Mr. Joseph Edward “Joe” King, 42 of Nitro went home to be with the Lord November 18, 2005.
Joe was a caring, compassionate, loving and devoted husband and father. Joe was a gentleman that would help anyone with anything. He loved to hunt and fish and spending time with his family.
He was an employee of PSI.
Joe is survived by his best friend and wife of 21 years Mrs. Judy King; daughter Jessica of Teays Valley; son Justin of Nitro; Mother and Father Connie and Jim Clark of Marmet; father Joe “Buster” King of Nitro; sisters Cathy King and Melinda Yeager both of Cabin Creek; brothers Matt Clark of North Carolina and Mark Clark of Marmet; mother-in-law Ruth Thompson of Poca; niece Amanda Stanley of Cabin Creek and dearest friends Teke and Glenna Shaffer of Charleston. Joe is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.
A celebration of Joe’s life will be 2:00 PM Wednesday November 23, 2005 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randall Wilson officiating. will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Friends may call 5 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Bradford Anvel Cobb
John 11: 25-26, “He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.”
Bradford Anvel Cobb, 84, passed out of this life on Tuesday, December 6, with his children at his side. A life-long resident of Putnam County, he defined his life by Deuteronomy 15:11, “…you shall open your hand wide to your brother, to your poor and your needy…” Known for his work ethic and acts of Christian charity, he was a skilled craftsman and builder. He and his wife Marjorie never hesitated to assist those in need.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie, his parents Brady and Cordelia , brothers Otis and Denzil, sister Arlie Shaw, and daughter Rebecca Ann. He is survived by daughter Connie Raynes and son-in-law Rudy Raynes of Buffalo, son Ronnie Cobb and friend Kelly Kidd of Poca, and daughter Kathy Buckley and son-in-law Dana Buckley of Hurricane. Five surviving grandchildren are Quentin and Christian Buckley of Hurricane, Rudi Anne Raynes of Buffalo, Kelley Rogers and husband John Rogers of Scott Depot, and Kristina Raynes of Akron, Ohio. Two surviving great-grandchildren are Karley and Kolbe Rogers of Scott Depot. He is also survived by his sister, Virginia Coon, of Nitro, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Special supporters in his last year were niece Carol Pottorff, nephew Braxton Cobb and Marilyn Raynes.
Bradford retired from American Viscose and West Virginia State University. Besides membership in Raymond City Community Church, he attended many area churches. A veteran of the US Army, he served as medic in the Philippines. He was a devoted husband, loving parent and grandparent, who was greatly loved by his friends and family.
Isaiah 40:31, “…Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles; They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.”
Funeral service will be 3:00 PM Thursday December 8, 2005 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens; Red House. Friends may call 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
Doris Elaine Spaulding Martin, 80 of Poca died Saturday December 17, 2005 at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband Elvin “Alkie” Martin, parents Lester and Ruby Spaulding and brothers William Gatewood and Douglas Clayton Spaulding.
She is survived by her two daughters Cathy Lynn and husband Oatis Braxton Cobb of Buffalo and Cindy Lee and husband Bryan Gates of Poca, sister Jo Ann Mendenhall and husband Charles of Poca, grandchildren Katrina Harmon and husband Joe of Hurricane, Nathan Cobb and wife Kimberly of Hurricane, Angela Gates and fiance’ Sonny Griffith of Poca and Michael Gates of Poca, great grandchild Tyler Matthew Cobb and step-grandchildren Haley and Kelsey Cornell and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a loving wife and mother who received her joy from her family and friends.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday December 20, 2005 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jonathan Nettles officiating. will follow in Lilly Cemetery. Friends may call 6 to 8 PM Monday at the funeral home.
David Bruce Purdy, 71, departed this life on December 31, 2005, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV, after a short illness.
Born June 9, 1934, in Putnam County, WV, David was the son of the late James Bruce Purdy and Audry Edwards Purdy. David was a 1951 graduate of Poca High School and graduated from Morris Harvey College in 1955. He received his Master’s of Education from Marshall University. He was a teacher, principal and education administrator who retired in 1989 as a Title 1 Director in the WV State Department of Education. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Reserves.
David is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Stephens Purdy and four children: David Bruce Purdy, Jr. and wife Pam from Roanoke, Virginia; Pamella Purdy, sons Zan and Samuel from Moneta, VA; Mark Purdy, wife Donna and sons Adam, Zachary and Matthew from Cross Lanes, WV; Brett Purdy, wife Renee and son Jackson from Charlotte, NC.
He is also survived by brother Morris and Rosalie Purdy from Poca, WV; sister Phyllis and Dr. Richard McCrea from Houston, TX; brother Verl and Joyce Purdy from Charlotte, NC; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, many loving relatives and friends. His family would like to extend their most sincere thanks to the doctors, staff and nurses at Charleston Area Medical Center.
David enjoyed farming, making sorghum syrup, apple butter, gardening, wood-working and family gatherings. Activities he was involved in were PTA President at Point Harmony Elementary School, Boy Scouts and Lion Club Leader, Little League baseball, Political Republican Activist, outstanding service in the Jaycees Club, National Federal Education Programs Leader Award, U.S. Army Marksmanship Award, National Sweet Sorghum Producers and Processors Association, placed second in national competition for quality of sorghum syrup and was on the Board of Directors for NSPPAA.
Friends may call on Tuesday, January 3rd from 5:00-8:00 PM at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home in Poca, WV. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 4th, at 1:00 PM at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home. will take place at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens in Cross Lanes, WV.
Brenda J. Ball, 63 of St. Albans passed away January 10, 2006 in CAMC Memorial Division.
Mrs. Ball is survived by her children Franklin Ball of St. Albans; Louise “Angel” Ball and partner Jessie Thompson of St. Albans; granddaughter Alecia Ball; sister Debra Donald of St. Albans; brother Eddie and wife Wanda Donald of Hurricane; nephew Keith Meadows of Hurricane and niece Lahoma Donald of Hurricane. She is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins from Virginia.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service on Saturday. Mrs. Ball will be cremated following the services.
Mrs. Zella Delilah Asbury, 98 of Nitro went home to be with the Lord January 12, 2006 at home.
Mrs. Asbury is a native of Clendenin; retired cook from Monsanto Sportsman Club and a lifelong faithful charter member of Rock Branch Independent Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband Robert William Asbury; children Sterling Delee Asbury and Brenda Eloise Asbury.
She is survived by her children Ronald and wife Mabel of Nitro; Melvin “Bill” Asbury of Nitro; Homer and wife Ada “Bunny” Asbury of Hampton, VA; Everett “Bert” and wife Lola Bea Asbury of Rock Branch; Verna and husband Cary Perdue of Elkhart, IN; Delmar Asbury of Nitro and Mary Lou and husband Arnold Shamblin of Cross Lanes; 21 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Special thanks to Eva Burgess, a very special friend and caregiver, and her daughter Marcy Estep and her grandchildren Heather, Hannah, David and Garrett.
Graduation Services will be 2:00 PM Monday January 16, 2006 at Rock Branch Independent Church with Pastor Delbert Hawley officiating. will follow in Asbury Cemetery.
Friends may call 5 to 8 PM Sunday at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home.
If you so desire donations may be sent to Kanawha Hospice Care 1143 Dunbar Ave. Dunbar, WV 25064.
Darrell Duane “Goober” Gibson, Sr. 69 of Poca died January 17, 2006 at home after a 24 year illness. He was born December 4, 1936 to the late John Earl and Dessie Parkins Gibson.
He was employed by American Viscose and Kaiser Aluminum as a mechanic and he was an avid Poca Dot Fan.
He was also preceded in death by father and mother-in-law Andrew and Rachel “Nanny” Bailey; brothers Delbert, Clive, Ray and Maxi; granddaughter Amanda Michele Gibson and son-in-law Charles “Skeebo” Hill.
He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 49 years Phyllis Gibson; children Darrell, Jr.; Richard “Thurm” and wife Barbara; Mike and wife Pam; Tim and wife Kim; Debbie Hill and John and wife Regina; brother Rev. Buel Gibson; 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Friday January 20, 2006 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerald Lanham and Rev. Buel Gibson officiating. will follow in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 5 to 8 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
Mr. Samuel A. Harrison, 92 of Red House went home to be with the Lord January 24, 2006 at home.
Mr. Harrison is retired from American Viscose; member of Wade Chapel United Methodist Church and a former member of Poca United Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Lennie M. Harrison; daughter Mary Harrison and sons Bennie and Alexander Harrison.
He is survived by his four children Irene Roberts of West Monroe, LA; Judy Roberts of Columbus, OH; Patsy Sigman of Red House and Sammy Harrison of Red House; brother Donald Harrison of Red House; three sisters Dovie Casto of Red House; Ruth Miller of Eleanor; and Helen Purcey of Greenbank; 14 grandchildren; 94 great and great-great grandchildren and his little buddy Adison.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday January 28, 2006 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Stephen J. White and Wayne Hooper officiating. will follow in Wade Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call 6 to 8 PM Friday at the funeral home.
If you so desire donations may be made to Hospice Care 1143 Dunbar Ave. Dunbar, WV 25064.
DELPHIA LEONA BLACK FORBES Passed away JANUARY 25, 2006 AT THE IOOF HOME, ELKINS, WV AFTER A LONG ILLNESS. SHE WAS A LIFELONG RESIDENT OF NTRO, WV AND RETIRED FROM THOMAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF THE FOREST ROSE REBEKAH LODGE NO. 143, POCA, WV. AND AND ATTENDED CHAPEL SERVICES AT THE IOOF HOME BORN FEBRUARY 6,1924, SHE WAS THE LAST SURVING CHILD OF THE LATE HARRY ROSS BLACK AND CLARA RISSIE DUNCAN BLACK. ALSO PRECEEDING HER IN DEATH WAS HUSBAND WILLARD N. FORBES, SR., BROTHERS DARRELL DAVID, SYLVESTER JAMES AND HOWARD WILLIAM BLACK, SISTERS MARIE BLACK, ROSELIEA CANNIZARIO AND EDITH MAE BLACK. SHE IS SURVIVED BY DAUGHTER ANN HUFF AND HER HUSBAND RICHARD OF LEITCHFIELD, KY AND SON RALPH BLACK AND HIS WIFE MARY OF BOMONT, WV THREE GRANDCHILDREN, PATRICK BLACK AND WIFE CRYSTAL OF MAYSEL, WV, JEFFERY BLACK AND WIFE SARAH OF CHARLESTON, WV, AND ELISSA CURRY OF SANFORD, NC. ALSO NIECES AND NEPHEWS.
MAMA DEL'S SMILE MAKERS WERE HER FIVE GREATGRANDCHILDREN, DAVID CURRY, ANDY HESKETT, CAYIA BLACK, BRADEN BLACK AND EMMALEAH BLACK.
DELPHIA ESPECIALLY ENJOYED CREATING ITEMS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ON HER SEWING MACHINE. SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY ALL OF US.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO CHARLOTTE ZIMMERMAN AND THE ENTIRE STAFF AT THE IOOF HOME FOR THE LOVING CARE DELPHlA WAS GIVEN DURING HER 7 YEAR STAY THERE.
FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE 11:00 AM SATURDAY AT GATENS-HARDING FUNERAL HOME, POCA, WV. WITH A REBEKAH MEMORIAL SERVICE AND PASTOR JAMES CASH OFFICIATING.
FRIENDS MAY CALL 1 HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICE AT THE FUNERAL HOME.
BURIAL WILL FOLLOW AT TYLER MOUNTAIN MEMORY GARDENS, CROSS LANES, WV.
Michael Keith McGhee, II 25 of Poca passed away February 1, 2006 in CAMC General Division.
Michael is a 1998 graduate of Poca High School; employed through the Carpenters Local # 1207 at the Marmet Locks; former employee of Davey Tree Service and an avid sportsman.
He is survived by his daughter Ashleigh McGhee; parents Mike and Kathy McGhee of Poca; grandmother Mildred McGhee of Poca; sisters Michelle and husband Todd Carlton of Crawfordville, FL and Katy McGhee of Poca.
Funeral Service will be 1:00 PM Sunday at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Butcher officiating. will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Friends may call 5 to 8 PM Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Poca Baptist Church 130 Main Street Poca, WV 25159.
Maxine L. Workman 86 of Hurricane went home to be with the Lord February 6, 2006.
Mrs. Workman is retired from Ben Franklin in Nitro and a member of Rock Branch Independent Church.
Mrs. Workman is the daughter of the late Herbert C. Landers and Alda Bailey Landers. She is also preceded in death by her husband Brady Workman; brothers Infant Chad, Rex, Eugene, Check and Glen Landers; sisters Infant Margaret, Louise Landers Ferrell and Ruby Landers Gibson.
She is survived by her children Doris Allison Null and husband Kermit of Hurricane; Malvin M. Allison and wife Ellen of West Covina, CA and James E. Allison and wife Lelit of Kissimmee, FL; sister Mary E. Mathes of Nitro; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Friday February 10, 2006 at Rock Branch Independent Church with Pastor Delbert Hawley officiating. will follow in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 5 to 8 PM Thursday at Rock Branch Independent Church.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Samuel Henson.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Rock Branch Independent Church 133 Cross Lanes Drive, Nitro, WV 25143.
