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Tony Bego
Tony Bego, 56, of Charleston died June 2, 2002. Preston Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Jay Church
WEST LOGAN - Jay Church, 73, of West Logan died June 1, 2002. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at Highland Memory Gardens, Godby. There will be no visitation. James Funeral Home, Logan, is in charge of arrangements.

Hazel M. Franklin
CHARMCO - Hazel M. Franklin, 69, of Charmco died June 4, 2002. Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle, is in charge of arrangements.

E. James "Jimmy" Gillespie
WEBSTER SPRINGS - E. James "Jimmy" Gillespie, 75, of Webster Springs died June 3, 2002, at his residence after an extended illness. Born Feb. 15, 1927, in Webster Springs, he was the son of the late Clarence W. and Bertha Baughman Gillespie. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene and Paul Felix Gillespie; and a sister, Louise Varney. A retired local businessman, Mr. Gillespie was owner of Jimmy's Exxon and E. James Gillespie Fuel Oil Distributors, Cherry Falls, for 33 years. He was a former member of the Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department and the board of directors of Webster County National Bank and a former city councilman. He was a lifetime member of the WVU Alumni Association and VFW Post 3738. He was a former employee of J.C. Baker & Sons and McCourt Motor Company. A Navy veteran of World War II serving on the USS Tennessee, he was in the battle of Iwo Jima on March 16-19, 1945, and the battle of Okinawa on March 26, 1945. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Webster Springs. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Nancy Cool Gillespie of Webster Springs; brothers and a sister-in-law, E. Bernard and Aretta Gillespie of Cincinnatti, Ohio, Dr. David Gillespie of Frostburg, Md.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Dean Hufford of Pulaski, Va., Lucille McCoy of Elyria, Ohio, Sammie and Bob Allman of Buckhannon, Caroline and Melvin Cochran of Webster Springs; sister-in-law, Betty McGinty of Clearwater, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Rosemary and Jeff Bean and Debbie Blake; caregivers, Flecia Brake, Brenda Collins, Lana Cutright and Jamie McIe. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 7, at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs, with the Rev. Nelson Harris and the Rev. Rich Demastus officiating. Jack Alsop will serve as eulogist. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Webster Springs, with military graveside rites conducted by VFW Post 3738. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs.

Leola I. Goins
BECKLEY - Leola I. Goins, 74, of Beckley died June 3, 2002. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Entombment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.

Robert Dewayne "R.D." Grooms
Robert Dewayne "R.D." Grooms, 47, of Rand died peacefully June 1, 2002, at his home after a short illness. He was born Dec. 2, 1954, in Handley, a son of Gertrude E. Grooms Dabbs of Charleston. Also surviving is his stepfather, Ernest Beasley of Charleston. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard and Cora Grooms; sister-in-law, Suzanne Thurman; and brother-in-law, Rex C. Holdren. He wa a senior operations technician for Union Carbide/Dow Chemical for 28 years and was of the Christian faith. In addition to his mother and stepfather, he is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Colleen Holdren Grooms of Rand; one daughter, Rinda Grooms of Morgantown; one son, Richard "R.D." Grooms of Rand; four sisters, Gwen Martin and Cencille Green, both of St. Albans, Brenda Byrd of Oxford, Ohio, Judy Dabbs of Charleston; and a host of many relatives, friends and special co-workers at Dow Chemical. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, with the Rev. Tony Saunders and the Rev. William Kinney officiating. Entombment will follow at Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Glasgow. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, is in charge of arrangements.

H. W. "Herb" Hanes
SCOTT DEPOT - H. W. "Herb" Hanes, 85, of Scott Depot died June 3, 2002, in Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville. He was retired from the Greenbank National Observatory, a former employee of the Rubber Plant and spent 36 months in the Panama Canal. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Charleston. Surviving are his wife, Margaret L. Ervin Hanes; stepson, W. Frank Fuller of St. Albans; stepdaughter and husband, Shirley and Dr. Charles White of Williamstown; sister, Hilda Summerfield of Cross Lanes; grandchildren, Felicia Garretson, Michelle Smith, Regina Minchello and Brandon White; nephews, Stanley, Doug, Ronald and Donald Summerfield. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Harold Wightman officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans. In lieu of flowers, the familyi suggests donations to Seventh-day Adventist Church, 622 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25302. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements.

Celesta Virginia "Ginny" Heasley
Celesta Virginia "Ginny" Heasley, 80, of Charleston passed away June 2, 2002, at the home of her daughter following a year-long battle with cancer. A longtime waitress at family-owned Schrader's Restaurant at Five Corners on Charleston's West Side, Ginny was very active in Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church, of which she was a 55-year member. She served as a Sunday school teacher and as a participant in the Women of Bream. Born and raised in Beaver, Ohio, Ginny graduated from Beaver High School in 1939 and attended Ohio University. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob," in 1979. Ginny is survived by her daughter and husband, Krista and Billy Kerns of Charleston; her son and wife, Gill and Marg Heasley of South Charleston; her grandchildren, Lori and Kelly Kerns; her stepgrandchildren, Kari Ann Kerns, Michael Herald and wife, Alicia, ReBecca Sizemore and husband, Chris; her great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Paige Bequette; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Samuel Herald and Trentan Sizemore; a multitude of loving friends and acquaintances. A memorial service and celebration of Genny's life will be 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church, Charleston. Interment will be in Mount Olive Cemetery, Parkersburg, at a later date. A reception will follow immediately after the service at the church. As per her request, in lieu of flower, memorial donations may be made in her honor to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064, or Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church, 317 West Washington St., Charleston, WV 25302. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Hospice Care nurses, Sharon Ellis, Kathleen Ezzone, Betty Chambers and Connie Boggs for the professional and dignified end-of-life care provided to Ginny and the kind and compassionate support rendered to the family. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Quinn Morton Hudson
FORT MILL, S.C. - Quinn Morton Hudson, 87, of Fort Mill, S.C., died June 4, 2002, at his residence. A former resident of Hernshaw, W.Va., Mr. Hudson was a son of the late Anderson and Alice Jarrell Hudson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Melvin Hudson. He was a retired coal miner and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Carolinas Cornerstone Church. Surviving are one son, William Hudson of Hernshaw, W.Va.; one daughter, Kay Arden of Fort Mill, S.C.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Len's Creek Baptist Church, Hernshaw, with the Rev. Vernon Price officiating. Burial will be in Marmet Cemetery, Marmet, W.Va. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Carolinas Cornerstone Church, 1705 Hwy. 21 Bypass, Fort Mill, SC 29715. Fort Mill Funeral Home and Leonard Johnson Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

Delbert O. Huffman
CHARMCO - Delbert O. Huffman, 94, of Charmco died June 3, 2002. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville.

Margaret B. Jackson
Margaret B. Jackson, 79, of Rand died June 3, 2002. Preston Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

Emogene Dolin Jones
MILTON - Emogene Dolin Jones, 88, of Milton went home to be with the Lord June 3, 2002. She was born May 23, 1914, in Ardel, a daughter of the late Bernie Hazelett and Gertie Hazelett Newman. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Clifton Dolin; her second husband, Chalmer Jones; two daughters, Mrs. Jane Davis and Mrs. Lois Hagan; one son, David Dolin; and one grandson, Steve Ward. She was former owner and operator of Jones' Restaurant and an active member of the Milton community. She was a long-time employee of Morris Memorial Crippled Children's Hospital and a member of Milton Baptist Church. She was an avid herb gardener. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Doug Ward of St. Albans, June and John Bradbury of Culloden; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Lois Dolin of Huntington; one sister, Mrs. Glenna Adkins of Huntington; 12 grandchildren, Melinda Wills, Lisa Anness, Paul Davis, Chris Davis, Joy Kamakowiwoole, Jana Hagan, Tina Ellison, Tricia Knapp, Carrie Dolin, Danielle Bane, Monica Adkins and Jimmy Bradbury; nine great-grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton, with the Rev. Tom Young officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be the grandsons and honorary pallbearers will be the great-grandsons. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to service at Heck Funeral Home, Milton. The family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to their mother's wonderful caregivers who lovingly cared for her during her extended illness. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Bonnie C. Levy
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - Bonnie C. Levy, 82, of Altamonte Springs, Fla., died June 3, 2002. Born in Clarksburg, W.Va., she moved to Altamonte Springs in 1970. She was of the Jewish faith. She was a former member of Temple Israel and B'Nai Jacob Synagogue in Charleston, W.Va., the Hadassah and the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a legal administrator and had served as a first leiutenant in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. She is survived by one son, Michael S. Levy of Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters, Sara Ellin and Deborah A. Levy, both of Winter Park, Fla.; sister, Elinore Silverberg of Charleston, W.Va.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Central Florida, 5151 Adanson St., Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32804. Arrangements have been entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando, Fla.

Orvis G. "Dick" McCroskey
Orvis G. "Dick" McCroskey, 69, of Clendenin died June 3, 2002, in CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired pipeliner, and Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion and Calvary Baptist Church, Clendenin. Surviving are his wife, Nina E.; son, Charles R. McCroskey of Pinch; daughter, Kim Mangold of New Market, Md.; brother, Jame R. Harper of Clendenin; grandchildren, Ayla, Sheridan and Jeb Mangold, all of New Market, Md. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at Calvary Baptist Church, Clendenin, with Pastor Dwayne Smith officiating. Burial will be in Clendenin Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview.

Martha A. Ferrell Merical
OVIEDO, Fla. - Martha A. Ferrell Merical, 66, of Oviedo, Fla., died Monday, May 27, 2002, after a short illness. She was born in Charleston and raised in Dunbar. She graduated from Dunbar High School and was a member of the Nitro Woman's Club. She was the widow of the late John W. Merical II. Martha is survived by her children, John Merical of Huntersville, N.C., Bill Merical of Aurora, Ill., Jan Black of Oviedo, Fla., Jim Merical of Apopka, Fla., Amy Sweat of Geneva, Fla.; sister, Sue Skiles of Charleston; 16 grandchildren. Memorial service will be 11 Saturday, June 8, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Central Florida, 5151 Adanson St., Orlando, FL 32804-1351.

Estella Caroline Morris
BERKELEY SPRINGS - Estella Caroline Morris, 89, of Berkeley Springs, formerly of Summersville, died June 4, 2002, at her home. Born Aug. 29, 1912, in Clay County, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Elizabeth McCracken Rogers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George William Morris, in 1998; and her brother, the Rev. Charles A. Rogers, in 1997. She was a retired restaurant employee and a member of Faith Baptist Church, Berkeley Springs. Surviving are her son, James Daniel Morris of Huntington, Pa.; daughter, Etta Jean Davis of Berkeley Springs; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 7, at Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville, with the Rev. David Sommerville officiating. Burial will follow in West Virginia Memorial Gardens, Calvin. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.

Donnie J. Nicholson
GLENVILLE - Donnie J. Nicholson, 44, of Glenville died June 3, 2002. Service will be noon Friday, June 7, at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville. Friends may call two hours prior to service.

Clarence Walter Parker
CHESAPEAKE, Ohio - Clarence Walter Parker, 62, of Chesapeake, Ohio, died June 2, 2002, in Cabell-Huntington Hospital. He was a retired graphic design teacher from Putnam County (W.Va.) schools. He was a member of 26th Street Baptist Church where he was a youth counselor. He was a member of Kanawha Valley Lodge 36 AF&AM, Buffalo, W.Va., and a Little League Baseball Coach for League 8 and for youth basketball, Beverly Hills. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Edward Parker; and his brother, George Parker. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Alan Mannon of Proctorville, Ohio; sons and a daughter-in-law, Ravi Parker of Eleanor, Jim and Lee Ann Parker of Chesapeake, Ohio; his mother, Alice Locey Parker Murdoch of Chesapeake, Ohio; aunt, Avis Hensley of Huntington, W.Va.; special friend, Beverly Prichard; five grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, with the Rev. Harry Scarberry officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville.

Paulette Price
SANDUSKY, Ohio - Paulette Price, 49, of Sandusky, Ohio, died June 2, 2002. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at Providence Baptist Church, Sandusky. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Toft Funeral Home, Sandusky, Ohio, and one hour prior to service.

Johnnie F. Rader
GASSAWAY - Johnnie F. Rader, 75, of Gassaway passed on June 3, 2002, in the Louis B. Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg, after a short illness. Johnnie served in the Army during World War II, receiving the Medal of Victory. He was a fireman on the B&O Railroad prior to becoming owner of John Rader Buick Company, founded in 1953. Johnny was active in the community and was a lifelong supporter of numerous civic activities. He served as past president, vice president and board of directors member of the West Virginia Horsemen's Association, and was a member of Beni Kedem Shrine, Charleston, Gassaway Lions Club and Braxton County Rotary Club, as well as the Gassaway Masonic Lodge. Johnnie belonged to the Gassaway United Methodist Church. He was the son of the late Lanta and Maysel McLaughlin Rader of Gassaway. Johnnie is survived by his wife, Lou Carol Rader; his sons, Jack Rader of Sutton, Woody Rader of Flatwoods; one daughter, Johnna Lou Stalnaker of Gassaway; five grandchldren, Cordel Rader, Mersadie Rader, Mack Rader, Courtney Stalnaker and Brittany Stalnaker. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Gassaway United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen J. White officiating. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the West Virginia Horseman's Association Scholarship Fund, 265 Coon Creek Road, Sutton, WV 26601.

Charles Haymond Rastle Jr.
Charles Haymond Rastle Jr., 40, of Charleston passed away June 3, 2002, at his residence. He was a disabled asbestos abatement worker and attended Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Elkview. Surviving are his wife, Denise Rastle of Charleston; son, Shane H. Rastle of Charleston; stepson, Daniel Fragale of Charleston; stepdaughters, Christa Morris of Elkview, Celena Pennington of Daytona Beach, Fla.; father, Charles H. Rastle of Charleston; mother, Mabel Rastle of Charleston; sisters, Syble Rastle of Charleston, Ronda Rastle of Pinch; six stepgrandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev. Lee Swor officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of arrangements.

Jackie L. Ritchie
PINEY VIEW - Jackie L. Ritchie, 42, of Piney View died June 2, 2002. Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at Stanaford Cemetery, Stanaford. There will be no visitation. Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, is in charge of arrangements.

Carl Glen Roach
WESTLAKE, Ohio - Carl Glen Roach, 87, of Westlake, Ohio, died June 2, 2002. He was a retired coal miner with 38 years of service and was a Protestant by faith. He is survived by his wife, Herta, separated April 16, 1998; a son and his wife, Clifford and Norma Roach; daughters, Romana Monts and Ruth Thompson; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Morris Funeral Home, Cowen, with the Rev. Keith Williams officiating. Burial will be in Blacks Chapel Cemetery, Camden-on-Gauley. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Morris Funeral Home, Cowen, is in charge of arrangements.

Charles E. Simmons
DURBIN - Charles E. Simmons, 58, of Durbin died June 3, 2002. Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Arbovale. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Arbovale Annex.