The world lost one of the greatest story-tellers when John Wayne Sherman went home to a heavenly reunion on August 22, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He had much time in his final days to spend with family and friends in his special mountain home on Mossy Ridge. John never lost his positive outlook on life.

It would be impossible to say how many lives he touched in his own special way, and out of those and many other life experiences came a host of stories that he would share with a style and flare that could make you laugh and teach you about life. He was a devoted family man, a master mason and builder, a skilled outdoorsman, and a patriot. John never met a stranger because of his magnetic personality. He was drawn to people and they to him, and felt wealthy in the number of friends he made during his lifetime. Whether one was a king or a beggar, they were soon just friends to John.

John’s desire at the end of his life was to be a fond memory.  His personality and spirit were larger than life, leaving those that knew him with enriched hearts. When people think of John, many will remember his quick wit and ability to weave a story. He will also be remembered for his giving heart, his strong work ethic, and ability to repair or build anything. For his daughter, John will always be remembered as her hero in Wrangler jeans. For his son, he will always be his mentor in good times and bad.
John was born in Kessel, W.Va.on January 5, 1946, the son of the late Marvin and Beulah (Rexrode) Sherman. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Shirley (Weese) Sherman. He is also survived by a daughter, Amanda Gail Sherman and husband, Mark Mayle, of Morgantown, W.Va.; a son, Cullen Bowen Sherman of Maysville, W.Va.; a sister, Bonnie Lou Smith and husband, Kenneth, of Clearbrook, Va. In addition, John is survived by 11 nephews and five nieces. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin “June” Sherman and Charles Bowen Sherman as well as a sister, Eleanor Joy Shirk.

John was a 1963 graduate of Moorefield High School where he excelled in everything but academics. He had wanderlust and soon after high school left to serve in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1969 aboard the aircraft carriers USS Franklin D. Roosevelt and the USS John F. Kennedy.  His time in the Navy not only allowed him to fight for his country, but to see and experience the world.  There is no place like home, however, and after his service days he could not wait to return to Frosty Hollow.  Proving that it’s never too late and that he could excel at academics, he later went on to earn his Regents Bachelor of Arts from Shepherd College in 1999.

John was an independent masonry contractor and a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craft-workers, Local Union 15 of Fairmont, W.Va.  In 1980, he became the masonry instructor at South Branch Vocational Center in Petersburg, W.Va.  John taught masonry at the vocational center for 26 years before retiring. He also built so much that you see every day in this area including the Grant County Public Library.  (He may or may not have put his own memorabilia in the library’s time capsule prior to finishing the enclosure.) John was not a boastful man, but he took great pride in building the brick Masonic emblem on the Petersburg Masonic Lodge. John also worked in building the Mylan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, and often told the story that he could have been the first person to catch a pass on the new Mountaineer Field, but he dropped the football.

John was a member of the Petersburg Lodge #145 A.F. and A.M., Order of Eastern Star #146, 32 Degree Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite and Potomac Highland Osiris Shriners of Petersburg, W.Va. A Vietnam War Veteran, John had a lifetime membership of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  As a strong testimony to his love of country and firm belief in the Constitution, he was a member of the National Rifle Association.
John will be dearly missed by many, but especially by his loving family.

A memorial service was held in the Chapel of the Basagic Funeral Home on Friday, August 26, 2016 with Douglas Rexrode officiating.  Military Honors from the Potomac Highlands VFW Post #6454 followed.  Per Mr. Sherman’s request, his body was cremated.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140.

Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.

All arrangements were under the direction of the Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg, W.Va.

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Donald Graham Wood, an outstanding farmer and long-time resident of Beverly, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born June 27, 1919, in Lost River (Hardy County) W.Va., the eldest son of Arthur A. and Ruth Chrisman Wood. 

On February 14, 1943, he was married to Annie Sara Hannah at the Hannah farm in Arbovale, W.Va. They had celebrated 68 years of marriage. 

Surviving are their four daughters,  Linda Conners and husband, Bob, of Beverly, Anita Gordon and husband, Jack, of Chadds Ford, Pa., Ann Keeney and husband, Steve, of Corliss, W.Va. and Dawn  Swecker and husband, Arden II, of Beverly; and special friend, Dr. Paul Lewis, who Don mentored and considered part of the family.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren,  Lisa Clute (Jeff) of West Chester, Pa.,  Jill Malkoun (Dan) of Stamford, Conn.,  John Keeney (Celena) of Corliss, W.Va., Sarah Doerner (Brandon) of Hurricane, W.Va.,  Melissa Green (Will) of Ruffs Dale, Pa., Amanda Reese (Matt) and Hannah Fincham (Derek), both of Beverly, W.Va.

In later years his 16 great grandchildren were the light of his life.  They are: Kacey, Dustin and Skylar Green; Abby and Adam Clute; Finn and Zoe Malkoun; Katie and Aaron Doerner; Sam, Ben and Luke Keeney; Ethan Reese; and Eva and Grady Fincham.

Don was the last surviving member of the immediate Wood family. Preceding him in death were his lovely wife Annie, two brothers, Eugene Wood, Denver, Colo. and James Wood, an airborne pilot killed in action in World War II, and one great-granddaughter, Karissa Renee Green.

Don was a 1938 graduate of Elkins High School and went on to further his education at D&E College and WVU.  At each of these schools, as well as the Army Olympics in Japan, he was an outstanding track athlete. Soon after Pearl Harbor he enlisted in the Aviation Cadets and later served in the Army’s 97th Infantry Division, 303rd Field Artillery Battalion in the European and Pacific theatres. He attained the rank of 1st Sergeant.

After World War II, Don returned to the family farm in Beverly. He established himself as a dairy farmer and initiated the Producers’ Coop Dairy in Elkins.  He was President of each the Randolph County Farm Bureau, the WV Artificial Breeders Association, and the WV Dairymen’s Association.  He was given the county and regional “Farming for Better Living” awards, Master Conservationist (county and regional) awards and in 1955, runner-up Master Conservationist for the State of West Virginia.

In November, 1959, Don decided to go into politics. Always an outgoing person with a ready smile and a desire to help those in need, he was a natural. He was elected as a Commissioner on the Randolph County Court, taking office in 1960.

In 1961, Don left the County Court and dairy business to better provide for the family and the daughters’ educations.  He began an 18 year career with the USDA as District Director of the Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Service. He supervised 31 counties in WV and retired in 1979.

Throughout his ASCS career, Don was always a farmer.  He shifted from dairy to Murray Grey beef cattle, blueberries, and grapes.  Over the years he was known for the sweet corn, strawberries and tomatoes grown at Hanwood Farm. He was twice recognized as WV Strawberry King.  He won many farming awards and in 2007, he was inducted into the WV Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame at Jackson’s Mill.

At the age of 40, Don picked up his first set of golf clubs.  He was left-handed and sliced the ball, resulting in many balls ending up in the Tygart Valley River.  Finally he settled on playing with only a five-iron, which gave him two “Hole in Ones” and other wins.  At age 91 he hung up the clubs, but he did love that game!

In the 1980’s and 1990’s Don started crafting knives with leather sheaths (over 450 in all) which he sold or gave to friends and family.  When the hands got tired, he started reading books—over 300 in recent years.

Don was an active member of the Beverly Presbyterian Church since 1946.  He was a Trustee of the church and had served as Elder and Treasurer.  He was also a longtime member and supporter of Kappa Alpha Fraternity (WVU), a Tygart Valley Lions Club member for over 50 years, and a life member of both the VFW Post 3647 and BP Order of Elks 1135.

His family gratefully thanks the four wonderful people (Nikki, Patricia, Terri and Liz) who helped us care for him, as well as the special employees of Hospice Care, Corp. 
Mr. Wood’s request for cremation was honored. The family received friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Saturday. A Memorial Service was held at the Beverly Presbyterian Church on Sunday, August 28, 2016 with the Rev. Dr. David Bower officiating. A private graveside service was held at the Maplewood Cemetery at Elkins, W.Va. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Beverly Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 206, Beverly, WV 26253 or to a charity of your choice. 

The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at; www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com

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Infant Isaiah River Myers, 19 days old, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He was born August 6, 2016 in Morgantown, W.Va. and was the son of  Elaine Brooke Herron and Beau Isaac Myers of Maysville, W.Va. 

Surviving besides his parents are three brothers, Ethan Herron, Alex Myers and Cole Myers;   his maternal grandparents, Gary and Kathy Herron of Maysville, W.Va.; paternal grandparents, Louie and  Debbie Myers of Moorefield, W.Va.; several aunts, uncles and cousins. 
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Coleen Myers.

A memorial service was conducted Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the Believer’s Victory Center, 160 Victory Lane, Corridor H, Rt. 48, Moorefield, W.Va., with Pastor Chris Whetzel officiating. 
Memorials may be made to the Herron and Myers Family, 319 Grizzly Road, Maysville, WV  26833.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, W.Va.

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Agnes Elizabeth Evans, age 89 of Rohrbaugh Lane, Moorefield, W.Va. passed away Thursday morning, September 8, 2016 at the residence of her daughter in Fisher, W.Va.. Born April 19, 1927 in the Flats area of Old Fields, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert Henry Hawse and Nancy Alberta Sions Hawse.  She was a member of the Moorefield Church of the Brethren and she was an aide for Hardy County Schools for many years.

On January 17, 1946 she married her husband, James R. “Pud” Evans, whom preceded her in death after 66 years of marriage on March 20, 2012. A grandson, Robert Evans Taylor, a great-granddaughter, Tasha Rohrbaugh, a sister, Pearl H. Kessel, a brother, Brook A. High and a niece, Frankie Kimble also preceded her in death.

Surviving are three daughters, Nancy E. and Jack Taylor of Moorefield, W.Va., Kathy E. & Mike Snyder of Fisher, W.Va. and Debbie E. & Danny Poling of Old Fields, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Michael P. Snyder, II, J.L. Poling, Aaron T. Snyder, Katie P. See and Annie Rohrbaugh; two step-grandchildren, Jack R. Taylor, Jr. and Jill Good; thirteen great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson.

Agnes has been under the exceptional care of Aaron Snyder, Megan Snyder and Clayton Montoya and the family extends their gratitude for the care of Agnes by these caregivers for the last five years.

Funeral Services were conducted 2:00 PM Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street with Pastors Russell and Lucy Webster and Mike Snyder officiating. Interment followed at the Newhouse Cemetery, Rig Road, Moorefield.

Memorials may be directed to the Moorefield Church of the Brethren, 115 Clay Street, Moorefield, W.Va.  26836 or the Calvary Baptist Temple, PO Box 783, Moorefield, W.Va. 236836. Condolences, shared memories and photos may be left on Agnes’s Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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Carol Ann Kline, 67, of Baker, W.Va. died on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at her home.
Carol was born on December 15, 1948 in Bethesda, Md., and was a daughter of the late Clyde W. and Lindell Oates Dove.

She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Baker, W.Va., Moose Lodge 403 in Strasburg, Va. and VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #2102 in Wardensville, W.Va.

Carol married Arthur D. Chuck Kline, Jr. on June 4, 2005 in Middletown, Va. Chuck died on April 2, 2011.

Surviving is a daughter, Joette L. Ours of Baker, W.Va.; a step-son, Arthur D. Chad Kline, III of Strasburg, Va.; a step-daughter, Tina Shultz of Woodstock, Va.; two brothers, Gary W. Dove and his wife Karen of Bloomery, W.Va. and Dennis L. Dove of Inwood, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Ty Ours and Dakota Alt; four step-grandchildren and a step-great-grandchild.
A funeral service was held at the Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 10, 2016 with Pastor Gary Koontz officiating. Interment was at the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansaw Community Center, PO Box 53, Baker, WV 26801 or Mathias-Baker Fire & Rescue, PO Box 59, Mathias, WV 26812 or North River Vol. Fire Company, PO Box 127, Rio, WV 26755.

To sign the online guest book, please visit www.loygiffin.com.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, Wardensville, W.Va.

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Eleanor Kay Heishman, 77, of Baker, W.Va. passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at the Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center of Harrrisonburg, Va.

Born on April 12, 1939 in Mathias, W.Va. she was the daughter of the late Howard W. Moyer and Margaret Chloe (Simmons) Moyer.

She is survived by a daughter, Donna Combs of Baker, a son Jeffrey Heishman of Baker, four grandchildren Richard J. Combs of Baker, Amanda Barnes (Danny) of Augusta, W.Va., Jeremy Combs of Lexington Park, Md., Hunter Heishman of Seattle, Wash.; four great-grandchildren: Ginger and Gracie Combs and Linsey and Rheagan Barnes and a brother Will Moyer.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband James C. Heishman, one brother and one sister.

All services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Mathias-Baker Volunteer Fire Company P. O. Box 59, Mathias, WV 26812.

Arrangements are under the direction of Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, Wardensville, W. Va.

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Vrunhilde Ida Stull, 76, of Rio, W.Va. passed away on September 17, 2016 at the Grant Memorial Hospital.

Born in Zeitz, Germany on December 8, 1939 she is the daughter of the late Walter Otto Bieling and Irmgard A. (Lenke) Bieling.

She was a homemaker, a member of the Rock Oak CEO’s and Bethel Lutheran Church.
Preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Surviving is her husband Freddie Stull, two daughters Sabrina Boggs of Rio and Christa Summers of Keymar, Md., one son Keith Stull of Rio, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services and burial will be private.

All arrangements are under the direction of the McKee Funeral Home of Baker, W.Va.

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Kenneth William Hall, age 75, of Maysville, W.Va. passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va.

He was born March 14, 1941 in Petersburg, W.Va. and was the son of the late Paul William Hall and Ethel (Sears) Hall Crites. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step father, Bernard Crites.
Kenneth worked in construction with his brother, Tim, for several years and retired from Potomac Valley Transit Authority.  Kenneth attended the Brushy Run Church of God.   He was an avid hunter and fisherman. 

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dessie M.  (Loughry) Hall; five sons, Gregory Hall of Moorefield, W.Va. and Stephen Hall and wife Missy of Moorefield, W.Va., Donald Hall and wife Ashley of Petersburg, W.Va., William Brown and wife Beverly of Petersburg, W.Va. and Robert Brown and companion Debbie of Petersburg, W.Va.; four daughters, Donna Nelson and husband Jack of Pipestem, W.Va., Debora Brown of Petersburg, W.Va., Barbara Brown of Sugar Grove, W.Va. and Lucille Taylor and husband Chris of Front Royal, Va.; 18 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one brother, Tim Hall and wife Ranetta of Petersburg, W.Va.  

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Cosner officiating.  Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Dessie M. Hall, 2432 Haslacker Road, Maysville, WV  26833.

Online condolences to the family www.schaefferfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services were under the direction of Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, W.Va.

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Mary V. Vicky Miller, 95, of Baker, W.Va. passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at the E.A. Hawse Nursing & Rehab Center in Baker, W.Va.

Vicky was born August 25, 1921, and was the daughter of late Ashby Herbert and Blanch Rae Funkhouser.

She was a member of the Baker United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and treasure of the United Methodist Women. She cooked at the Baker Grade School for years. Mother and grandmother to all the children in the community.
Vicky married Trenton S. Miller on April 27, 1940 in Kernstown, Va. Mr. Miller died on June 3, 1998.

Surviving are three sons, Edwin Miller and his wife, Judy, of Lost River, W.Va., James Miller and his wife, Diana, and R. Dean Miller and his wife, Ann, all of Baker, W.Va.; four daughters, Joyce Iden and her husband, Jack, of Ranson, W.Va., Mary Houdyshell and her husband, Bill, of Baker, W.Va., Rebecca Ireland and Faith Funk and her husband, Ron, all of Wardensville, W.Va.; a brother, Kenneth Funkhouser, of Baker, W.Va.; a sister, Betty Slater, of Wardensville, W.Va.; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Funkhouser, of Baker, W.Va.; 22 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Jennifer Smith; two brothers, Lester Funkhouser and Woodrow See and a sister, Geneva Strawderman.

A funeral service was held at the Baker United Methodist Church on Thursday, September 22, 2016  with Rev. Loretta Brinker officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mathias-Baker Fire & Rescue, PO Box 59, Mathias, WV 26812 or Baker United Methodist Church, 250 Old Baker Road, Baker, WV 26801.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home in Wardensville, WV.

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Glenda Parker Kerr, 76, of Wardensville, W.Va. died on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the Winchester Medical Center.

Glenda was born on December 12, 1939 in Moorefield, W.Va. and was the daughter of the late Joe and Ruby Cain Parker.

She was a graduate of Wardensville High School in 1957, a seamstress for 39 years, played alumni basketball and softball and was a member of the Faith Mission Church in Wardensville, W.Va. She enjoyed bus trips, concerts, beach and doing things for others.
Glenda married A. Wayne Kerr on November 14, 1964. Mr. Kerr died on April 30, 1985.

Surviving are two step-daughters, Jackie Mongold of College Park, Md. and Christine Stoneburner of Harrisonburg, Va.; three step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; three nieces and five nephews.

She is preceded in death by a step-son, A. Wayne Casper Kerr, Jr. and a sister.

A funeral service was conducted at the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home in Wardensville, W.Va. on Thursday, September 22, 2016 with Rev. Milford and Carolyn Lyndaker officiating. Interment followed in the Greenfield Cemetery in Wardensville, W.Va.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Mission Church, PO Box 157, Wardensville, WV 26851 or Wardensville Vol. Rescue Squad, PO Box 2, Wardensville, WV 26851.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home, Wardensville, W.Va.

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Brunhilde Ida Stull, 76, of Rio, W.Va. passed away on September 17, 2016 at the Grant Memorial Hospital.

Born in Zeitz, Germany on December 8, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Walter Otto Bieling and Irmgard A. (Lenke) Bieling.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Rock Oak CEOS and Bethel Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Surviving is her husband, Freddie Stull, two daughters, Sabrina Boggs of Rio and Christa Summers of Keymar, Md., one son, Keith Stull of Rio, six grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services and burial will be private.

All arrangements are under the direction of the McKee Funeral Home of Baker, W.Va.

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Wayne Stoutamire Miller, 90 of Mathias W.Va., died October 1, 2016 at E.A. Hawse Nursing Home in Baker.

Wayne was born January 25, 1926 in Fulks Run Va. and was the son of the late Claude H. and Sarah Elizabeth “Sally” Hess Miller.

He was a retired minister with the United Methodist Church and the Mennonite Church. He also retired from the Broadway Metal Works. Wayne served in the Navy during WWII and was a member of the Mathias VFW.

Wayne was married to the former Betty Sager See, for over 40 years.

Surviving beside his wife are two sons: Allen Miller (Mae) of Tenn., James Miller (Cindee) of Pa. and daughter: Karen Heneke (Bill) of Va., four step daughters: Elaine See/Dellinger (Ron), Donna Miller (Bill), and Kathy Fitzwater (Gary) all of W.Va. and Linda May of Va., 14 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, Brothers: T. “Bill” Miller and R. “Bob”, sister: Arlene Bare all of Fulks Run.

A graveside service will be conducted by pastor Donald Bare, Wednesday 11 AM.,  October 5, 2016, at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Mathias W.Va.

Memorial contribution may be made to the Mathias VFW or a VFW of one’s choice.

Online condolences can be left for the family at www.grandlefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway, Va.

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Nova Funkhouser Funk, age 83 of Mt. Olive Road, Rio, W.Va. passed away Monday evening, September 26, 2016 with her family by her side at the Grant Memorial Hospital Extended Care in Petersburg, W.Va.

She was born on April 6, 1933 in Fabius, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late Winfield Stevenson Funkhouser and Nora Virginia (Park) Funkhouser. Her husband of 62 years, Arlie W. Funk preceded her in death in March 2014. Three brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death.

A homemaker for most of her life, Nova loved quilting and crocheting while she was a babysitter for her grandchildren. Fond of prose, she wrote numerous poems that garner the halls of her children. She was also a wonderful baker of cookies and bread. She anticipated spring planting of her vegetable garden for canning in the fall. Mostly she was a loving, caring, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Surviving are two daughters, Dixie Lee and Leon Miller of Linville, Va. and Donna V. and James Baker of Fulks Run, Va.; a son, Dennis A. and Emily Funk of Kirby, W.Va.; three sisters, Eula Glee Kasper of Frederick, Md., Mazie Plummer of McLean, Va. and Nina McDonald of Winchester, Va.; seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and sister-in-law’s, Armetha Tenney of Chatsworth, Ga. and Ethel Funk of Moorefield, W.Va.

A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street. Interment followed at the Asbury Cemetery, North River Road, Baker, W.Va.

Memorials may be directed to the Asbury Church Cemetery, c/o 4222 Mt. Olive Rd., Kirby, WV 26755 or the Asbury United Methodist Church, c/o 152 Park Farm Drive, Baker, WV 26807.

Condolences, shared memories and photos may be left on Nova’s Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home, Moorefield, W.Va.                                                                                                

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Glenn Richard Stickley, 78, of Davey Ridge Trail, Purgitsville, W.Va., died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Romney, W.Va.

Born on January 27, 1938 at Rada, W.Va., he was a son of the late Dallas E. and Mary Alice (Shumaker) Stickley. He also was preceded in death by a son, Danny Glenn Stickley, a sister, Gail JoAnn Mitchell and a brother, Michael Elwood Stickley.

Mr. Stickley was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Local 132, International  Union of Operating Engineers in Charleston, W.Va. He was very proud of and was looking forward to receiving his 50 year service award from the union next month. He served in the US Air Force as a military policeman with the canine corps.  He also was a member of the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, Purgitsville, Clinton Lodge # 86, A.F. & A.M., Romney and was a 32nd degree Mason with Scottish Rite Bodies in Wheeling, W.Va.

Surviving are one daughter, Peggy Moomaw of Purgitsville; three grandchildren, Sharice Mays and husband Clint of Jackson, Michigan, Michael Stickley of Purgitsville and Seth Moomaw of Lewisburg, W.Va.; one great-granddaughter, Arielle Stickley; one brother, Dale Stickley and wife Annette of Winchester, Va.; and three sisters, Phyllis McDonald-Turner of Romney, Kaye McBride and husband Butch of Winchester and Janie Keckley and husband Ronnie of Romney.

A memorial service was conducted at the Mill Creek Ruritan Club, Purgitsville, on Saturday, October 1, 2016 with Rev. Wade Sirk officiating. Inurnment was in the Elijah High Cemetery, Purgitsville. 

Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Mr. Stickley’s obituary at smithfuneralhomes.net.

The Smith Funeral Home, Burlington Chapel, was in charge of the arrangements.

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Charles L. Hawse, 89, of Capon Bridge, W.Va. died under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his home.

Charles was born on April 18, 1927 in Needmore, W.Va., and was a son of the late John F. Hawse, Sr. and Della L. Funkhouser Hawse.

He was a 1947 graduate of Wardensville High School, a World War II veteran in the United States Navy and worked for the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources as a Wildlife Manager for 36 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #137 in Capon Bridge, W.Va., VFW National, Baker United Methodist Church in Baker, W.Va. and a lifetime member of the Capon Bridge Vol. Fire Company.

Charles married Ruby Whetzel on May 28, 1948 in Cumberland, Md. Ruby died on March 17, 1990.

Surviving is a son, Richard A. Hawse and his wife Dian of Lehew, W.Va.; a daughter, Rebecca L. Becky Arnold of Romney, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a special friend, Polly McDonald of Winchester, Va.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Katie Arnold Forrest; two brothers, Kenneth E. Hawse and John F. Hawse, Jr.; a sister, Pauline Mathias; two half-brothers, Raymond and Woodrow Hawse.

A funeral service was held at the Giffin Funeral Home & Crematory in Capon Bridge, W.Va. on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 with Pastor Alanna McGuinn and Steve Crites officiating. Inurnment was at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Mathias, W.Va.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Capon Bridge Vol. Fire Company, PO Box 168, Capon Bridge, WV 26711 or Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430.

To sign an online guest book, please visit www.giffinfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Giffin Funeral Home & Crematory, Capon Bridge, W.Va.

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Dolores E. “Peggy” Merritt, 85, of Merritt Road, Purgitsville, W.Va., died Friday, October 7, 2016 at her residence while under the care of Grant Memorial Hospice.

Born on January 22, 1931 at Cumberland, Md., she was a daughter of the late Donovan Karns and Grace Mae (Lease) Karns Stoner. She also was preceded in death by her stepfather, Ernest Stoner; husband Stanley Junior Merritt on June 13, 2010 and by a son-in-law, Steve Carder.

Mrs. Merritt was formerly employed with the Baltimore County, Maryland School System. She was a member of the Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church in Moorefield, W.Va. and the Ladies Bible Study of the church. She also was a former member of the Purgitsville Pearls and the Mill Creek Ruritan Club.

Surviving are her children, Stanley Freeman Merritt and wife Laurie of Monument, Col., Cheryl Sparks and husband Melvin “Pete” Sparks of Dundalk, Md., Dee Nickel of Purgitsville and Kathy Carder of Dundalk; two brothers, Donald Freeman Karns and wife Roe of the Philippines and Ernest “Pete” Stoner and wife Margie of Sharpsburg, Md.; one sister, Karen Geneva Nicodemus and husband Robert of Williamsport, Md.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Burlington Chapel, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.with Rev. S. Jeff Anderson officiating.

Interment will be in the Maryland State Veteran’s Cemetery at Rocky Gap, Flintstone, Md.

The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the Grant Memorial Hospice, One Memorial Drive, Petersburg, WV 26847.

Condolences and personal reflections to the family may be left after Mrs. Merritt’s obituary at smithfuneralhomes.net.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home in Burlington.

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Ronald Eugene Mace, age 69, of Maysville, W.Va. passed peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. 

He was born May 7, 1947 in Cumberland, Md. and was the son of the late Carl Eugene Mace and Lorna Kathleen (Cutter) Mace.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant step grandson, Nathan A. D. Buddington. 

After graduating from Bruce High School in 1965, he set off on numerous adventures and careers throughout his life on a path to become a career cowboy and an investment property owner.   He was a Ranch Hand, Cowboy for Virginia Beef and Marriott Ranch and was owner of Mace Properties.  He lived life to the fullest and touched many lives. 

Mr. Mace was a member of the Petersburg Lodge No. 145 A.F. & A.M.  He also was a member of the Potomac Highlands Shrine Club. 

Ronald is survived by his wife of 35 years, Joan ( Phelps) Mace;  one daughter, Loretta Mace and husband Craig Ziler of  Frostburg, Md.;  two step sons, Wallace W. Buddington Jr. of Petersburg, W.Va. and John A. Buddington of Newnan, Ga., two step granddaughters, Olivia M. Buddington and Sophia R. Buddington. 

Funeral service will be Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11 a.m at the Schaeffer Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Hakes officiating.  Burial will be in the Lahmansville Cemetery in Lahmansville, WV. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Hospice, P.O. Box 416, Franklin, WV  26807 or Charity of the donor’s choice.

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Helen L. Perdue, age 78, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away on Saturday, October 1, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va.

She was born on April 8, 1938, in Arlington, Va. to the late Vinton C. Payne and Ruth E. (Wilkins) Payne.

Helen devoted her life to loving and serving others, and was a living example of integrity, honesty, excellence and family. Before retiring in 2004, she worked for the Town of Herndon Police Department, serving as Assistant to the Chief of Police, a position she cherished. Her greatest accomplishment, to which she dedicated the majority of her life, was that of being a wife and mother. Nothing was more important to her than raising their three girls to be educated, strong, responsible and independent women, and loving wives, mothers and sisters.

Helen is preceded in death by her cherished husband of 58 years, Roy Perdue, Jr., and brother, Ed Payne.

She is survived by her three daughters, Terri Herr and husband, Bill, of Manassas, Va., Donna Sorrentino and husband Mike, of Chantilly, Va. and Lori March of Wake Forest, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Mark Harris, Ryan Herr, Meghan Herr, Shane Herr, Brady Herr, Skylar March and Dakota March; sister Earlene Holston (Jack); sister-in-law Sandy Payne; and brother John Payne; cousin Barbara Ann Novelli; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, Va. The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com.

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Agnes R. Veach, 85 died on October 5, 2016 at Riverside Convalescent Center in Mathews, Virginia. Agnes, the daughter of the late Zell and Mattie Mae (Vandevander) Lambert, was born in Cherry Grove, West Virginia, on September 22, 1931. She lived near Purgitsville, West Virginia for most of her adult life after her marriage to Orlis A. Veach.

Mrs. Veach worked at Chert Mountain Orchard, later known as Twin Mountain Farm. She enjoyed her work, particularly selling apples in the fall, until health concerns required her to leave her work in 2010. She was a homemaker who enjoyed baking for her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She had a great appreciation for nature and enjoyed flower gardening. Mrs. Veach was an active member of the White Pine Church of the Brethren in Purgitsville until she entered assisted care in 2010.

Mrs. Veach is survived by her daughter Janice Siegel of Cheverly, Maryland; a son, Terry M. Veach and his wife Darnell of Yorktown, Virginia; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Agnes is also survived by a sister Ella Myers and her husband Paul of Fostoria, Ohio; brother Robert Lambert and his wife Dottie of Monterey, Virginia; brother O’dell Lambert of Sugar Grove, West Virginia; brother Thurman Lambert of Baltimore, Maryland; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Veach was preceded in death by her husband Orlis, a son Orlis (Allen) Veach, Jr. and her son-in-law, Phillip Bradley.

A funeral service for Mrs. Veach will be held at the White Pine Church of the Brethren at 11:00 a.m. on October 15.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to the White Pine Church of the Brethren or Alzheimer’s Association.

Funeral arrangements are by the Shaffer Funeral Home, Romney, West Virginia.

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Dustin Lee Hinkle, age 22, of Rio, W.Va. died Monday, October 3, 2016 at his home.

He was born March 31, 1994 in Petersburg, W.Va. and was the son of James Allen Hinkle and Crystal Gayle (See) Hinkle of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Dustin graduated from East Hardy High School in 2012.  He worked for American Woodmark in Moorefield, W.Va.

Dustin is survived by his parents, James and Crystal Hinkle, his paternal grandparents, Bonnie (Hinkle) Crites and step grandfather, Steve Crites of Highview, W.Va.; his maternal grandparents, Dorman See of Moorefield, W.Va. and Dianna (Myers) Hardy and step grandfather, Charles Hardy of Old Fields, W.Va.; two brothers, Dylan James Hinkle of Moorefield, W.Va. and Dontae William Hinkle of Myrtle Beach, S.C; one sister, Tiffani Michelle Hinkle of Ellerslie, Md.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Dustin was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ray Taylor. 

Funeral services were held on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg, with Bishop Ed Murray and Pastor Dixie  Murray officiating.

Interment will be private in the Lahmansville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hinkle family, c/o Schaeffer Funeral Home, 11 North Main Street, Petersburg, WV 26847.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg.

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