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James R. Summers
James Ralph Summers, 79, of Cross Lanes died Friday, April 10, 1998, in Riverside Nursing Home, St. Albans, after a short illness.
He was a retired operator from DuPont, a member of Valley View Baptist Chapel, Cross Lanes, and a lifelong resident of Kanawha County.
Surviving: wife, Juda Shamblin Summers; daughters, Sharon Bailey of St. Albans, Diane Sorit of Calabash, N.C., Juliet Daniels of Lakeland, Fla., Brenda George of Charlotte, N.C., Shelia Wallace of Lancaster, Ohio; son, John David Shamblin of Kenna; brother, Billy Summers of Omaha, Neb.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Pocatalico, with Pastor Mike Elder officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Charles L. Taylor
POINT PLEASANT -- Charles L. Taylor, 62, of Point Pleasant died Thursday, April 9, 1998, in St. Mary's Hospital Huntington.
He attended Belmead United Methodist Church, Point Pleasant, was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School, was an Air Force crew chief and a retired slitter operator from Ravenswood Aluminum Corp. with 33 years of service. He was a member of United Steel Workers, Masonic Lodge 19, Point Pleasant, Scottish Rite bodies, Charleston, and American Legion Post 23, Point Pleasant.
Surviving: wife, Mitzi Gibson Taylor; son, Charles Michael Taylor of Point Pleasant, mother, Thelma Long Taylor of Gallipolis Ferry; brothers, Kennith R., Robert H. and James A. Taylor of Gallipolis, Ohio, Larry E. Taylor of Apple Grove, Roy A. Taylor of Cheshire, Ohio; one grandson.
Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Deal & Brown Funeral Home, Point Pleasant, with the Rev. Carroll McCauley officiating. Burial, with military rites by American Legion Post 23 and Masonic rites by Lodge 19, will be in Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point Pleasant.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Gordon D. Underhill
Gordon D. Underhill, 80, of Charleston died Friday, April 10, 1998, in Charleston Area Medical Center after a long illness.
He was retired from Electrical Workers Local 466 and a member of Masonic Lodge 153, Scottish Rite Bodies and Beni Kedem Shrine.
Surviving: wife, Nadyne Shanks Underhill; sons, Gordon James Underhill of Kittery, Maine, Robert Scott Underhill of Charlotte, N.C.; daughter, Karen Leigh Weeks of Florida; sister, Frances Bailey of Dallas; four grandchildren.
Memorial service will be at a later date. Bartlett-Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.
Peggy K. Barnett
RED HOUSE -- Peggy Kilgore Barnett, 65, of Red House died April 10, 1998, in Putnam General Hospital, Hurricane, after a long illness.
She was a 33-year resident of Red House and attended Valley Drive Church of God Mission and Lone Oak Church of God Mission.
Surviving: daughters, Carol Ann Paxton of Poca, Sandra Jean Hash of Tornado, Kathy Ray Lovell of Charleston; son, Gregory Kermit Barnett of Red House; sisters, Betty Saunders, Sue Hill and Loretta Saunders, all of Red House, Mary Smith of Charleston; brothers, Dick Kilgore of Hurricane, Kenneth Kilgore of Huntington; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Lone Oak Church of God Mission, Red House, with Paul Arthur officiating. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, and one hour prior to service at the church.
Zefful Boster Bowles
HURRICANE -- Zefful Boster Bowles, 87, of Hurricane died April 10, 1998, in St. Mary's Hospital, Huntington, after a short illness.
She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Holland, Mich., and was a former employee of Huntington Manufacturers, Huntington.
Surviving: sister, Marilla Sowards of St. Albans; nephew, B.G. Bowles II of Hurricane, with whom she made her home; several additional nieces and nephews.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Heck Funeral Home, Milton, with the Rev. Walter Wade officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to American Heart Association, 211 35th St., S.E., Charleston, W.Va. 25304.
Douglas Ray Cook
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Douglas Ray Cook of Birmingham died April 10, 1998, in Birmingham from cancer.
He was born in West Virginia and graduated from West Virginia University. He was a charter member, deacon and elder of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham. He was a Navy veteran, a member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers and chief engineer of Alabama By-Products Co., later named vice president of mining engineering.
Surviving: wife, Dorene Ball Cook; son, Douglas R. II of Birmingham; daughter, Dian Ruth Cook Gilmore of Birmingham; sister, June Cook McCann of Ashland, Ky.; several grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Pelham. Burial will be in Southern Heritage Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Briarwood Presbyterian Church Library Fund, Birmingham.
Susan Duffy
Susan Duffy, 83, of Dunbar died April 10, 1998, after a long illness.
She was a homemaker and part-time employee of Valley Bell Dairy. She attended Calvary United Methodist Church, Dunbar.
Surviving: sons, James Marquis of South Charleston, Kenneth Jackson of Florida, Terrence of California, William Henry of Dunbar; daughters, Colleen Sue Taylor of Dunbar, Patricia Ann Henry of Tennessee; 12 grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Monday in Walker Cemetery, Summersville, with the Rev. Frank Duffy officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
Albert C. Dunlap
Albert C. Dunlap, 81, of St. Albans died April 10, 1998, after a long illness.
He was a member of Midway Church of Christ, a retired concrete mason and a lifelong resident of St. Albans.
Surviving: sons, Eddie, Jack, David, Curtis and Jimmy, all of St. Albans; sisters, Dorothy Harshbarger of Dunbar, Margaret Raines of Charleston; brother, Leon "Jack" of St. Albans; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Ezra Graley Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Virginia Lee France
Virginia Lee France, 71, of Elkview died April 10, 1998, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness.
She was a homemaker and member of Elk Hills Presbyterian Church.
Surviving: daughters, Sandra Lee Raynes of Spring Hill, Bonnie Marling of Kanawha City; sister, Mary F. Fisher of South Charleston; grandson, Willard Arlie Raynes of Charleston; granddaughter, Ginny Linnea Vilette Raynes of Charleston.
Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Elk Hills Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James A. Walther officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, and one hour prior to service at the church.
Dermot G. Hennessy
Dermot G. Hennessy, 83, of South Charleston died April 10, 1998, in General Division, CAMC, from injuries received in an automobile accident.
He was born in Ireland and was retired from the federal government. He attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, South Charleston.
Surviving: wife, Louise Coffman Hennessy; daughter, Cybil Muldoon of New York; sister, Audrey Cubbins of Arlington, Va.; two grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with the Rev. Leon Alexander and the Rev. Rod Campbell officiating. Entombment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park Mausoleum, St. Albans. Friends may call two hours prior to service at the mortuary.
James Holly
James Holly of Charleston died April 11, 1998, at home after a long illness.
Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.
Euna M. Rice Jackson
Euna Maxine Rice Jackson, 93, of St. Albans died April 9, 1998, in Americare of Dunbar after a long illness.
She was a homemaker, Methodist and 32-year resident of St. Albans.
Surviving: sons, David of Dunbar, George Jr. of Charleston; daughter, Phyllis Jackson Turley of Surfside Beach, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Cunningham Memorial Park, Lower Mausoleum Chapel, St. Albans, with Pastor John Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the park. There will be no visitation. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald Jarrell Jr.
BIRCH RIVER -- Ronald Jarrell Jr., 72, of Birch River, Nicholas County, died April 10, 1998, in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a short illness.
He was retired from B&O Railroad construction crew. He attended Wayside Community Church, Sutton.
Surviving: wife, Geneva Sauls Jarrell; daughters, Judy Haney of Charlottesville, Va., Barbara Posey of Sutton, Priscilla Sattler of Clay, Carolyn Rose and Juliann Jarrell, both of Birch River; sons, Gary of Sutton, Dennie of Gasport, N.Y., Roger and Michael, both of Birch River, Matthew of Strongsville, Ohio; sister, Thelma Foster of Cleveland; brothers, Clarence Edward Jarrell of Gassaway, Calvin Jarrell of Cleveland, David Jarrell of North Ridgeville, Ohio, Delbert Jarrell of Charleston; 22 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, with the Rev. Tom Harper officiating. Burial will be in Little Otter Cemetery, Gassaway. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Margaret T. Keegan
Margaret Theresa Keegan, 71, of Belle died April 10, 1998, at home after a short illness.
She was a homemaker and a five-year resident of Belle, formerly of New York City.
Surviving: daughters, Alana Summers of Belle, Dale Cullen of New York City, Kathleen Keegan Peluso of Wappingers Falls, N.Y.; sons, David Donnelly of New York City, John Donnelly of New Jersey; sisters, Mary Melville of Bronx, N.Y., Helen Macero of Tucson, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Catholic Church, Belle, with the Rev. Albert Alexandrunas officiating. Burial will be in Witcher Memorial Gardens, Belle. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at Fidler & Frame Funeral Home, Belle, where a Scripture wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
D. Thomas Layden
D. Thomas Layden, 82, of Charleston died April 11, 1998, at home after a short illness.
He was retired from Bowman Auto Parts, a member of Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral, Charleston, and a self-employed income tax preparer.
Surviving: sons, Michael P. of Ellicott City, Md., Donald T. and John H., both of Charleston; daughter, Barbara Hohman of Marietta, Ohio; brothers, Charles E. Layden of Lafayette, Ind., Michael J. Layden of Charlotte, N.C.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral, Charleston, with the Rev. P. Edward Sadie officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, where a Christian prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Arthritis Foundation.
William Mimms
MONTGOMERY -- William "Billy Joe" Mimms, 61, of Montgomery died April 9, 1998, in VA Medical Center, Beckley, after a long illness.
He was a miner, an Army veteran and member of UMW.
Surviving: companion, Clementhia Smith of Montgomery; sisters, Kathleen Edmonds and Phyllis Hardy, both of Smithers, Donna Scott of Springfield, Va., Eleanor Robertson of Columbus, Ohio, Constance Marshall of Virginia Beach, Va., Joyce Godfrey of Cross Lanes; one grandchild.
Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at First Missionary Baptist Church, Smithers, with the Rev. Freddy Davenport officiating. Burial will be in Meadow Haven Memorial Park, Ingram Branch. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the church. Anderson-Hairston Funeral Home, Montgomery, is in charge of arrangements.
James D. Moore
WINFIELD -- James D. Moore, 73, of Winfield died April 9, 1998, in Cabell Huntington Hospital after a long illness.
He was retired from Viscose Corp. with 27 years' service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a lifelong resident of Winfield.
Surviving: wife, Martha A.; son, Donnie Moore of Winfield; daughters, Mary Casto and Linda Hedrick, both of Poca, Jo Ann Truman of Orma, Dianna Caruthers of Nitro, Dorothy Saunders of Buffalo; stepsons, Randall Smith of North Carolina, Robert Smith of Ohio; stepdaughter, Donna Mays of Kentucky; sisters, Barbra Finley of Huntington, Ruth Eggelton and Mable Perry, both of Ohio, Cora Dozier of St. Albans; brothers, Charles and Wayne, both of Winfield, Frank of Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with the Rev. Doyle Means officiating. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mary Jane Moses
RED HOUSE -- Mary Jane Moses, 75, of Red House died April 10, 1998, in Putnam General Hospital, Hurricane, after a long illness.
There will be no service. Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, is in charge of arrangements.
Louise P. Robinson
Louise P. Robinson, 95, of Cross Lanes died April 11, 1998, at the home of her caregiver, Judy Ray of Cross Lanes, after a long illness.
She attended Cabin Creek District High School, Mary Baldwin Seminary, Simmons College and the New England Conservatory of Music and was a biology teacher at East Bank and Charleston high schools. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Charleston, chairman of Women of the Church, Stewardship, Spiritual Growth and Bible Moderators, and served as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
Surviving: niece, Betty Ann Coleman of Reston, Va.
Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church Chapel, Charleston, with the Rev. Douglas Heidt, the Rev. Dean Thompson and the Rev. Mark Lampley officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. The family suggests donations to the Outreach program for the children's corner of the church library. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.
Frances C. Ross
Frances Clemmer Ross, 86, of Clendenin died April 10, 1998, in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a short illness.
She was a member of Clendenin United Methodist Church, Clendenin Merry Worker's Circle and Clendenin United Methodist Women. She was past president of Clendenin Woman's Club and Clendenin Elementary PTA, a retired employee of Palmer's,The Diamond and Stone & Thomas department stores and former co-owner and operator of Cardinal Dairy Bar. She was a local artist and author of "The Hearts Look Back."
Surviving: sons, Kip, David and Phillip "Tim," all of Clendenin; daughters, Barbara Lantz of Charleston, Kathryn Kendrick of Weirton; sister, Bonnie Clemmer Trott of Lothian, Md.; eight grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Clendenin United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Evans and the Rev. H. Randolph Kidd officiating. Burial will be in Koontz Cemetery, Clendenin. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin.
Ola Runion
RALEIGH -- Ola Runion, 82, of Raleigh County died April 9, 1998, in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley.
He was a member of Church of God, Artie, a retired miner with 60 years' service, a member of UMW and a jail minister in Raleigh County for 16 years.
Surviving: wife, Maggie P. Stover Scarbrough Runion; sons, Ola Jr. of Clear Creek, Leon and Terry, both of Marmet, Gerald of Ameagle, Leslie of Sundial; daughters, Joyce Dickerson of Weston, Mich., Kathy Prewitt of Liberty Center, Ohio; stepsons, Harold Scarbrough of Mount Hope, Floyd, Woody and Jackie Scarbrough, all of Clear Creek, Denver and Ricky, both of Artie; stepdaughters, Alice Collins and Patty Tyree, both of Beckley, Juanita Graley and Elizabeth Toney, both of Clear Creek, Julia Hoke of North Carolina, Rachel Endicott and Elsie Jones, both of Dorothy; sister, Hettie Williams of Racine; brothers, Clayburn of Alum Creek, Roy of Comfort, Joe and Charles, both of Seth; 15 grandchildren; 36 stepgrandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 33 stepgreat-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Armstrong Funeral Chapel, Whitesville, with the Rev. Jarry Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
James Marvin Samples
CAMDEN, N.C. -- James Marvin Samples, 77, of Camden and Alta, W.Va., died April 10, 1998, at his home in Alta from cancer.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a retired employee of Allied Chemical Co., Semet-Solvay Division, Harewood, W.Va., with 43 years' service, a lifelong member of UMW, and a lifetime member of VFW Post 8366, Gauley Bridge, W.Va.
Surviving: wife, Pauline Elizabeth Elswick Samples; son, James Marvin Samples Jr. of Kimberly, W.Va.; daughters, Joanna Harrell andJamie Olival, both of Camden, Vickie Schmidt of Reston, Va., Drema Elswick of Dixie, W.Va., Beth Ellen Graves of Boomer, W.Va.; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with the Rev. Norman Niemeyer officiating. Burial with military graveside rites by Gauley Bridge VFW Post 8366 will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kanawha Hospice Care Inc., 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, W.Va. 25064.
Virginia A. Whittington
MIDWAY -- Virginia A. Whittington, 92, of Midway died April 10, 1998, in Americare Putnam Nursing Home, Hurricane, after a long illness.
She was a native of Buffalo, a 66-year resident of Midway, a 25-year member of Eastern Star Chapter 150, Buffalo, and a charter member of Midway United Methodist Church, Eleanor.
Surviving: daughters, Ann Priddy of St. Albans, Jean Lowman of Petersburg, Va.; brother, Franklin F. Shank of Las Vegas; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Midway United Methodist Church, Eleanor. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, and one hour prior to service at the church. Memorial contribtions may be made to Midway United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 84, Eleanor, W.Va. 25070.
Jessie R. Adkins
MEADOW BRIDGE -- Jessie Ray Adkins, 69, of Meadow Bridge died Friday, April 10, 1998, at home, from injuries received after striking his head on a bolt while camping, a Fayette County sheriff's deputy said.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, a Quinwood and Rainelle police officer and a former member of the West Virginia National Guard.
Surviving: daughters, Peggy Ennis and Linda Adkins of Meadow Bridge; sons, Steve of Meadow Bridge, Danny of Goode, Va., Kim of Thayer; sister, Della Smith of Baltimore, Md.; brother, Bill of Meadow Creek; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Smathers Funeral Home, Rainelle, with the Rev. Bill Lilly officiating. Burial will be in Patton Memorial Cemetery, Meadow Bridge.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Gladys W. Austin
Gladys Wilson Austin, 78, of Cedar Grove died Friday, April 10, 1998, in CAMC, General Division, after a long illness.
She was born at East Bank, was a retired aide from St. Francis Hospital and a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Cedar Grove.
Surviving: daughters, Gloria Burnell of Charleston, Patricia A. Austin of North Ridge, Calif.; son, James A. of Kendall Park, N.J.; stepson, Eugene A. Austin of Baltimore, Md.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Elizabeth Baptist Church with the Rev. Burton Spencer officiating. Burial will be in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank.
Wilma H. Biggs
HUNTINGTON -- Wilma Huntley Biggs, 89, of Huntington died Friday, April 10, 1998, at home.
She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, the Alter Guild and Junior League of Huntington.
Surviving: sons, George N. Biggs III of Malden Bridge, N.Y., Davis F. Biggs of Huntington, Huntley H. Biggs of Gulfport, Miss.; daughter, Sallie Margaret Smith of Atlanta, Ga.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Service was to be 4 p.m. today at Trinity Episcopal Church, Huntington, with the Rev. Paul Roberts officiating. Burial was to be in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. The family suggests memorial contributions to Trinity Episcopal Church, or Hospice of Huntington. Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas R. Cabbell
Thomas R. Cabbell, 72, of Institute died Friday, April 10, 1998, in CAMC, Memorial Division, after a short illness.
He was a professor of chemistry and math at West Virginia State College, Institute, with 43 years of service, received a bachelor degree from West Virginia State College, did postgraduate work at the University of Michigan and the University of Ohio and received a master's degree from Pennsylvania State University. He was president of the Alumni Association, a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, the National Science Foundation, was an Army veteran of World War II and a native of Keystone.
Surviving: wife, Selena Cabbell; son, Curtis R. of Urbana, Ohio; daughters, Cheryl E. Cabbell of Forest Hills, N.Y., Anita E. Cabbell of Elmhurst, N.Y.; brothers, Paul of Keystone, Elbert of Lexington, N.C., John of Cleveland, Ohio; one grandchild.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with Barbara Oden and the Rev. Daniel Lynch officiating.
Friends may call from 8 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to West Virginia State College Foundation.
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