter Teresa, and brother Paul.

Charles is survived by his loving wife, Debbie; sons, Davie and wife Dolly Graham, Pete Graham, Billy and wife Heather Graham, and Ronnie Graham; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and extended grandchildren Marlea, Isaiah and Colton; his brothers, David Graham of Lewisburg, WV, John and Joe Graham of Covington, VA; and sisters, Rosie Martin and Joyce Roberts of Covington, VA.

Charles will be forever missed by his two special companions, Maxx and Gracie.

Services for Charles will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, WV, with Pastor Tim Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

You may express on-line condolences at tylermountainfuneralhome.com

Darsie Eugene Hawk 82 of Charleston, WV, passed away on February 7, 2010, after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Gladys; his brothers, Owen and William; and his son, Darsie Eugene Hawk, Jr.

He is survived by his sister, Doris Bonga of Pittsburg; son, Michael Lee of Sissonville; grandson, Jeremy Eugene of Fort Myers; and beloved granddaughter, Brittany Nicole of Morgantown. D

Darsie was a lifelong resident of Charleston. He proudly served in the United States Navy and was retired after a long career with the U.S. Postal Service.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, with Military Rites. The visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bartlettburdettecox.com.

Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Garnet M. Hensley, 86, of Cross Lanes, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at the Hubbard Hospice House, after a long illness.

She was born Oct. 19, 1923, and was the daughter of the late Bert and Netty Jarvis of Newton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Henlsey; son, Gary Hensley; and several brothers and sisters.

She was a member of the Nitro Church of God. She was a homemaker that enjoyed caring for her family, cooking and sewing. She spent her last few years in the South Carolina sun and spending time with her "brown eyes", her great-grandson Nathan Jelacic.

She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Keith Houston of Summerville, SC; and daughter-in-law, Diane Hensley of Cross Lanes. Other survivors include her brother, Bill Jarvis of Newton; sister, Hazel Miller of Dover, Ohio; grandchildren, Tammy and James Schaale of San Antonio, Texas, Amy Hensley and Dawn Barcroft of Milton, Tracy Jelacic and John Garnes of Cross Lanes, Jason Houston of Summerville, SC, and Alexandra Hensley of Cross Lanes. She also has several great-grandchildren that she was very proud of.

A tribute to the life of Mrs. Garnet M. Hensley will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Rob VanFossen officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is serving the Hensley family.

Bettie Tennant Hunt of Charleston, known to her many friends as “Betty Boop”, died February 6, 2010, at her home.

She was born July 1, 1924. She was a retired executive secretary for Columbia Gas and formerly United Fuel Gas Company.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Creed and Maude Slack Tennant; a brother, Slack C. Tennant; and two sisters, Elizabeth McDaniel and Vivian Mullins.

She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Hunt Ashworth; and three grandsons, Christopher Ashworth and his wife DeeAnn of Hendersonville, N.C., Jason Ashworth of Charleston and Bain Ashworth and his wife Christena of The Woodlands, Texas; three great-grandsons, Phylex, Mason and Desmond; sister, Dee Johnson of Hilton Head, S.C.; and several nephews.

Many thanks are extended to her caregivers, Tammy Hurd, Linda Myers and Christina Hale, who were with her for many years.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2010, at Wilson Funeral Home of Charleston.

Friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the service at Cunningham Memorial Park.

Lou Jacobs, 72, of South Charleston died Feb. 7, 2010. Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements.

Frances W. Johnson Kincaid, 90, of Page, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 08, 2010, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.

Her beloved husband, James Allen Kincaid, Sr., whom she lovingly called "Jamie," preceded her in death. They were married for 65 years before he went to his heavenly home in 2004.

Born October 27, 1919, at Narrows, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Virginia Mae Gilliam Johnson.

Frances was a life-long member of the Kincaid United Methodist Church. She was also a dedicated member of the Oak Hill Chapter No. 107 O.E.S having served in several leadership positions including Past Worthy Matron and, after much hard work, completed all the Chairs.

Her main passions were cooking for her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Mrs. Kincaid was retired from the United States Postal Service serving as Postmistress at Page.

She is survived by one son James Allen "Jay" Kincaid, Jr. and wife, Mary Jane, of Page; three daughters, Valeda O'Dell and husband, John, of Princeton, Beverly LeNoir and husband, Steve of Sumpter, SC, and Kathy Selbe and husband, Ben, of Ripley; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Services will be on February 10, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill in Oak Hill with the Rev. Arolette Stover officiating. Burial will be at Kincaid Cemetery at Kincaid. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Kincaid United Methodist Church, Kincaid, WV.

The family wishes to thank the Summit and Hidden Valley Nursing Home in Oak Hill and the angels at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley for their care and compassion.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV.

Joyce "Joy" Herndon Lackey, 61, of Richwood died Feb. 6, 2010. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Grathel “Gret” Marie Lipscomb, 86, of Pinch made her journey home on Sunday, February 7, 2010.

She was born in Charleston, WV, on October 8, 1923. She was previously employed by Libby Owens Glass Co. Gret was a homemaker of 63 years. Mamaw spent her life spoiling her children, loving her grandchildren and taking care of others.

She attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, where she was an active member in the Senior Citizens.

Gret was preceded in death by her father, Major Bailey; mother Elsie Toney; brothers, Ophie Bailey, Calvin Lee Bailey and Voight Bailey; sister, Emma Jane Dunlap; and infant son, Michael Kent Lipscomb.

Gret is survived by her loving husband and lifelong companion, William “Hugh” Lipscomb, whom she married on June 26, 1948; son, Rodney Lipscomb and wife Teresa of Pinch; daughters, Marsha Kendall and husband Larry of Charleston and Donna Lipscomb of Charleston; nine grandchildren, Cathy Clendenin, Rodney Lipscomb, Matthew Kendall, Crystal Guess, Meredith Harris, Morgan Prunty, Marcus Prunty, Ryan Pittman and Bailey Pittman; six great-grandchildren, Brayden, Cole, Landon, Trent, Kailey and Elodie; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with the Pastor Lee Swor officiating. Burial will follow at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2010, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Gret’s family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Grey and Stephanie Metz, Dr. Scott Miller and Dr. Reginald McClung for the care they provided to her. Also to the CAMC Memorial nursing staff at Unit 4 South was most kind and supportive, as was the nursing group at the SICU. Words cannot describe how their care and kindness made mom’s journey that much more special.

Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.

Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview is in charge of the arrangements.

Elmer Lee McClure, 88, of Elkview entered into rest Friday, February 5, 2010, at CAMC General Hospital from injuries suffered on January 22, 2010, after being struck by a car while crossing Washington Street.

He was born in Marlinton, Pocahontas County, on July 16, 1921, son of the late Forrest A. McClure and Lillie Hannah McClung McClure.

He was a retired operator for Union Carbide Corporation with 40 years service, and a member of the International Association of Machinists, Lodge No. 598. Elmer served in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps in Arizona and the Signal Corps in France and Germany. He was a member of the VFW Post 8516, and was an avid gardener and hunter.

Elmer was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Cantrell; and a brother, Ralph H. McClure.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gladys McClure; sons, Jerry Lee McClure of Elkview, and Larry McClure and his wife of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Alderman of Charleston, and Pauline Lingo of Carlinville, Ill.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. David Keeney officiating.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Additional services will be held in Marlinton and interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery, Marlinton, with military graveside rites.

Arrangements are by Myers Funeral Home, Elkview.

Stephen McClure, 67, of Seebert, formerly of St. Albans, died Feb. 8, 2010. Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements.

Harry W. Mitchell, 92, of Charleston died Feb. 7, 2010, after a short illness. Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Miss Emma Mae Pauley (MeMe), 98, went home to be with the Lord and was reunited with her twin sister, Emilie Cassem, on Tuesday, February 2, 2010.

Born in Colcord, WV, on September 2, 1911, to William and Maxie Pauley, she lived most of her life in Kanawha City. For the past three years she was an active resident of the Meadowbrook Acres Nursing home where she leaves many friends among the residents and staff. At Meadowbrook she belonged to the Resident Council, participated in the Geriatric Olympics and many other activities. She had a full and loving life for her three years at Meadowbrook.

Miss Pauley was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Pauley, nephew, Kamal Cassem; niece, Adma Cassem Roberts; and brother-in-law, Aref Cassem.

She is survived by her niece, Jamal Dillard and husband Melvin; great-nephews, Tim Dillard and Mark Lacy; great-niece Julye Dillard; and nieces Mary Cassem and Jeane Laughlin.

Her family would like to thank the staff at Meadowbrook for the care and love given to Emma and would like to suggest that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Resident Council Activities Fund at Meadowbrook.

A memorial service will be held at Meadowbrook Nursing Home, 2149 Greenbrier Street, Charleston on February 11, 2010, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Tom Hughey officiating.

Private interment was held in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

Harding Funerals & Cremations 514 50th St. SE Kanawha City is serving the Pauley family.

Vernon Wesley “Wes” Quigley, 37, of Huntington died Saturday, December 26, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center, Huntington, WV.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nickey R. Stapleton

He is survived by his stepfather, Carl Stapleton; brother, Christopher Stapleton of South Charleston; sisters, Carla Stapleton of Nitro and Cynthia Turley Charleston; nieces and nephews, Nicholas Stapleton of Lincoln County, Jonathan Meadows of Hernshaw, Benjamin, Tyler and Kristan all of Charleston.

A memorial service will be 7 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Marvin Welch officiating. Family and Friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Irene Rider age 74 of Mammoth died February 7, 2010, at CAMC General Hospital after a short illness.

She was born June 22, 1935 at Dixie and was the daughter of the late Preston and Mary Miller Schoolcraft. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Silas Rider.

Left to cherish her memories is her daughters, Ruby Sloan of Hernshaw and Icie Hager of Mammoth; sons, Sedrick of London and Jerry of Kanawha City; sister, Icie Ruth of Florida; brothers, Donald Schoolcraft of Glen Ferris and David Schoolcraft of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Robert and Chris Rider of London, David Merrill of Elkview, Amanda Merrill of Mammoth and Melinda Rider of Belle; and seven great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the Montgomery General Extended Unit and their respiratory therapist and CAMC General Hospital staff.

Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at O’Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with Pastor John Cantley officiating. Burial will follow in Hill Cemetery at Blakely, WV. Friends may call from 6 until 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy can be sent at www.odellfuneralhome.com.

Willard H. (Bill) Smith, former Charleston Daily Mail sports editor, died quietly at home Saturday, February 6, 2010. Bill was born in Zanesville, Ohio, September 7, 1929, the son of Ellen Cecelia Warne Smith and Hugh Dallas Smith.

Bill graduated from Lash High School in 1947 and entered the Navy in 1948. He served during the Korean conflict mainly in Fort Lauderville, Fla., where he was a member of a hurricane hunting squadron.

Bill received a M.S. degree in Public Relations and History from Ohio University and a B.S. in Journalism, also from OU.

Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou Hagley Smith, and their four children, Leslie (Richard) Raney, James Hugh (Lisa Salamie) Smith, Galen Patrick (Karen Plowden) Smith and Jon Kevin (Cherie Hill) Smith. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Carise (Brendan) O'Brien, Olivia Ellen Raney, Jacqueline Elise Raney, Natalie Anastasia Raney, Emily Louise Raney, Carson Alexander Smith, Cameron Andrew Smith, Celia Ellen Smith and Jon Kevin Smith, Jr. He is survived by one great-grandson, Judah Benjamin Raney. Bill will also be missed by his dog, Gigi, his constant companion for the past five years.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2009 at 4 p.m. at Christ Church United Methodist. There will also be a visitation on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to American Heart Association or to Christ Church United Methodist.

Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, is entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Margaret C. Stone, 86, of Lewisburg died Feb. 6, 2010. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Albert T. Summers, 83, native of Charleston, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2010.

Albert was a Charleston businessman and real estate developer for over 60 years.

He was the son of Lebanese emigrants, the late Theeb and Bessie Summers.

Albert was a graduate of Charleston High School and attended Morris Harvey (U.C.).

After college, Albert took over his father's produce business and expanded it from Charleston into Ohio and Kentucky. Following many years of success, he moved into the real estate business, where some of his most successful developments included, Putnam Village, Liberty Square, as well as many other Charleston office buildings.

He was a member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral, Charleston, and a founding member of St. Ignatius.

Albert was generous in his contributions to his church, community and state. He was instrumental in aiding the building of Charleston's new baseball park "Power Park" by donating properties.

Additionally, he was a World War II Navy veteran, serving as a Radar Instructor for officers.

Albert's greatest loves were his church, his family and the State of West Virginia.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Kilrain, and his brother, Andrew Summers.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dolores Summers; son, Thomas James "T.J." Summers and his wife Faria of Chicago, Ill; daughter, Gabrielle "Missy" Summers and her husband Imre Eszenyi of McLean, VA; sister, Jennie Kannam of Canton, OH; grandchildren, Samuel and Ava Eszenyi and Laylee, Nayla, Ellya and Mateen Summers.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Saint George Orthodox Cathedral, Charleston, with the Very Rev. Father Olof Scott and the Rev. Father Stephen J. De Young officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, where there will be Trisagion Prayers at 7:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Albert Summers to The American Foundation for Saint George Hospital, P.O. Box 2285, Fairfax, VA 22031-2285 and/or Saint George Orthodox Cathedral, Charleston, WV.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com or P.O. Box 2388 Charleston, WV 25328.

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Frank Terry, 74, of Backus Mountain, Meadow Bridge, died Feb. 7, 2010. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at Wallace & Wallace Chapel, Rainelle, W.Va. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

James "Jim" Tincher, 63, of Oak Hill died Feb. 6, 2010. Service will be 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at High Lawn Chapel Mausoleum, Oak Hill. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service.

W. (William) Hale Watkins died on February 2, 2010, at the Columbus Alzheimer Care Center, where he had resided for two years in a decade-long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

Born in Charleston, W.Va., the son of the late Dr. Charles E. and Mary Alice Watkins, he was a 40-year resident of Upper Arlington. He received a B.A. in political science from West Virginia University and a J.D. from the West Virginia University College of Law. In 1964 he earned an LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree from George Washington University. He was a lifelong Mountaineer fan and a supporter of WVU athletics. He began his professional career in the litigation division of the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C. Subsequently, he worked in the legal department at United Fuel Gas Company in Charleston, W.Va., and completed his professional career as labor relations attorney and legal department senior attorney at Columbia Gas Corporation in Columbus. Following his retirement in 1994, he worked for several years as a volunteer in the emergency room at Mount Carmel West Hospital. His memberships included the state bar associations of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. An avid golfer, he was a member of The Country Club at Muirfield Village and a non-resident member of Pinehurst Country Club and the Bald Head Island Club, both in North Carolina, Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, and Phi Kappa Psi fraternity.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Brooks Watkins.

He is survived by his wife, Maggie (Hess); son, David and daughter-in-law, Pamela; daughter, Nancy Pridgen; and two grandsons, Tyler Pridgen and Michael Watkins, all of Upper Arlington.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 13, at Upper Arlington Lutheran Church.

Friends may meet family members from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Road.

Donations in his memory may be made to the West Virginia University Foundation, P.O. Box 0877, Morgantown, WV 26507-0877, the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, 3500 Mill Run Drive, Hilliard, OH 43026, or the Alzheimer's Association, 3380 Tremont Road, Columbus, OH 43221-04252.

Online condolences may be made to www.schoedinger.com.

Lenora Castilee White, 85, of Smithers died February 7, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

She was born April 21, 1924, in Raleigh County, WV, and was the daughter of the late Roy and Blanch Newman Lester.

She was a member of the Smithers First Church of Christ.

Surviving are her daughters, Linda VanMeter and her husband Robert of Cannelton and Brenda VanWart of Pratt; sisters, Daphnia Caudill of Louisburg, NC, Erma Brown and her husband Howard of Bradley and Joyce Terreo and her husband Toney of Napierville, Ill; grandchildren, Kathryn VanMeter and Billy VanWart and six great-grandchildren.

Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday February 11, 2010, at O’Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. Kim Kirby officiating. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. Friends may call from 7 until 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy can be sent at www.odellfuneralhome.com.

Freddie James (Jim) Wilson was born July 14, 1924, at Daybrook, and he passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2010, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim served in World War II in the Asiatic Pacific Theater with the 161st Infantry 2nd Battalion. He was honorably discharged on February 1, 1946, with rank of Staff Sergeant Anti-Tank Gun Crewman. Jim was decorated with the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars, Philippine Libration Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, the Victory Medal, and a Purple Heart from a battle injury sustained on Luzon in the Philippines.

Jim was employed and retired from Cabot Gas after more than 30 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid WVU sports fan, especially of his favorite player of all times, Jerry West.

Jim was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Kay Wilson; parents, Shannon and Ivy Myrtle Moore Wilson; sisters, Peg Jones, and Betty Pauley; brothers, Bill Wilson, and Ben Wilson; his beloved mother and father-in-law, Elmer and Beulah Haymond; and granddaughter, Erin Adkins Wilson.

Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris Jean Haymond Wilson; siblings, Sybil Chisler, Bonnie Morgan, Richard Wilson and his wife Jean, Dell Shadgett and her husband John, and Ray Wilson; sister-in-law, Carol Wilson; children, Kenny Wilson and wife Brenda, Charlie Wilson and wife June, and Becky Humphreys and husband Mike; daughter-in-law, Cindy Wilson; grandchildren, Jaime Kupfner and Jacob Moss, Brian Wilson, Sarah Ruppenthal and husband Matthew, Amanda Garrido and husband John, Eric Wilson, Bradley Wilson, Sara McIntyre, and Amy Lilly and husband Brian; and great-grandchildren, Bryce Kupfner, Megan Kupfner, Emily Kupfner, Josie Garrido, Isabella Garrido and Ayliana McIntyre. Jim is also survived by his wife's brothers and sisters, who were like his own brothers and sisters, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, at Long and Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Sissonville.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.longfisherfuneralhome.com.