Obituaries

Leslie Avis

LOGAN - Leslie Avis, 74, of Logan died Feb. 27, 2002. HonakerFuneral Home, Logan, is in charge of arrangements, which areincomplete.

Violet Bannister

Violet Bannister, 86, of St. Albans, died Feb. 27, 2002, at homeafter a long illness.

She was a member of Green Valley Church of God, St. Albans.

She was preceded in death by her husband, R.I. Bannister; and ason, Donald C. Bannister.

She is survived by sons, Charles E. Bannister of Oakland Island,N.C., William E. Bannister of Spartanburg, S.C., Gary L. Bannister ofRoanoke, Va.; daughters, Vickie J. Banks of Roanoke and Jackie Gibsonof South Charleston; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; twogreat-great-grandchildren.

Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Casdorph and Curry FuneralHome with the Rev. Boyd Purcell officiating. Burial will follow atCunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to HospiceCare, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.

Oral C. Barnett

Oral C. Barnett, formerly of Charleston died Feb. 11, 2002, atMaison Aine' Nursing Home in Stow, Ohio, after an extended illness.

He was a member of South Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses,Akron, Ohio. Baptized in July 1936.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ollie; brothers-in-law,Dorsal Good and his wife, Freeda of Staats Mill, Olley Good ofCharleston; Sisters-in-law, Hazel Samuels of Charleston, Audrey Stullof Florida; nephew, David McClure and his wife, Betty of Florida;nieces, Helen Ranson and her husband, Kermit, Freeda Oakley, MildredMcDonald and her husband, Cush of Florida, Luellen Paulson and herhusband, James of Tennessee, Gathie Edmonds and her husband, Boyd ofBarboursville, Marie Snodgrass and her husband, Doug of Charleston.

Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at KingdomHall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Dunbar, with John Poindexter serving asspeaker.

Harold Glenn Blake

Harold Glenn Blake, Hospice Care, 75, of St. Albans, died Feb. 27,2002, at Putnam General Hospital after a long illness.

He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Union Carbide Corp.and Rhone Poulenc, Institute plant. Mr. Blake graduated from GilmoreHigh School in Sandyville and WVU in Morgantown. He served in theU.S. Navy during World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Young Blake; daughter and son-in-law, Benita Blake and William George Schneider of Cincinnati;grandson, William Blake Schneider of Cincinnati; sister, AlahBeatrice Lang of Belleville, Ohio.

There will be no visitation.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Casdorph & CurryFuneral Home, St. Albans.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christ's Kitchen, 405"B" Street, St. Albans, WV 25177.

Thaddeus Boggess

Thaddeus Boggess, 95, of Charleston died Feb. 26, 2002. WallaceFuneral Home, Barboursville, is in charge of arrangements, which areincomplete.

George Allen Chapman Sr.

George Allen Chapman Sr., 58, of Elkview, dep Blake, HospiceCaarted this life Wednesday, Feb. 27, at his home from a longillness.

He was born Jan. 8, 1944, in Elkview, a son of the Rev. WilliamFleetwood and Geneva Stafford Chapman of Elkview. He was a residentof Elkview for 15 years, a general foreman for Kellogg Brown & RootCorp. He was of the Baptist faith, an avid Harley Davidson fan, andU.S. Army Vietnam veteran.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Edna Pauley Chapman ofElkview; two sons, George A. Chapman Jr. of Elkview, Joel BrentChapman of Belle; two daughters, Beth Ann Thompson of Elkview,Rebecca Jane King of Hernshaw; two stepdaughters, Alisa Jackson ofTampa, Fla., and Tarry Wolfe of Irvine, Calif.; one sister, FredaHall of Morgan, Ga.; three brothers, Fleetwood Chapman Sr. of Dothan,Ala., Hugh V. Chapman of Bartlett, Ill., and Robert E. Chapman ofMonterey, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 2, 2002, at 1p.m. at the Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Pocatalico with Pastor RickSa Hmms and Paul Whitt officiating. Burial will follow in the FloralHills Garden of Memories, Pocatalico.

Military graveside services will be conducted by Alum Creek VFWPost 4768.

Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to David Lee CancerCenter, 3100 MacCorkle Ave., S.E., Charleston, WV 25304.

We would like to thank the Brown & Root, and Aventis employees fortheir support and love to us during George's illness. To Dr. MarkDuff, Dr. Jubelirer and Dr. Edward Grey for the special care andattention during his illness and their great friendship.

Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Pocatalico, is in charge ofarrangements.

Mary Ann Bailey Cooper

LENOIR, N.C. - Mary Ann Bailey Cooper, 43, formerly of CrossLanes, passed away February 3, 2002, in Hospice House, Lenoir, N.C.,after a short illness of cancer.

She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Lenior. She was agraduate of National Institute of Technology of Cross Lanes and wasretirstor Rick Sed from C & C Incorporated of Lenoir.

She is survived by her loving husband, Terry L. Cooper, anddaughter, Riana Ashley Cooper of Lenior; mother and step-father, RubyEggelston Hewlett and Leonard Hewlett of Dunbar; one brother, CharlieBailey and wife Cindy of Nitro; one sister, Rosalie Young and husbandJim of Charleston; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Denver Bailey.

Funeral services were February 8, 2:00 p.m., in Union BaptistChurch with the Rev. Scott Thomas officiating. Interment was in thechurch cemetery.

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Erskel "E.E." Cox

MADISON - Erskel "E.E." Cox, 77, of Madison, died Wed., Feb. 27,2002, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

He was a former personnel manager and safety director at OmarMining, a Navy veteran of World War II, and was of the Protestantfaith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reva Cox; and son, DavidCox.

He is survived by his daughters, Barbara Fisher and Judy Gillenwaretirstoter, both of Madison; friend and companion, Gloria Collins;brother, Darrell Cox of Dunbar; sister, Zelma Roadcap of Gulfport,Miss.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at MemoryGardens, Madison, with John Workman officiating.

Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today, March 1, at Handley FuneralHome, Danville.

Myrtle Bennett DeHart

Myrtle Bennett DeHart, 96, died Sunday, February 24, 2002 inPensacola, Florida.

Mrs. DeHart, a native of Richwood, W.Va., was a long time residentof Charleston before moving to Florida eight years ago. She was aretired employee of the Beneficial Finance Corporation, and a 50 yearmember of Calvary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, threebrothers, husbands ,Harlie V. Bennett, Sr. and Glen Dehart, anddaughter, Patricia Short.

She is survived by son, Harlie Bennett and his wife, Carolyn ofPensacola Beach, Fla.; grandson, Vic Bennett and his wife, KirsyGillenwa ten; granddaughters, Cindy Cardwell and her husband, Curtisof Pensacola, Rebecca Trumble and her husband, John of Tiffin, Ohio,Sherry Paulman and her husband, Steve of Baltimore, Md., CatherineDunn and her husband, Guy of Colombia, Md., Nancy Short ofCatonsville, Md.; sister-in-law, Opal Brown of Spokane, WA.; and ninegreat grandchildren.

Services for Mrs. Dehart will be held Saturday, March 2, 2002 atGood Shepherd Mortuary Chapel at 1:00 pm with the Reverend JohnTrumble officiating. Burial to follow at Cunningham Memorial Park inSt. Albans.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 1,2002.

Good Shepherd Mortuary of South Charleston is in charge ofarrangements.

William Rush Erskine

William Rush Erskine, 84, of Dunbar, passed away Thursday, Feb.28, 2002, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a longillness.

He retired from DuPont and was a member of First Baptist Church,Dunbar, and served his country in the Army during World War II. Hewase, Kirsy Gi past president of East Bank Alumni Association, pastmaster of Dunbar Masonic Lodge No. 159 AF & AM, and past patron ofDunbar Order of Eastern Star No. 133.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Wilson.

Mr. Erskine is survived by his wife, Dorothy Erskine; nieces,Susie Massie and husband, Terry, of Charlotte, N.C., Shirley Armsteadand husband, Eugene, of San Bernadino, Calif.; nephew, Russell HodgesJr. and wife, Rita, of Huntington; grandnephews, Ryan Hodges, RomanHodges; grandniece, Mary Jean Massie.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at Keller FuneralHome, Dunbar, with the Rev. Thomas E. Stevens Jr. and the Rev. GeorgeR. Pauley officiating. Entombment will be in Tyler Mountain MemoryGardens, Cross Lanes, with Masonic graveside rites.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at KellerFuneral Home, Dunbar, where there will be an Order of Eastern Starservice at 7:30 p.m.

Daniel M. Fisher

ERBACON - Daniel M. Fisher, 22, of Erbacon, died Tuesday, Feb. 26,wase, Ki 2002, from injuries received in a logging accident nearPage.

He was born Sept. 20, 1979, in Webster Springs. He was a loggerand a Protestant by faith.

Survivors include his father and mother, Daniel Lee and Mabel MayFisher of Erbacon; brother, Bobby Lee Fisher of Erbacon; step-grandfather, Walter Reger of Erbacon.

Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, at Adams FuneralHome Chapel, Cowen, with the Rev. Sherry Holcomb officiating. Burialwill be in Hickory Flats Cemetery, Erbacon. Friends may call fromnoon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Edith Z. Giacomo

CHARLTON HEIGHTS - Edith Zinn "Eydie" Giacomo, 59, of CharltonHeights, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at home after a long battlewith cancer. She was born July 4, 1942, in Montgomery, FayetteCounty, and was the daughter of the late Wesley Hamilton Zinn andMargarette Sagraves of Summersville.

She was a former employee with the Department of Navy inWashington, D.C.

Surviving are her husband, Robert A. Giacomo; son, Butcb. 26, wahGiacomo of Charleston; mother and stepfather, Margarette and HermanSagraves of Summersville; brother, Luther Zinn of Bedford, Va.;grandsons, Tyler and Austin Giacomo.

Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomerywith Father Paul Wharton officiating. Burial will follow inMontgomery Memorial Park at London. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m.until the time of the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to theAmerican Cancer Society, 301 RHL Boulevard, Suite 6, Charleston, WV25309; or Kanawha Hospice, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.

Sherry L. Graham

WINFIELD - Sherry L. Graham, 50, of Winfield, died Feb. 28, 2002,at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, very suddenly.

She was an employee of Winfield Child Development Center and aveteran of the United States Air Force.

Surviving are a husband, Henry F. Graham; daughter, Michelle RenaGraham of Winfield; sons, Kelly A. of Maysville, Ky., Richard A. ofWinfield; mothern, Butcb., Jacqueline Kelly of Beaver Creek, Ohio;sister, Pam Kelly of Waynesville, Ohio; brothers, Virgil Kelly ofKansas City, Mo., Gary Kelly of Beaver Creek, Patrick Kelly ofArcamun, Ohio; grandchildren, Whitney, Mackinzie and Seth of Winfieldand Kalie of Maysville, Ky.; three nieces and three nephews.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Chapman Funeral Home,Hurricane, with the Rev. Doug McComas officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made inSherry's memory to the Winfield Child Development Center, 3637Winfield Road, Winfield, WV 25213.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane is in charge of arrangements.

Hannah Elizabeth Grubb

Hannah Elizabeth Grubb, infant, of St. Albans, died Feb. 27, 2002,in Women & Children's Hospital.

She is survived by her parents, James J. and Tina M. Grubb of St.Albans; great-grandmother, Sylvia M. Seabolt of Mammoth; paternalgrandparents, Dane I Grubb and Anna M. Grubb of Buckhannon; maternalgrandparents, Kenneth J. Morris and Dortha J. mothern, Morris ofMammoth.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, atEternal Light Church of God, St. Albans with Pastor Robert Smithofficiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, SouthCharleston.

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charles W. Hagerman II

Charles W. Hagerman II, 75, a South Charleston city councilman,died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, in CAMC Memorial Hospital.

He was born Aug. 8, 1926, in Charleston, son of Charles W.Hagerman Sr. and Theo Wills Hagerman.

He was a retired credit manager of Columbia Gas; a 27-year member,and past president, of South Charleston City Council. He served withthe Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority for 26 years, andwas a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church in South Charleston. Hewas a graduate of Dupont High School and West Virginia University, amember of Phi Sigma Phi fraternity and lifelong fan of the WVUMountaineers, a member of Dunbar Masonic Lodge No. 158 AF & AM, and aShriner. He lovertha J. motd to travel.

He was preceded in death by a son, Charles W. Hagerman III.

Surviving are his wife, Adele Duduit Hagerman; and son, David P.Hagerman of Spartanburg, S.C.; daughter-in-law, Kristy A. Kirby ofCharlotte, N.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine H. and David S.Barnard of Monroe, N.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Robert V. and RobynR. Hagerman of Cross Lanes; and sister, June H. Butler of DupontCity.

He also is survived by grandchildren, Charles W. IV, Monica N.Hagerman of Charlotte, N.C., and Hailey S. Hagerman of Cross Lanes.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, at theSt. Timothy Lutheran Church in South Charleston, with Pastor RichardMahan officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at SnodgrassFuneral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Timothy Lutheran ChurchBuilding Fund, Ohio and Poplar Streets, South Charleston, WV 25309;or Nature Conservatory Fund, 723 Kanawha Boulevard, E., Charleston,WV.

Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston is in charge ofarrangements.

David Mark Hambrick

FAYETTEVILLE - David Mark Hambrick, 42, of Fayetteville died Feb.18, 2002. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Fayetteville BaptistChurch. Interment will be in Huse Memorial Park. Dodd-Payne-HessFuneral Home, Fayetteville, is in charge of arrangements.

Eva Patterson Haynes

UNION - Eva Patterson Haynes, 82, of Union died Feb. 24, 2002.Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at Longanacre FuneralHome, Fairlea. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of theservice at the funeral home.

Donna Louise Hensley

SETH - Donna Louise Hensley, 71, of Seth, died Wednesday, Feb. 27,2002, in Heartland of Charleston after a long illness.

She was born Oct. 4, 1930, at Blue Pennant, a daughter of the lateLeslie and Audrey Lucinda Curry Simms. She was a member of the SethChurch of God.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Hensley; twobrothers, Kenneth and Davi23 Kanawha Boulevard, E., Cd Simms.

She is survived by a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Abner of Norwalk,Ohio; two stepsons, Jimmy Miller and Keith Hensley, both of Seth;three sisters, Shirley Hebb of Princeton, Jean Hale Hebb of Wayne,and Janice Tony of Welcome, N.C.; two brothers, Roy Simms of Seth andBobby Simms of N.J.; six step-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held noon Saturday, March 2, 2002, at theChurch of God, Seth, with the Rev. Bartholomew Perry officiating.Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas.

Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church.

Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth "Gene" Huston

LAKELAND, Fla. - Kenneth "Gene" Huston, 78, of Lakeland, Fla.,died Feb. 27, 2002.

He was born in Charleston on January 30, 1924.

He was a special agent for Prudential Life. Mr Huston was a memberof Southside Assembly of God, the Million Dollar Round Table and LifeUnderwriters Training Council, he was also a member ofa Bouleva theKanawha Valley Bowling Association and United Insurance Workers.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Chris" Huston; daughter,Cheryl Lee of Lakeland; son, Ken Huston of Lakeland; brother, E.D.Huston Jr. of St. Albans; sisters, Betty Lynn of Sarasota, Fla., andNorma Holland of Stone Mountain, Ga.; one grandchild.

Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, at Gentry-MorrisonFuneral Home, Southside Chapel, Lakeland, Fla.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Jack Leslie James

Jack Leslie James I, 38, of Ashford, died Feb. 27, 2002, at CAMCMemorial Hospital in Charleston after a sudden illness.

He was an employee of Craig Trucking Co., Joe's Creek.

Surviving are his wife, Angela James of Ashford; son, Jack LeslieJames II at home, stepsons, John Weslee Berry at home, WilliamClendenin of Port Saint Lucie, Fla.; stepdaughters, Laura VirginiaDotson at home, Michelle Clendenin of Paintsville, Ky.; father andmother, Jerry D. Sr. and Janice James of Olcott; si member ofaster,Janice Jo Ellen Pettry of Ashford; brothers, Jerry James Jr. ofAshford, Frank James of Marmet, John James of Purdy, Mo.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, at LeonardJohnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with the Rev. Richard Haroldofficiating. Burial will follow in Barker Cemetery at Ashford.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today, March 1, 2002, at thefuneral home.

Elizabeth A. Keefer

Elizabeth Ann Harris Keefer, 57, of Nitro, passed away Feb. 26,2002, at the home of her daughter, Rebecca Wells Demaree after ashort illness.

She was a private secretary with McJunkin Corp. and a 1962graduate of Parkersburg High School.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Asa and VirginiaHarris.

Surviving are her husband, Bricel D. Keefer Jr.; son, MichaelShane Wells of South Charleston; daughter, Rebecca Wells Demaree ofMurfreesboro, Tenn.; stepdaughters, Kristie Kay Keefer of Concord,N.C., Deana Renea Shoemaker of Roanoke, Va.; sister, Judith KayFowler of Philippi; onet; si mem grandson, Clark Ryan Wells of SouthCharleston.

Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, Charleston with the Rev. FairleyMcCormick officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain MemoryGardens, Cross Lanes.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Consuelo D. Libo-on

Consuelo Divinagracia Libo-on, 87, of Charleston, died Thursday,Feb. 28, 2002, in CAMC Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

She was a housewife and member of Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral. Shehad lived in Charleston since 1980.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Attorney Jose T. Libo-on; and by two brothers.

She is survived by daughters, Dilly D. Lib-on of Charleston, JudyL. Bofill and husband, Rano S. Bofill M.D., of Man, Eleanor L. Lapakand husband, Jose I Lapak Jr., Esq., of Bacolod City, Philippines,Ella L. Lacson and husband, Serafin Lacson, engineer, of Charleston;son, Jose D Lib-on Jr. and wife, Aletha D. Libo-on of Talisay Cippi;onet;ity, Philippines; sister, Teresita D. Celis of Iloilo City,Philippines; grandchildren, Jose D. Lib-on III, M.D., Marilu B. Lib-on M.D., Maria Consuelo Lib-on, R.N., Maria Teresa L. Rojas, C.P.A.,Jolex Rojas, C.P.A., Lora L. Bofill, M.D., Rano L. Bofill, Mariju L.Bofill, Esq., Maria Consuelo Dolores L. Lapak, M.D., RaymondChristopher L. Lacson, engineer; great-grandson, Jose Antonio B. Libo-on.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral with Father Eric Hall officiating. Burial will be inBacolod Memorial Park, Bacolod City, Philippines.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 1, 2002, at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home where a service will be held at 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral inher memory.

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Yale Lopinsky

Charles Yale Lopinsky died Feb. 21, 2002, of a heart attack inClaremont, Calif.

He was born in Charleston on May 16, 1921. He graduated fromCharlesay Cippiston High in 1938 and received a degree in mechanicalengineering from WVU in 1948. While at WVU, he was a member of Pi TauSigma Mechanical Engineering Honorary and Pi Lambda Phi. After WVU,he worked for H.K. Ferguson on the initial Union Carbide researchlabs projects in South Charleston. He later worked for H.K. Fergusonin Cuba and in their Los Angeles office.

He worked 27 years in the home office of Bechtel Corp in Norwalk,Calif. He was a founding member of Project Management Institute, ofwhich there are now 90,000 members worldwide. He retired from Bechtelin 1996.

He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Temple Beth Israel inAnaheim, Calif. He served in the Air Force in World War II. He wasthe past president of the Southern California alumni chapter of WVU.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Molly Lopinsky;and grandparents, Julius and Libby Nearman.

Surviving are a son, David Lopinsky; and grandchildren, Brett andChelsea of Redondo Beach, Calif.; brother, Sidney Lopinsksay ofCharleston; niece, Leslie Morton of Orlando, Fla.; Blossom Lopinskyof Encino, Calif.; and special friend, Betty Jo Grana of Claremont,Calif.

Interment was Feb. 24, at Mount Eden Cemetery in San Fernando,Calif.

Roy Lee Matheny

BECKLEY - Roy Lee Matheny, 66, of Beckley died Feb. 15, 2002.Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley.Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Tott Williams Mitchell

LESLIE - Tott William Mitchell, 50, of Leslie, died Feb. 26, 2002,at Humana Hospital in Fairlea after a short illness.

Born March 31, 1951, in Montgomery, he was a son of the lateCornelia Miller and Gabe Jackson. He attended George CarverElementary School and Crichton Junior High.

Survivors include his wife, Francene of New York; one son, RamarMitchell of New York; two daughters, Phyllis and Andrain Mitchell ofNew York; one grandson, Janeek Wiggen of Leslie; two aunts, Phyllisand Leo Williams of Leslie, Georgia Winkfield of Huntingther, SidneyLopinton; four uncles, Curtis and Deloris Mitchell of Leslie,Clarence and Lavenia Mitchell of Pittsburgh, Pa., June Jackson ofLeslie, Lacy Jackson of Charmco; and host of nieces and nephews andmany friends.

Service will be Sunday, March 3, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Wallace &Wallace Chapel in Rainelle with Pastor Deloris Hubbard officiating.Burial will follow at the Trail's End Cemetery in Clintonville.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, at thefuneral home.

Arrangements are by Wallace & Wallace in Rainelle.

Nellie May Mollohan

WINFIELD - Nellie May Mollohan of Winfield passed away earlyThursday, morning Feb. 28, 2002, at Thomas Memorial Hospitalfollowing a long illness.

She was born Dec. 31, 1922, in Red House. She was a homemaker anda member of Winfield United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, M. Lee Mollohan; two sons andtheir wife, Allen and Tamara Mollohan of Winfield, Randy and JauniceMollohan of Charleston. She had three grandchildren and one greer,Sidneat-grandchild. Also surviving is a sister, Hallie McIntyre ofDunbar.

Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, at WinfieldUnited Methodist Church in Winfield with the Rev. Richard Workofficiating. Burial will be in Winfield Cemetery on Rocky Stepp Road,Winfield.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 1, 2002, at ChapmanFuneral Home, Teays Valley.

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers andsupport during this time.

Phyllis Ann Mollohan

Phyllis Ann Mollohan, 63, of Frametown, died in her sleep Feb. 28,2002, at home.

She was born Jan. 15, 1939, at Stumbo, a daughter of Grace MartinJames and the late E.S. "Bob" James.

She taught at Dessie School, was a teachers aide at FrametownSchool, a homemaker and a member of the Hope Baptist Church,Frametown.

Surviving are sons, Johnny Mollohan and wife, Linda, ofMartinsburg, Charles Elliot Mollohan and wife, Sherbie, ofWilliamstown; daughters, Carrie and husband, Lane Mace, of Frametown,Karen Ann and husband, Aone greeraron Nottingham, of Martinsburg,Sarah Bender of Arnoldsburg; mother, Grace James of Frametown;brother, Elliot S. "Bobby" James Jr. of Frametown; sisters, ShirleyShuman of Gassaway, Eulace James of Frametown, Becky Drake ofClendenin; grandchildren, Lane Mace II, Sam Mace, Aaron NottinghamII, Chris Nottingham, Autumn Nottingham, Ashley Sue Mollohan, LauraGrace Bender, Rondle Clyde Bender II, Charles Elliot Mollohan II,Courtney Elizabeth Mollohan, Chase Mollohan; son-in-law, RondleBender; close friends, John Calhoun and J.C. Calhoun and JennyStewart.

She was preceded in death by her father, E.S. "Bob" James andbrother, Ronald James.

Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March, 2, at Hope Baptist Church,Frametown, with the Rev. Bobby Goldsburg officiating. Burial will bein the James Cemetery, Stumbo.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the HopeBaptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorialcontributions be made to: American Cancer Society, 301 RHL Blvd.,South Charleston, WV 25309.

Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway is in charge ofarrangements.

Clara E. Moore

HINTON - Clara Elizabeth Pondexter Moore, 79, of Hinton died Feb.24, 2002. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church,Ronceverte. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wallace &Wallace Funeral Home, Ronceverte.

Charley Clyde Mynes

HURRICANE - Charley Clyde Mynes, 76, of Hurricane died Wednesday,Feb. 27, 2002, at his residence after a long illness with family athis side.

He was retired from C&P Telephone Co. with 42 years of service. Hewas a member of Telephone Pioneers of America, a U.S. Army veteranand a graduate of Hurricane High School and Huntington East TradeSchool.

Surviving are his wife, Emma Jane Ruby Mynes of Hurricane;daughter, Brenda Mynes at home; son, Charles Derrick Mynes ofHurricane; sister, Opal Atkins of St. Albans; grandson, Mason Mynes.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today, March, 1, 2002, atBartlett-Chapman Funeral Home.

Grav 301 RHL Blvd., Souteside service will be held 2 p.m.Saturday, March 2, 2002, at Cunningham Memorial Park, Upper MausoleumChapel, St. Albans, with Dr. Boyd C. Purcell officiating. Burial willbe in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans is incharge of arrangements.

James Nicholas

CHLOE - James Nicholas, 57, of Chloe, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2002,at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.

He was a son of the late John and Elsie Cottrell Nicholas.

He is survived by his wife, Ciara Ann Hamrick; a son, JohnNicholas of Ravenna, Ohio; three daughters, Kendra Wilmington andKristin Hefley, both of Ravenna, and Jean Prinkey of Chloe; onebrother, Jessie Ray Nicholas of Ravenna; two sisters, Opal Roosa ofRavenna, and Marieta Smith of Charlotte, N.C. 12 grandchildren; and11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers; one sister and agrandson, in addition to his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2002, atStump Fu01 RHL Blneral Home, Arnoldsburg with the Rev. Carl Marksofficiating. Interment will be in Cottrell Cemetery on White Oak.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m.Saturday.

Ernst V. Peterson

Ernst V. "Pete" Peterson, 76, of Nitro, formerly of Dunbar, passedaway Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at his home after a short illness.

He was retired engineer and former owner/operator of F&P Servicesin Dunbar and Nitro. He was a 1943 graduate of Stonewall High Schooland a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the USS FanningDD385. He was a former employee of Fletcher Enamel, The Dunbar GlassCo., and Gravely Tractors in Dunbar. He was a member of HumphreysUnited Methodist Church in Dunbar and a member of the Nitro MooseLodge No. 565 in Nitro.

He is survived by his wife, Faye B. Peterson of Nitro; daughter,Sharon Poe of St. Albans; stepdaughter, Jane Norris of Nitro; son,Gary Peterson of St. Albans; stepsons, Robert Sizemore of NewEngland, Ohio, and David Sizemore of Nitro; grandchitump Fu01ldren,David Poc, Kerri Morin, Shawn Bradley, Stephen and Hannah Peterson;step-grandchildren, Ginny and Clay Sizemore; two great-grandchildren, Adam and Allyson Poe.

Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, at CookeFuneral Home Chapel in Nitro, with the Rev. Lawrence Hoptryofficiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park in Dunbar.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Irelan Queen

CHINO VALLEY, Ariz. - Irelan Queen died at his home in ChinoValley, Ariz., on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002. He was born Oct. 8, 1911,in Logan County, the son of Henry Franklin and Minnie Lee Bell Queen.Irelan was 90 years old.

A celebration of Irelan Queen's life was held Monday, Feb. 11,2002, at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home in Prescott, Ariz.,with the Rev. Rich Moore of the Church of Christ officiating. Burialwas in Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott, Ariz.

Irelan is survived by Jennie, his loving and caring wife of 64years; son, Irelan "Larry" Queen of Nashvillndchitumpe, Tenn.;daughter, Sandra Queen Westfall of Chino Valley, Ariz.; brothers andsister-in-law, Elbert and Ernie Queen of Martinsburg, Frank Queen ofOcala, Fla.; sisters and brother-in-law, Marie Kuusinen of Bradenton,Fla., Stella and Bill Johnson of Loves Park, Ill., Billie Adams ofRipley; grandchildren, Beverli, Gwendolyn; great-grandchildren,Lindsay, Jamie, Hunter, MacKenzie.

Irelan married Jennie H. Thomas on March 14, 1938. He worked as analuminum hot metal carrier for Kaiser Aluminum Corp. for 20 years. Heretired in February of 1978.

Irelan moved to Chino Valley in 1999 from Ravenswood. He was amember of Church of Christ in Prescott.

Irelan loved gardening and hunting and proud of his hunting dogs.He was also very proud of his grandchildren.

Pearl Truly Rhodes

RIPLEY - Pearl Truly Rhodes, 84, of Ripley died Feb. 27, 2002.Service will be noon Saturday at Vail Funeral Home, Ripley. Burialwill be in the Fairplain Cemetery, Ripley. Friends may call from 11a.m. to the time of the servishvillndcce Saturday at the funeralhome.

Arbutus E. Richards

OAK HILL - Arbutus E. Treadway Spangler Richards, 86, of Oak Hilldied Feb. 26, 2002. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Dodd-Payne-HessFuneral Home, Fayetteville. Burial will be in High Lawn MemorialPark. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Leona Kay Roach

POMEROY, Ohio - Leona Kay Roach, 99, of Pomeroy, Ohio, died Feb.28, 2002. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Wilcoxen Funeral Home,Point Pleasant. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at thefuneral home.

Alice Ann Schmader

ELEANOR - Alice Ann Schmader, 75, of Eleanor passed away Feb. 26,2002, at Putnam General Hospital following a short illnessprecipitated by a hip surgery.

Born April 22, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of thelate Anna Catherine Smith (who immigrated to the United States fromSweden) and Alpheus Wood "A.W." Smith Jr., her father by adoption.One of four children, she was preceded in death by her pare to thetime of the servishvints; sister, Karen Jean; and her stepbrother,Roy "L.E." Smith.

Alice attended Marshall University and lived most of her life inCharleston, where she worked for her father's company, the A.W. SmithNews Agency and Smith's Arcade News. She spent many years ensuring abetter life for others as the executive director of the West VirginiaAssociation for Retarded Citizens and the Muscular DystrophyAssociation, and as director of Volunteers for the Charleston AreaMedical Center. During her life, she touched countless others,directly and indirectly, whose own lives will stand in testimony ofher love and caring.

She is survived by her son, Thomas Paul Schmader III, daughter-in-law, Neda, and grandsons, Thomas Paul Schrader IV and Brandon PaulSchmader of Eleanor; son, Steven Wood Schmader, daughter-in-law,Karen, and grandson, Scott Steven Schmader of Boise, Idaho; brother,John Donald Smith and his wife, Millie, of Gettysburg, Pa.; andnumerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, atGatens Funeral Home in Poca. Private services for the family onlywill be held Monday, March 4, at Springhill Cemetery. Alice will belaid to rest with her parents and a sister following cremation.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made tothe Muscular Dystrophy Association of West Virginia or the WestVirginia Association for Retarded Citizens.

Gatens Funeral home, 147 Main St. Poca, is in charge ofarrangements.

Lillian Marie Toney

GLEN DANIEL - Lillian Marie Toney, 58, of Glen Daniel died Feb.26, 2002. Surviving: husband, Clayton Toney. Service will be 1 p.m.today at Arnett Chapel. Friends may call one hour before the serviceat the church. Armstrong Funeral Home is in charge.

"Betty" Ethel Torres

COAL CITY - "Betty" Ethel Torres, 82, of Coal City died Feb. 26,2002. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at Rose &Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley. Burial will be in Sunset MemorialPark, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. tod 6 to 8 p.m.Saturay at the funeral home.

Fern C. Townsend

WESTON - Fern C. Townsend, 96, of Weston died Feb. 27, 2002.Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church,Weston. Friends may call from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at BoyleFuneral Home, Weston. uests that donati