Dec 7 2005 Dencil Marble "Dink" Fugate, 49, of Clay, entered into rest December 5, 2005, at his home. Born on September 26, 1956, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Dencil M. and Hazel V. Brown Fugate. He is survived by his son, Dylan Travis Fugate of Bickmore and his daughter, Evelena Ann Fugate of Bickmore; brothers, Roger L. Fugate of Bickmore, Cletis O. Fugate of Bickmore, Craig D. Fugate of Montgomery, Gregory D. Fugate of Bickmore, and Gallard D. Fugate of Big Otter; sister, Judy K. Smith of Clay.
Graveside service will be 2 pm Thursday, December 8, 2005, at the Holcomb Cemetery, Indore, with Minister Michael Shamblin officiating. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.
Dec 7 2005 Ernest Gary Carte, 68, of Clay, entered into rest Saturday, December 3, 2005, at CAMC-Memorial Division. Born on June 24, 1937, he was the son of the late Drake and Holly Carte. He was retired from West Virginia Paving. Ernest is survived by his wife, Sherrie (Pritt) Carte of Clay; two sons, Shannon of FL, Travis of Clay; and one daughter, Amber of Clay; one grandchild. Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday, December 9, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. There will be no visitation.
Dec 4 2005 Janie Stephenson Coulter, 90, of Charleston died November 30, 2005, in St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, WV, following a brief illness.b She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Emil Coulter; sons, Steve and Arthur; and daughter, Linda Coulter Grimes. Janie was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was a devout Christian and member of the Elk River Nazarene Church. She was a staunch Democrat. She was an avid genealogist and a contributing writer to the History of Clay County. She was a past Member of the John Young Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, West Virginia Genealogy Society, Clay County Landmarks Commission and Historical Society, Eastern Star and Rebecca?s Lodge. Janie was born at Clay, WV, on November 22, 1915, the eldest of 11 children. Her father was Martin Van Buren Stephenson, son of Sherman Stephenson and Janie?s beloved grandmother, Sarah Legg Stephenson. Her mother was Florence Sizemore Stephenson, daughter of Janie?s beloved grandfather, John A. Sizemore and Lucy Morton Sizemore. She grew up and lived most of her life in the town of Clay. Starting at age 19 in a one-room school, the youngest teacher in the county, Janie taught for 31 years in Clay and Kanawha County Schools. She began her college education at Marshall College and attended Glenville State, where she met her husband, Emil. She graduated at age 55 from Morris Harvey College. Janie is survived by sons, John and wife, Judy of Charleston, Martin (Buck) and wife, Ellie of Westminster, CA, and Jeffrey and wife, Patty of Charleston; daughters, Reba of Idylwild, CA, and Krista and husband, Ray Green of Charleston; sister, Mary Hensley of Wallback; 24 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. The service will be held at l:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, at the Elk River Nazarene Church, 143 Dutch Road, Charleston, with the Rev. Randy Ledsome officiating. will follow in the Reed-Stephenson Cemetery in Clay. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Nazarene Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Janie be made to the Clay County Landmarks and Historical Society, PO Box 670, Clay, WV 25043. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is handling the arrangements.
Dec 1 2005 Billie Jane Pierson Zegeer, 76, of Clay, died Nov. 29, 2005 at Charleston's CAMC General Hospital following complications from lung cancer. Zegeer was a landlady and Clay United Methodist Church member. She was a former member of the Clay County Library Board of Trustees and Clay Town Council. She traveled extensively with her late husband, Arthur W. Zegeer. While living in the Republic of South Africa 1977-80, she served as editor of a community newsletter. Zegeer attended West Virginia University. She is survived by her children: Michael D. (Marsha) Zegeer of Cincinnati, Richard B. (Marge Michau) Zegeer of Kanawha City and Jill Zegeer (Patrick) Dunn of Tuscaloosa, Ala. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.S.D. and J.A. Pierson of Clay. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston. Friends may also call one hour before the funeral service, which will be noon Friday at Clay United Methodist Church. will follow at Reed-Pierson Cemetery, Clay. In lieu of flowers, contribute to your choice of charities.
Nov 29 2005Mr. William Paul Rogers, 87, of Wallback, WV, died Sunday, November 27, 2005, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on May 19, 1918, he was the son of the late Adam Sheridan and Maggie Keeney Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, William Paul Rogers, Jr., who was killed in action in the Vietnam War in 1967. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Mrs. Gladys Rogers; his sons, Ransford Rogers and his wife, July, of Columbus, OH, James Rogers and his wife, Margaret of Tacoma, WA, Randall Rogers and his wife Marianne of Coolville, OH; daughter, Mrs. Paula Cline and her husband Bill of Elkview; sister, Betty Mooney of Charleston; brother, Eugene Rogers of Akron, OH; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Mr. Rogers was a heavy equipment operator and part time farmer for many years and retired from Vecillio & Grogan and the United Steelworkers of America Local 714614 in 1983. During his career in construction, he helped build many of the interstate highways we all enjoy today. He was heavily involved in his community throughout his lifetime having been one of the founders of the Clay-Roane Public Service District that brought water service to western Clay County and eastern Roane County. He served on its Board of Directors for several years having held a variety of offices. He was also involved in the creation and construction of the Clay County Health Clinic that helped bring quality health care to the people of Clay and surrounding counties. He served on the Board of Directors of Multi-Cap of Charleston and as a delegate to the Silver Haired Legislature. He and his wife, Gladys, organized the first 4-H club in Clay County. He was a Christian and faithfully attended the Wallback Methodist Church in Wallback, where he served as its Superintendent for seventeen years. Mr. Rogers practiced his religion everyday and was always there when his family or someone in the community needed help. The family of William Paul Rogers would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to the staff of Hubbard Hospice House and to the doctors, nurses and other staff at Charleston Area Medical Center (fifth floor) for their compassionate care given to him in his hour of need. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Rogers? name to either Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311 or to the Wallback Methodist Church, Mr. David Wayne, Treasurer, Wallback, WV 25285. Funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, December 1, 2005, at Wallback Methodist Church, with Minister Ralph Keener officiating. will follow in the Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, and one hour prior to the service at the Church.
Nov 27 2005 Ernest Monroe "Blackjack" Nicholas, 74, of Clay entered into rest on November 23, 2005, at Hubbard Hospice House in Kanawha City. Born on March 15, 1931, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Richard and Elsie (Triplett) Nicholas. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, John ?Orda? Nicholas. He was a truck driver for Buffalo Trucking Company, a school bus driver, worked and retired from Carl Kelley Paving, Inc., out of Parkersburg, WV. On October 8, 1960, he married Phyllis Jean McGlothlin, his wife of 45 years, who survives him. They had three children together, Diane (Donald) Woody of Procious, Mike Nicholas of Pinch, and Melissa (Hansford) Justice, II, of Clay; two sisters, Edna (Bob) Schamp of Cleveland, OH and Betty Walker of Alliance, OH; two grandchildren, David and Megan Woody, both of Procious; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a wonderful, loving husband, father and brother. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him. Graveside service will be 11 am Monday, November 28, 2005, at the Triplett Cemetery, Triplett Ridge, with Minister Wayne Litton and Minister Rick Canfield officiating. There will be no visitation. Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bank of Gassaway, Clay County Branch, Clay, WV, 25043 c/o Ernest Nicholas.
Nov 25 2005 Robert Elzia "Bob" Killingsworth, 57, of Ivydale, entered into rest November 23, 2005, at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 19, 1948, in Elsworth, PA, he was the son of the late Orville and Savannah Killingsworth. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lindy, Albert and Junior, and sister, Mary Jane Kirkland. He was the owner/operator on Bob?s Muffler Shop in Ivydale, and a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam era. Survivors include his beloved wife and best friend, Marni Killingsworth of Ivydale; beloved step-daughter, Holly Cunningham of Ivydale; daughter, Crystal Tanner of Ivydale; sister, Betty Steinstraw of Mobile, AL; granddaughter, Alexia Tanner of Ivydale, and his beloved dog, Paco. Bob had many friends and was loved by all who knew him. Funeral service will be 11:30 pm Sunday, November 27, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Darius Arnold officiating. will follow in the Sears Cemetery, Hallburg, with military graveside rites conducted by Clay VFW Post 4419. Friends may call from 5 to 9 pm on Saturday at the funeral home.
Nov 25 2005 Dorlene Ann Workman, 63, of Wallback, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 23, 2205 at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. Born on September 12, 1942, in Widen, she was the daughter of the late Roy Sherman and Polly Ann Hamrick McKinney. She was a homemaker, a member of Pleasant Dale Baptist Church, and a cook for Clay County Senior Center. She is survived by her husband, Lanty Phillip Workman of Wallback; daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha and Chris Dean of Burnsville, WV, Meloanie and Dale Morris of Bickmore, Mona and Gary Williams of Ivydale, Mary Rogers of Fayette County, WV, and Marleen and Scotty Fitzwater of Ovapa; brothers, Jimmy and Dale McKinney of Enoch; sisters, Erma Ramsey of Enoch, Delores Adkins of Clay, Sandra Gray of Harrison, Lucille James of Enoch, Brenda Kyle of Mt. Nebo, and Nova Young of Harrison; 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, November 26, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister David McLaughlin officiating, assisted by Minister Wayne Litton. will follow in the Ramsey Cemetery, Dog Run. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home.
Nov 16 2005 Gene Ray Lane, 77, of Big Otter, entered into rest on November 15, 2005, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 12, 1928, in Widen, WV, to the late Hubert and Roxie Mays Lane. Survivors include his sister, Dimple Leah Legg of Harrison. Funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, November 19, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday at the funeral home.
Nov 16 2005 Rosetta Maye King, 57, of Clay entered into rest November 14, 2005. She was born on August 22, 1948, to the late Lloyd and Audrey Schoolcraft. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Duke Schoolcraft, step-son, Randy King, and step-daughter, Drema Jones. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Thomas Franklin King, Sr. of Clay; daughter and son-in-law, Karen Lynn King Brown and Lyndon Metheney of Hartland; son, Thomas Franklin King, Jr. of Clay; grandchildren, Ashley Christine Brown of Hartland, Deanna Woodby of Valley Fork, and Thomas King Coleman of Bomont; step-daughters, Ruth Field of Eleanor, Marlene Bryant of Cairo, and Darlene King of Clarksburg; sisters, Wilda Schoolcraft, Juanita Huffman, and Pauline Dye, all of Clendenin, Eloise Parker of Walton; brothers, David Schoolcraft of Virginia, Wayne Schoolcraft of Clendenin, and Jim Schoolcraft of Elkview; 17 step-grandchildren, 30 step-great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 1 pm Thursday, November 17, 2005, at the Blue Knob Church Cemetery, Maysel, with Bill Burdette and Adam Burdette officiating.
Nov 16 2005 Roxie Jane McKinney, 67, of Clay, entered into rest November 14, 2005, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1938, in Newton to the late Howard and Bessie Adkins Miller. She was a homemaker and attended Rogers Fork Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Russell McKinney of Clay; sons, Terry Lee of Clay and Russell (Rusty), Jr. of Ivydale; daughters, Janet Eleanor McGlothlin of Harrison, Rita Faye McKinney of Clay, Deloras Jean White of Floral City, FL, and Rachel June Thorne of Ivydale; brothers, Orgil Miller of Ohio and Elmer Miller of Virginia; sister, Rosemary Caroland of Georgia; 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday, November 18, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Duke Harris officiating. will follow in the Adair Cemetery, Clay.
Nov 15 2005 Morgan Dorr Skidmore, 93, of Ivydale, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2005, at Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway, W.Va., after an extended illness. He was born April 22, 1912, to the late Frank and Eva Berry Skidmore. He was a retired professional driver for Greyhound Coach Company with over 30 years of service, and a fifty-year member of Amalgamated Transit Union. Dorr was a member of Morrison Ridge United Methodist Church. He is survived by one son, Larry Skidmore of Grandlodge, Mich.; Dorr's companion, Mavis Stout of Ivydale, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Myrtle Skidmore of Jane Lew, W.Va.; and his grandchildren, Keith Skidmore, Jeff Skidmore, Rick Skidmore, Beth Skidmore, and Debbie Dunn. The funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 15, 2005, with the Rev. Ressie Robison officiating. Friends may call from 12 noon until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. will follow the service at Morrison Ridge Church Cemetery near Sutton, W.Va.
Nov 7 2005 Nettie Jean (Sears) Mollohan, 77, of Nebo, entered into rest Sunday, November 6, 2005. She was born to the late Martin and Gay (Burnside) Sears. Nettie is survived by her husband Otis Camden Mollohan, two sons and their wives Hubert and Patty Mollohan of Nebo, WV., Bernard and Sharon Mollohan of Gallipolis OH. One daughter Dorma Dawson of Nebo WV., one brother Buel Sears of Ravenna OH., 6 grand children and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 9, beginning at 11:00 a.m at the Nebo Baptist Church with the Elder Stanley Cadle officiating. will follow at Sears Cemetery, Nebo, WV. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at Nebo Baptist Church, Nebo, WV.
Oct 30 2005 Gae Rogers, 90, of Nebo, entered into rest Friday, October 28, 2005 at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, Grantsville, WV. Gae was born February 12, 1915 to the late Lee and Dora Mollohan. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Rogers, and by two brothers Roy and Doy Mollohan. Gae is survived by three sons Howard Gale Rogers of Sand Ridge, WV., George Dale Rogers of Orma, WV., James Edward Rogers of Pennsboro, WV., one daughter Geneva Smothers, of Cleveland, OH., 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren Funeral service will be will be 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Dewey Tanner and Minister Darius Arnold officiating. will following in Sear Cemetery, Nebo, WV. Friends may call 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Oct 24 2005 Mary Freda Moore, 76 of Duck, died October 22, 2005, at home after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She was born April 11,1929 at Big Otter, WV to the late Oscar and Josephine Hamric. She was the youngest of 10 children and is survived by one sister, Dallis Eppley of Barberton OH. Freda is also survived by her loving and devoted husband of 58 years Orvis ?Chick? Moore, daughters and their spouses Shelia and Les Robeson of Woodstown, NJ., Connie and Leonard Walker of Clay, WV., Beverly and companion Jerry of Quicksburg, VA., and Angie and Nick Nicholas of Stockton, CA. Grandchildren Natalie Robeson, Frankie and David Childers, Mark, Ashley, Michael Rose, and Joey Prendergast . Grand Children Isaac Childers and Emma Brooke Rose. The family would like to express their appreciation for the kindness and care given by the wonderful staff of Hospice and to Dr Jim Boggs. In lieu of Flowers the family asks that donations be made to Hospice. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at Carl Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Buck Mollohan officiating. will following at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home.
