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Guy G. Givens
Guy G. Givens, 75, of Charleston died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, after a long illness. He was former president of Capitol City Industrial Supply Co. and a former employee of the state Alcohol Beverage Control Commission and Shawnee Hills Substance Abuse Program. He was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Charleston and Masonic Lodge 20, past president of the Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home and a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Janie Bonnesen Givens; daughters, Sharon Sheridan and Margaret Miller of Williamstown; grandchildren, Cathy Spindler and Anne Sheridan of Columbus, Ohio, Eric Miller of Alexandria, Va., Jeff Miller of Morgantown. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with the Rev. David Green officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 1200 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV 25301.

Hazel R. Goines
TROTWOOD, Ohio -- Hazel R. Erskine Goines, 79, of Trotwood, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, in Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. She was a native of Charleston, W.Va., and a retired computer systems analyst with Data Systems Automation Office, Columbus, Ohio, with 20 years of service. She was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Zanesville, Ohio. Surviving: daughters, Carol Y. Thomas and Glenda S. Brunson of Dayton; stepsons, John S. Goines Jr. of Dayton, Gregory E. Goines of Hot Springs, Ark., Charles L. Goines of Zanesville; stepdaughters, Diana S. Goines of Washington State, Esther G. Goines of Zanesville; brother Robert Walker of Detroit, Mich., sister, Louise W. Birdsong of Dayton; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren; 5 step-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. today at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Dayton with the Rev. Dr. Donald W. Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Dayton. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the church. House of Wheat Funeral Home, Dayton, is in charge of arrangements.

James E. Hairston
James E. Hairston, 78, of Charleston died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, in Atlanta after a long illness. He was a retired machinist from Marathon Coal and a member of Community Missionary Baptist Church, Charleston. Surviving: daughter, Connie Tyson of Atlanta; sons, Curtis "C.W.," James "Choo- Choo" and Marvin of Charleston; seven grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Charleston, with the Rev. Ricardo Flippin and the Rev. William Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston. Friends may call two hours prior to service at the church.

John M. Hamilton
John M. "Ham Bone" Hamilton Sr., 66, of Nitro, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. He was a 20-year resident of Nitro, formerly of Cedar Grove. He was a former Iron Worker, a veteran of the Korean War, a member of Iron Workers Local 301, Charleston, and a protestant. Surviving: wife, Mary "Mickey" Spangler-Hamilton of Nitro; sons, John M. Hamilton Jr. of Nitro, Joseph M. Hamilton of Titusville, Fla., Jeffrey M. Hamilton of St. Albans; brother, Jennings W. Hamilton of Hurricane; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. There will be a memorial service held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Intensive Care Unit at Thomas Memorial Hospital, 4605 MacCorkle Ave., S.W., South Charleston, WV 25309.

Otis L. Hanks
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Otis L. Hanks, 77, of San Diego, formerly of Mount Hope, W.Va., died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, in a San Diego hospital after a long illness. Service will be today in California. Poway-Bernardo Mortuary, Poway, is in charge of arrangements. Information was supplied by Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, W.Va.

Mildred C. Harrison
COTTAGEVILLE -- Mildred C. Harrison, 68, of Cottageville, Jackson County, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, in Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, after a long illness. She was a member of Watts Chapel Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Surviving: sister, Clara Good of Ripley, Stella Kelley of Gay, Ploussey Miller of Sandyville. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at in Twin Pine Cemetery, Goldtown, with the Rev. Carl Mann officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Parsons-Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley.

Patrick M. Henry Jr.
FALLS VIEW -- Patrick M. Henry Jr., 80, of Falls View, Fayette County, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at home after a short illness. He was retired from Elkem Metals Co., Alloy, was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church, Montgomery, and VFW Post 8366, Gauley Bridge, a former member of the Boomer Lions Club and an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Uldeen Henry; son, Sean of Sunnyvale, Calif.; stepdaughter, Jill VanNest of Sturgis, Mich.; stepson, James Justice of Elkhart, Ind.; brothers, Kenna of Barberton, Ohio, Joseph of Springfield, Va.; one granddaughter. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with the Rev. Stan Holmes officiating. Burial will be in End-of-the-Trail Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Constance L. Hollandsworth
RENICK -- Constance Louise Hollandsworth, 68, of Renick, Greenbrier County, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, in Greenbrier Manor Nursing Home. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. Surviving: daughter, Yolanda Wise of Renick; son, Todd of Lexington, N.C.; sisters, Wanda Orndorff of Quinwood, Barbara Gilmore of Lewisburg, Kat Wheeler of El Paso, Texas; brother, Robert Zopp of Lewisburg; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, with the Rev. Youel Altizer officiating. Burial will be in Walkup Cemetery, Renick. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Harlan J. Jacobs
Harlan J. "Jay" Jacobs, 57, of Charleston died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, at home after a short illness. He was an electrician for Clearon Corp. with 34 years of service and was a Navy veteran. Surviving: sisters, Terah A. Jacobs and Wanda S. Halstead of Charleston; niece, Terri L. Harless of Hurricane; two grandnephews and two grandnieces. Service will be noon Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Anthony Mason officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Sissonville. Friends may call from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Starlet D. Kerns
Starlet Delight Kerns, 50, of Cabin Creek died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, in Charleston after a short illness. She was a medical accountant for the state Department of Workers Compensation and a lifelong resident of Cabin Creek. Surviving: daughter, Rachel Kerns of Charleston; sons, Clifton and Russell of Cabin Creek; brothers, Dayton Lanham of Indiana, Vince Lanham of Cabin Creek; four grandchildren. Service and burial will be at a later date. The body was cremated. Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, is in charge of arrangements.

Howard K. Martin
COLFAX, N.C. -- Howard Kenneth Martin, 69, of Colfax died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, in the Moses H. Cone Hospital. He was a native of Glasgow, W.Va., and was executive director of High Point Housing Authority. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of HIS Family Church. Surviving: wife, Dorothy Martin; daughters, Vickie Martin at home, Tamara Martin-Causey of Rochester, N.Y.; two grandchildren. Service will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday at HIS Family Church with Pastor Charles Fernandez, Pastor Doug Fowler and the Rev. Emmanuel Aderotimi officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Memorial Park. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Cumby Family Funeral Home, High Point. The family suggests memorial contributions to HIS Family Church Youth Building Fund, 121 Skeet Club Road, High Point, NC 27265.

Edith L. McMillion
Edith L. Hamm Hughes McMillion, 66, of Gallagher died Thursday,Jan. 11, 2001, at home after a long illness. She was a member of Gallagher Nazarene Church and was a homemaker. Surviving: husband, Charles Lovell McMillion; daughters, Piper Smith of Mount Carbon, Robin Holbrook of Oak Hill, Anna Demoss of Gallagher; sons, Carl Hughes Jr. of McDunn, Jeremy and Bobby McMillion at home; sisters, Ilene Starcher of East Bank, Gladys Hudson of Gallagher, Valerie Wise of Dwale, Ky.; brother, Jerrell Hamm of Chapmanville; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one step-great-grandchild. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with the Rev. David Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Betty J. Kimes Noble
Betty J. Kimes Noble, 80, of South Charleston, formerly of Pomeroy, Ohio, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, at home after a short illness. She was a retired postal clerk, a Baptist and a native of Middleport, Ohio. Surviving: son, Jack of Nitro; brother, Joe P. Kimes of South Charleston; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with the Rev. Pete Thompson officiating. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire, Ohio. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Pearl Pauley
TURTLE CREEK -- Pearl Pauley, 62, of Turtle Creek, Boone County, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, in Boone Memorial Hospital, Madison, after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, Turtle Creek. Surviving: husband, Steve Pauley of Turtle Creek; son, Leon of Turtle Creek; daughters, Judy Ann Jackson and Tena Ann Smith of Turtle Creek; brother, Carl Thompson of Portage, Ind.; sisters, Thelma Hornsby of Beckley; Ader Frye; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with the Rev. Troy Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Pauley cemetery, Turtle Creek. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Sugirtham Rajartnam
Sugirtham Rajartnam, 86, of Charleston died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, in CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was a housewife and a native of Sri Lanka. Surviving: daughters, Bubby and Arunthathie of the United States, Mala of New Zealand; sons, Bala of Australia, Thiru of London, England; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Cooke Crematory Chapel, Nitro. There will be no visitation. Elk Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Ruby G. Richmond
ALDERSON -- Ruby Grimmet Richmond, 84, of Alderson, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, at her home, following a long illness. Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson is in charge of arrangements.

John James E. Robinson
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- John James Edward "Pennie" Robinson, 74, of San Diego, formerly of Charleston, W.Va., died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, after a short illness. He was retired from the Navy. Surviving: wife, Clara Robinson; brother, Thomas O. of Cincinnati. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Saturday at Preston Funeral Home, Charleston, with the Rev. Joseph H. Thomas Jr. officiating. The body was cremated.

Eileen A. Slevin
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Eileen A. Slevin, 50, of Pittsburgh died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, in CAMC General Hospital after a long illness. She was a pharmacist and attended Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral, Charleston, W.Va. She was a graduate of Charleston Catholic High School and held bachelor's degrees in pharmacology and biology from Duquesne University. Surviving: mother, Susan P. Slevin of Charleston; brothers, John L. of Charleston, Timothy and Dr. Dennis P., both of Pittsburgh. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral with the Rev. P. Edward Sadie officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston.

William O. Smelser
HILLIARD, Ohio -- William O. Smelser, 59, of Hilliard died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, in Riverside Methodist Hospital after a short illness. He was manager of Mulberry Apartments. Surviving; wife, Barbara Parker Smelser; daughters, Lauren Pauley of Teays Valley, W.Va., Kim Lane of Cool Ridge, W.Va., Kristie Combs of MacArthur, W.Va.; three grandchildren. Memorial service will be 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Tidd Funeral Home, Hilliard, with Pastor James A. Riggs officiating. The body was cremated. Friends may call 30 minutes prior to service at the funeral home. The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.

Tammy K. Temple
CAMDEN-ON-GAULEY -- Tammy K. Temple, 40, of Camden-on-Gauley, Webster County, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, after a short illness. Adams Funeral Home, Cowen, is in charge of arrangements.

Gloria J. Walker
Gloria Jean Walker, 54, of Charleston died Jan. 11, 2001, in CAMC Memorial Hospital. Preston Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Marian C. Williams
MOUNT HOPE -- Marian Charlotte Williams, 56, of Mount Hope, Fayette County, formerly of Monmouth Junction, N.J., died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at home after a long illness. She attended Sun Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving: husband, Danny R. Williams Sr.; daughters, Connie Crabtree of Oak Hill, Rhonda Sue Babcock of Hightstown, N.J.; sons, Steven Ray of Westwood, N.J., Danny R. Williams Jr. of Mount Hope; brothers, John Rakes of East Windsor, N.J., Gene Rakes of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; nine grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Robert Burnett officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Janie K. Berry
Janie Kay Berry, 72, of Charleston, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, in St. Francis Hospital, after a short illness. She was a retired florist from Conner's Greenhouse with 25 years of service, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was a member of the Elk River Garden Club. Surviving: husband, Bob; daughter, Lea Vada Canaday of Charleston; mother, Reva S. Graham of Charleston; sisters, Faye Shamblin of Fairborn, Ohio, Mary Ellen Graham of Charleston; brother, Norval Graham of Charleston; two granddaughters. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Elk Funeral Home, Charleston with the Rev. Gerald E. Dotson officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Robert R. Cobb
SUMMERSVILLE -- Robert R. Cobb, 34, of Summersville was found dead Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, near Summersville. Chief Ray Moore of the Summersville city police said Cobb disappeared about a month ago and was found by hunters in an abandoned strip mine outside the city limits off W.Va. 39. Cobb's body has been taken to the medical examiner's office and the death remains under investigation. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Craigsville. Surviving: mother, Betty Hodges Cobb of Tioga; brothers, James of Snowshoe, Howard of Tioga, David of Akron, Ohio; sisters, Linda Blake and Darlene Elliott of Craigsville, Misty Keener of Akron, Ohio. Graveside funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Delphi Church Cemetery, Tioga with the Rev. Bob Friends officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery. There will be no visitation. White Funeral Home, Craigsville is in charge of arrangements.

Nicholas J. DeMarco
Nicholas J. DeMarco, 84, of Charleston died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, in St. Francis Hospital after a short illness. He retired in 1983 and was a member of St. Anthony Church, and VFW Post 3466. He was formerly of Chicago, Ill., and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a part-time usher at the Charleston Civic Center. Surviving: wife, Betty DeMarco of Charleston; daughter, Cathy Wood of Roanoke, Va.; son, Nicholas "Corky" Demarco of Charleston; sister, Ann Murnick of Arlington Heights, Ill; three grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Richard Zelik officiating. There will be no visitation. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorial contributions to Kanawha Hospice Care, Dunbar.