James “Jimmy” I. Godlove, 82, of Frederick County, Va. died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at his home.

Mr. Godlove was born in 1933 in Wardensville, W.Va., and was the son of the late Ernest E. and Bertha M. Godlove. 

He graduated from Wardensville High School, Class of 1952 and was a veteran with the United States Army where he was an expert marksman.  Mr. Godlove retired from Henkel-Harris Furniture Company as plant manager after 36 years of service. He was an excellent furniture finisher and designed two furniture finishes that were patented by Henkel-Harris; he continued to finish furniture during his retirement. Mr. Godlove was a member of Fisher Body Craftsman Guild and participated in the General Motors Fisher Body Design Competition from 1947-1951 and won every year.  He enjoyed everything outdoors and never came up against a problem that he could not fix.  Mr. Godlove was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Wardensville, W.Va.

Mr. Godlove’s wife, Jeanette Snider “Hott” Godlove, whom he married on March 14, 1955 in Cumberland, Md. preceded him in death in November 2007.
Surviving is daughter, Tanya Favazza and husband, Stephen of Timonium, Md.; son, Robert L. Godlove and wife, Barbara of Wheatfield, Va.; sister, Sylvia Orndoff of Winchester, Va.; grandchildren, David Favazza, Eryc Godlove, Brandon Jenkins, Austin Jenkins, Joanne Favazza, Steve Favazza, Jr., Tony Favazza, and Nick Favazza; great granddaughter, Melissa Favazza; godchildren, Scotty Jones, Carlyn Jones, Beth Gloyd, and Corey Gloyd; numerous nieces and nephews; and his constant and devoted companion, Buffy.

Mr. Godlove was preceded in death by sister, Peggy Jones and brother, Elmer L. Godlove.

The family received friends on Thursday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Services and interment were private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Jimmy may be made to The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10001 or American Forest Foundation Development, 2000 M Street, NW, Suite 550, Washington, D.C. 20036 or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Omps Funeral Home.

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James Kirk “Jimmy” Armentrout, age 77, of Moorefield, W.Va., passed this life on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, W.Va.

Born on April 30, 1939 in Rockingham County, Va., he was the son of the late Kirk James Armentrout and Janie Crites Armentrout.

Jimmy retired from American Woodmark Corporation after over 22 years of service and later worked for Region VIII Solid Waste Authority. He was a member of the Harpers Chapel Church of the Brethren.

He is survived by his loving wife, Josephine Bergdoll Armentrout; one daughter, Penny Sue Zirk and husband, Douglas, of Moorefield, W.Va.; six sisters, Helen Lewis of Hyndman, Pa., Arlene Stump and Gay Ketterman, both of Moorefield, W.Va., Charlotte Ketterman of Fisher, W.Va., Doris Stanley of Fla., and Jo Ann Varner of Richland, N.C.; two brothers, Stanley Armentrout of Rig, W.Va. and Thomas J. Armentrout of Old Fields, W.Va.; one grandson, Douglas Jared “DJ” Zirk; and numerous nephews and nieces.

A funeral service was conducted on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Elmore Funeral Home with Pastor Wade Armentrout and Rev. Johnnie Stump officiating. Burial followed at Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield, W.Va.

Memorial donations may be made to the Harpers Chapel Church of the Brethren, c/o Dorothy Cullers, 98 Rig West Rd., Rig, WV 26836 or the Moorefield Volunteer Fire Company 46, 114 Kuykendall Ln., Moorefield, WV 26836.

Arrangements were under the direction of Elmore Funeral Home.

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Reva See Bowman, 90, of Mathias, W.Va. passed away on Monday October 3, 2016 in Winchester, Va.

She was born on January 13, 1926 in Needmore, W.Va. to Lorenzo and Minnie (Parks) See.

Reva was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother. She was the proprietor of Mo’s Snack Bar in Needmore, W.Va., a graduate of Wardensville High School class of 1946, and a member of the Lady of the Moose Lodge in Winchester.

She married James Moyer Bowman on August 26, 1948 in Baltimore, Md. He passed away in April 1978.

Along with her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.

Surviving are three daughters, Cynthia Ann Renner and husband Kenneth, Minerva Price English and husband James, all of Winchester, and Donna Mae Shipe and husband James of Mathias; two sons, Keith Baxter Bowman and wife Gail of Winchester and James Moyers Bowman II and wife Brenda of Fayettsville, N.C., a brother, Robert See of Louisville, Ky., thirteen grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Saturday October 8, 2016 in Pine Grove United Methodist Church with Pastor Jonathan Hedrick officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

All arrangements were handled by McKee Funeral Home, Baker, W.Va.

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William Douglas “Doug” Riggleman, age 67 of Frosty Hollow Road, Fisher, W.Va., passed away Monday morning, October 10, 2016 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, W.Va.

He was born on July 23, 1949 and was the son of the late William Heiskell Riggleman and Sarah Catherine (Kuykendall) Riggleman Harris and a step-son of the late Nina Barbara (Polk) Riggleman. A daughter, Becky, and a sister, Sharon, preceded him in death.

A carpenter by trade, he was a craftsman who enjoyed making and building things, a collector who had a train set that filled an entire room; and he enjoyed the outside, especially fishing. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era, was a life member of both the John M. Golliday Post #64 American Legion and the Denney-Moyers-Pratt Post #9606 V.F.W.

Surviving are three sons, William D. Riggleman, II of Purgitsville, W.Va., T.J. Baker of Fisher, W.Va. and Wilby Cook of Moorefield, W.Va.; two daughters, Carrie Bland of Woodstock, Va. and Maria Riggleman of Purgitsville, W.Va.; four sisters, Janice Piper of Hanover, Pa., Roxanne Anderson Judy Harris and Christine Mann, all of Westminster, Md; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street with Pastor Doyle Patch officiating. Interment followed with Military Graveside Rites accorded by the U.S. Army at the Kessel Cemetery.

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

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

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Bertha “Betty” Lynn Wilson, age 81, of Petersburg  went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 15, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family as the sun set on a beautiful day.

She was born and raised in Petersburg, West Virginia and graduated from Petersburg High School, Class of 1953.  She attended Potomac State College and graduated from West Virginia University in June 1957 with a BS in Home Economics.   Betty was a WVU Extension Agent in Tyler County, Dietitian at Grant Memorial Hospital, Teachers Aide and Substitute at Petersburg High School and Secretary/Accountant at L&W Enterprises, Inc. 

She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Leon J. Wilson, her parents, Charles Neil and Mary Opal (Cross) Hill and one brother, Robert V. Hill. 

She is survived by two sons, Leon Hunter and wife Lauren (Poisal) Wilson, Charles Kirk and wife Laura Jean (Smith) Wilson, three grandsons, Patrick Hunter Wilson, Charles Derek Wilson and Jonathan Carl Wilson, one brother, Charles William “Bill” and wife Nancy (Wilson) Hill and six nieces and nephews and their families.

 She was a lifelong member of the Main Street Methodist Church where she served in many ways.  She was a 50-year member of the Petersburg Chapter #146 Order of the Eastern Star and member of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America Court No.1 Wheeling, WV and Potomac Highlands Ladies Shrine Club.  She caringly touched the lives of many, was loved and respected by most and was most happy when serving others.

Hunter and Kirk would like to thank Mom’s Caregivers, Emma Bland, Helen Clark, Laura Wilson and Grant County Hospice for their loving kindness and care during her last months.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM on Thursday, October 20 at Schaffer  Funeral Home in Petersburg.  The Eastern Star will conduct services at the funeral home Thursday at  5:45 p.m.  

Funeral Services will be held at the Main Street Methodist Church on Saturday October 22nd at 1 p.m. with Rev. Nathan Epling and Rev. Craig Howard  officiating.  Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Shriners Hospital for Childern, 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19140.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.schaefferfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under direction of Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg.

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Mary Helen Mills, 78, of Winchester, Va., died on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Winchester Medical Center.

Mary was born on November 29, 1937 in Baker, W.Va., and was a daughter of the late Marvin L. Funkhouser, Sr. and Eva Wilkins Funkhouser.

She worked for General Electric in Winchester, Va. and a member of the Methodist Faith. She loved her family, gardens, flowers and watching her hummingbirds.

Surviving is a son, Jeffrey N. See (Stephanie) of Winchester, Va.; three daughters, Ellen Kandill and (Jack) of Toms Brook, Va., Debra A. Miller of Moorefield, W.Va. and Mary E. See (Dave) of Winchester, Va.; a brother, Marvin L. Funkhouser, Jr. (Christine) of Keyser, W.Va.; two sisters, Minnie Funkhouser of Roanoke, Va. and Christine Anderson (JR) of Winchester, Va.; her granddaughter that she raised, Allie Jo Furchak; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by a son, John Allen See, a daughter, Beverly Jo See, a brother, Jimmy Funkhouser and a sister, Judy Combs.
A graveside service was held in the Asbury Cemetery in Baker, W.Va. on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Officiating was her brother Marvin L. Funkhouser, Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Winchester SPCA, 115 Featherbed Lane, Winchester, VA 22601.

Arrangements were by the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home in Wardensville, W.Va.

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Carol Joyce Pearce, 72, of Purgitsville, W.Va., formerly of Keyser, W.Va., died Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Romney, W.Va.

Born on February 20, 1944 at Cumberland, Md., she was a daughter of the late James Joseph and Gertrude Marguerite (Corbin) Butts. She also was preceded in death by her husband, John Patrick “Patty” Pearce on June 19, 2007; a granddaughter, Jessica Pearce; two sisters, Mary Ann Mongold and Dolores Rinard and two brothers, Harold and Gerald Butts.

Surviving are three sons, John P. Pearce and wife Debbie of Winchester, Va., Jefferey A. Pearce and wife Holly of Moorefield, W.Va. and Brian K. Pearce of Purgitsville; two brothers, James E. Butts of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Richard D. Butts of Cumberland; one sister, “Peachie” Rounds of Barton, Md.; five grandchildren, Josh, Jefferey, Nicolas, Patrick and Britini Pearce; four great-grandchildren, Emerson, Jax, Payten and Aubree; two step grandchildren, Josh and Katey Weese; and two step great-grandchildren, Eli and Anna Grace. Also surviving is her special companion “Pepper.”

Funeral services were conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Friday, October 14, 2016 with Pastor Daniel Garlitz officiating. Interment was in the Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser.

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

Arrangements were under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home in Keyser.

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Oliver Coolidge Heishman, 90, of Rio, W.Va. passed away on Saturday October 15, 2016 at his home surrounded by the love and warmth of his family.

Born on August 31, 1926 in Fravels Run near Lost River, W.Va., he was the ninth child of Arthur Luther Heishman and Josephine Trueheart Wilson Heishman.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Rebecca Ludwig Heishman, (married July 25, 1951), three sons, Roger Allen Heishman and wife Mary Anne Heishman, Clyde Lee Heishman, O. Ferrell Heishman and wife Sherri Heishman, seven grandchildren, Brian Heishman, (Allison Heishman), Christopher Heishman, Shelia Heishman, Carrie Heishman (Gerald Brock), Marcus Heishman, Natalie Heishman and Jennifer Heishman, and four great-grandchildren, Colin Ramsey, Cameron Pinkley, Destiny Cintron and Baron Spencer.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by four brothers, W. Lloyd Heishman, A. Dayton Heishman, Waldo Heishman, Ray Heishman, and five sisters, Ethel Miller, Nellie Headley, Lee Smith, Mary Smith and an infant sister.

Oliver was a self-employed timberman, cutting and hauling pulpwood to Luke, Md. for West VaCo for approximately 45 years except for a few years in the late 40’s when he was a truck driver for Morrison and Son Poultry. He was the recipient of the Logger of the Year in 1980 for eastern W.Va. and a member of West Virginia Forests, Inc. since 1976. He was a member of Sperry’s Run United Methodist Church as well as the President of the board of trustees for approximately 25 years. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday October 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Sperry’s Run United Methodist Church, 1599 Sperry’s Run Rd., Rio, W.Va. with Pastor Loretta Brinker and Rev. Luther “Nip” Crites officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the Sperry’s Run United Methodist Church, 1599 Sperry’s Run Rd. Rio, WV 26755 or Hospice Promise Foundation, % Grant Memorial Hospice 100 Hospital Dr. Suite 2 Petersburg, WV 26847.

Pallbearers for the procession will be Brian Heishman, Chris Heishman, Marcus Heishman, Gerald Brock, Jerry Heishman, and Gene Allen Heishman.

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

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Donna Lee Scarff died at home of natural causes on Monday, October 10, 2016.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Charles, and other family members including a step-son Scott and his family, sister Carla, brothers Kevin and Kenny, a half-sister Shirley, sister-in-law Carole, and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sister, Sheila, mother, father, step-mother, step-father, aunts and uncles, and grandparents.

She loved her church, Hope Baptist, and church friends, helping out church members and family members. She also loved reading God’s word, the Bible.

One of her best friends was Bobo, her loving beagle.

A funeral service was held at Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel, Westminster, Md., on Friday, October 14, with her pastor, Rev. Allen Harris, of Hope Baptist Church conducting the service. Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Gardens following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Baptist Church, 6450 Hope Way, Hanover, PA 17331.

The family thanks Pastor Harris for his love in Christ and his compassion.

Online condolences may be offered at www.prittsfuneralhome.com

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I’ll vote for:
NATIONAL TICKET
President – Donald J. Trump.  I’ve been dealing with brash loud mouthed bullshitters all my life. Donald Trump is one. I don’t like putting up with such people.  Seems to me most such people are either bullies or highly successful folks who like to brag.  I’ve never appreciated their treatment of and bragging about relations with the opposite sex, either male or female.
His opponent Hilary Clinton, is a proven black hearted, bald faced liar whose regard for other people extends only as far as the depth of their pocket book.  If I voted for her, I’d be making a horribly degrading statement about all those voters, particularly women, who apparently support her.  Remember, her husband, Bill, and government worker, Monica Lewinski, set the modern example on treatment of women and Hillary set the example for condoning such actions.
In all the news clutter I’ve seen this election one comparison stands out.  For a solution to problems caused by Islamic State, Clinton said she’d appoint a bipartisan committee to discuss possible ways to defeat them.  Mr Trump said he’d hire a responsible, well trained professional military person and tell him to fix the problem.  America has had way too much of yammering partisan committee politicians.
Other candidates for President are simply mice entered in the Kentucky Derby.  Bet on them if you want, but they’ll be trampled out of the gate.
House of Representatives – Mark Hunt.  I think Mooney, the incumbent, is an opportunist who likes his status and perquisites and doesn’t really care how he gets them.

STATE TICKET
Governor – Jim Justice.  A business man who has already done more for West Virginians than any politicians on the ballot.  He talks like a man who fixes things rather than simply pointing out things which need to be fixed.
Secretary of State – Mac Warner.
Auditor – John “JB” McCuskey.  An attorney and former Delegate of decent reputation
Treasurer – Ann Urling.  She works for our Summit Financial Group in Charleston and is good at her job.
Commissioner of Agriculture – Walt Helmick
Attorney General – Patrick Morrisey
State Senator – Bob Williams, the incumbent, a good man with excellent Hardy County connections.
House of Delegates – Isaac Sponaugle, Experienced, has a good grin, He cares.  He’s good at his job.  I like him.

COUNTY TICKET
Circuit Clerk – Kim Kimble Hartman, A good experienced Clerk leaving no reason to change.
County Commissioner – David (Jay) Fansler.   I worked with Jay for several years on Hardy County Planning Commission.  He didn’t say as much as some other members, but when he spoke we knew he’d thought about the topic.  Other members stayed quiet and listened closely.  A solid thoughtful man.  Hardy County needs an East side representative who is not a “Yes Man.”
County Clerk – Gregory L. Ely.  One of the best friends I’ve ever had.  I want him to have largest total vote count in this election.
Prosecuting Attorney – Lucas J See.
Sheriff – Bryan C Ward.  First time I can remember hearing no complaints about how Sheriff’s office has been run.  Vote for him.
Assessor – Jim Wratchford.
Surveyor – David Jopling.

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Janet Lee Wratchford Musser, age 58, of Forest Lake Drive, Stephens City, Va. formerly of Moorefield, W.Va., passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 18, 2016 at Blue Ridge Hospice in Winchester, Va.
She was born on May 31, 1958 in Petersburg, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late Phillip Blaine Wratchford and Lillian Josephine (Strawderman) Wratchford.
A teacher’s aide for many years for special needs children,  she enjoyed her trips to the beach, reading and finding that bargain at a yard sale, but most of all she enjoyed her grandchildren.
Surviving is a son, Justin A. Musser of Clear Brook, Va.; three daughters, Nicole R. McIntyre of Middletown, Va., Samantha J. Musser of Stephens City, Va., and Jayme L. Carriveaus of Martinsburg, Va.; two brothers, Jim Wratchford and Mark Wratchford of Moorefield, W.Va.; three sisters, Betty W. Arbogast and Fran Shockey of Moorefield, W.Va. and Joan E. Foltz of Mathias, W.Va.; and two special grandchildren, Kaylee McIntyre and Colton McIntyre.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street, Moorefield, W.Va. with Robert Clark officiating. Inurnment will be private at a later date.
Condolences, shared memories and photos may be left on Janet’s Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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Ralph James May, age 79 of Chipley Lane, Moorefield, W.Va. passed away Tuesday morning October 18, 2016 at the E.A. Hawse Rehabilitation & Care Center in Baker, W.Va.

He was born on March 5, 1937 in Mathias, W.Va., and was the son of the late Elbert Jackson May and Effie Margaret Cullers May. His wife, Carolyn Phyllis Sealing May preceded him in death in August 2011.

Surviving are two daughters, Theda May of Moorefield, W.Va. and Barbara Jean Meinzer of Columbia, Md.; a son, Robert A. Sealing of Jessup, Md.; a sister, Theda Courville-Henn of Pasadena, Md.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street with Pastor Nick Yurcaba officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mathias, W.Va.

Condolences, shared memories and photos may be left on Ralph’s Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com .
Arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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On a lovely fall Sunday morning, October 16, 2016, as the rest of the world went on with their lives, Minnie Rebecca Funkhouser, 80, slipped quietly away to live forever in the shelter of her heavenly home.
 
Minnie was born December 31, 1935 in the small community of Needmore, W.Va., the second child of Marvin Lee Funkhouser and Eva Pauline (Wilkins) Funkhouser. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Thomas Shoemaker; a brother, Jimmy Funkhouser; two sisters, Judy Belle Funkhouser and Mary Mills (who passed away nine days ago); two nieces; and two nephews.

Minnie graduated in the class of 1954 at Wardensville High School Her next move would be serving in the United States Military, when she enlisted in the Air Force in 1958. After her discharge, she remained active in the Air Force and Army Reserves in Winchester, Va. and Roanoke for a total of 20 years. She moved from Winchester, Va. to Roanoke in 1980 where she spent the remainder of her life.

Minnie is survived by a daughter, Barbara Sue Wood of Martinsville, Va.; two sons, Robert Kirby of Hedgesville, W.Va. and Richard Lanham and wife Patty of Inwood, W.Va.; two granddaughters; and five grandsons. Also surviving is a brother, Marvin Lee Funkhouser, Jr. and wife Christine of Short Gap, W.Va.; a sister Christine Joy Anderson and husband JR of Winchester, Va.; and seven nieces and six nephews.
There was a one hour viewing beginning at 12 p.m. on October 20, 2016 at the Asbury United Methodist Church, Baker, W.Va., her mother’s home church, followed by the funeral at 1 p.m. by Rev. Loretta Brinker officiating. Interment was beside her father and mother in the church cemetery following the funeral.

Memorial donations may be made to Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, 402 Second Street-SW, Roanoke, VA, 24011. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.loygiffin.com.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home

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Lyle Richard Hardy, age 94 of Fisher, W.Va., passed away Tuesday morning, October 18, 2016 at the Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg, W.Va.

He was born on July 15, 1922 in Hardy County, W.Va. and was the son of the late Ottie Stoke Hardy and Bernice Ethel (Barr) Hardy. His wife Gladys Virginia Barr Hardy preceded him in death in September 2008. Three sons, a brother and four sisters also preceded him in death.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, having received four Purple Hearts. He was a Life Member of the Denney-Moyers-Pratt Post #64 American Legion and a past member of the Post#9606 V.F.W. He was a member of the Oak Dale Christian Church and had retired from the Hardy County Schools after driving a school bus for 30+ years. He enjoyed walking up to 5 miles a day when able, working, deer hunting in his earlier years and reading his bible daily.

Surviving is a son, Marvin Hardy of Petersburg, W.Va.; two brothers, Victor O. (Betty) Hardy of Fisher, W.Va. and Carl O. Hardy of Petersburg, W.Va.; a three sisters, Lura Evans of Petersburg, W.Va., Helen Hyre of Petersburg, W.Va. and Anna Lee (Donald) Graham of Fort Ashby, W.Va.; a sister-in-law, Levaughn Hardy of Rig, W.Va.; two granddaughters, Natalie and Joe Dolan and Lauren and Jessie Mongold; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington St., with the Rev. Charles Snyder officiating. Interment followed with Military Graveside Rites accorded by the U.S. Army at the Newhouse Cemetery, Rig Road, Moorefield, W.Va.

Memorials may be directed to the Newhouse Cemetery, c/o 507 Evening Sun Drive, Moorefield, WV 26836.
Condolences, shared memories and photos may be left on Lyle’s Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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The Reverend William Eugene “Bill” Richards, 87, born in Brownsville Pa., March 17, 1929, passed away October 16, 2016 at 3:17 pm in his sleep after a brief illness at his home in Falling Waters, W.Va. 

He was preceded in death by his mother Clarice Madge Toms (Richards) Scarff of Gassaway, W.Va., his step-father and best friend Herbert (Red) Henry Scarff of Gassaway, W.Va., his father Robert Morris Richards of Brownsville, Pa. and step-sister Helen Scarff Wine. 

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary JoAnn McNemar of Weston W.Va. Children,  Rev. Judy Richards (Burgoyne) Vetter of Romney, W.Va.,  Jann and Leonard Richards (Hardy) Weltman of Fairfax, Va.,  Jill and Kathleen Richards O’Regan of La Quinta, Calif., Jinni Lue Richards of Los Angeles, Calif.  grandchildren,  Stacey Burgoyne Funkhouser (& Andy), Holly Burgoyne Branch (& Ron), William Richards Hardy, John Wesley Richards Hardy; great-grandchildren, Justus Branch and Sophia Funkhouser.

He spent his formative years living in Lewis and Braxton Counties, W.Va. graduating from Gassaway High School in 1947; a member of the WV National Guard, Sutton, W.Va.; attended Glenville State College, Glenville W.Va. receiving a B.A. 1951; received a Masters of Theology from Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.; and ordained into the West Virginia Methodist Conference 1957.  He served in the WV United Methodist Conference from 1957 – 71 in the counties of Calhoun, Preston, Wood and Pendleton.  Then served in the VA United Methodist Conference in Frederick County 1971 – 79.  After retiring from the ministry, he served as a Water Safety Instructor at the YMCA, Hagerstown, Md.; was a substitute teacher in MD, VA and WV, in Special Education; then was actively involved in volunteering in church and community organizations.

The Celebration of the Resurrection will be Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 12:10 pm in Romney First United Methodist Church, 49 North High Street, Romney, WV 26757.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Wesley Theological Seminary, 4500 Massachusetts Ave, Wash., D.C. 20016, in memory of Rev. William E. Richards class 1957.  

Online condolences may be offered at www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com

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Rhoda (Borror) Lyon Riggleman, age 88,  formerly of Moorefield, W.Va. died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at E.A. Hawse Nursing  and Rehabilitation Center in Baker, W.Va.

She was born April 1, 1928 in Landes, W.Va. and was the daughter of the late Simon Odbert Borror and Cora Alice (Ayers) Borror.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Sue (Lyon) Dean, two sisters, Ruth Crites and Marie Harold and six brothers, Virgil Borror, Austin Paul Borror, Ottis Borror, Dawson Borror, Marvin Borror and Walter Borror.  She was the last member of her immediate family.
Mrs. Riggleman was a homemaker. 

She is survived by two sons, Gary Lyon of Moorefield, W.Va. and Larry Lyons of Keyser, W.Va.; one daughter, Pam Cosner of Moorefield, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg with Pastor Jimmy Stump officiating. Burial was private and in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, W.Va.

Memorial contributions may be to the family, c/o Gary Lyon, P.O. Box 442, Moorefield, WV  26836.

Online condolences to the family www.schaefferfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangements were under direction of Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg

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Betty Ann Sherman-Ours, age 81, of Arlington, VA, passed away on March 9, 2015. She was born on September 13, 1933 in Moorefield, W.Va., the daughter of the late George Sherman and Eda Fitzwater Sherman. She had been a resident of Arlington for over 50 years.

Betty worked as a secretary for the FBI in the 1950’s and later for F.W. Woolworth Company. She was an active member in her community, volunteering at the election polls with the Arlington Company Electoral Board. She was also a member of Westover Baptist Church in Arlington, Va.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver “Bud” Ours; one sister, Mary Frances Groves; and one brother, Ralph Willis Sherman. She is survived by two daughters, Eda “Edye” West and Elaine Perkins; two sisters, Hazel Miller and Alice Godlove; and one granddaughter, Frances West.

Graveside services and burial will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, November 11, 2016 at Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield, W.Va. with Pastors Lucy and Russell Webster.
Arrangements are under the direction of Elmore Funeral Home, Moorefield, W.Va.

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Eva Marie (Hott) Scott, age 87, of Fisher, W.Va. passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg, W.Va.

She was born November 5, 1929 in Romney, W.Va.   and was the daughter of the late Clarence Benjamin Hott and Vallie May (Poland) Hott.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. David L. Scott  on May 16, 1998; three brothers, Bill Hott, Jerry Hott and Marley Hott; two sisters, Nadine Frye and Juanita Crock.

She and her husband, Rev. David Scott established Boot Hill Community Church on Durgon Run Road and pastored there for over 50 years.

Eva is survived by two sons, David L. Scott Jr. and wife Patricia “Beckee” of Dorcas, W.Va. and Joe Dan Scott and wife, Diana of Fisher, W.Va.; one daughter, Joyce L. Schetrom and husband Steve of Moorefield, W.Va.;  five grandchildren, Shelly Scott, Christy Snyder,  Steven Schetrom, Melanie Thorn and Collin Yates; eleven great grandchildren and one great-great grandson; two sisters, Alma Lear of Romney, W.Va. and Connie Corbin of  Romney, W.Va. and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service were held Sunday, November 13, 2016 at  2:30 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home Chapel with grandson, Rev. Steven A. Schetrom II officiating.  Interment followed in the Newhouse Cemetery, Rig, W.Va.

Arrangements are under direction of Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, W.Va.

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Gary Richard Helmick, Sr., age 66, of Moorefield, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at his residence.

He was born on September 28, 1950 in Rio, W.Va. , and was the son of the late Charles B. Helmick and Jennie Whetzel Helmick.
Gary was a member of the Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren in Moorefield, W.Va. He was formerly employed by the Town of Wardensville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela D. Helmick of Moorefield, W.Va.; step-daughter, Brenda Funkhouser of Maysville, W.Va.; son, Gary R. Helmick, Jr. of Moorefield, W.Va.; one sister, Rosalie Lee of Hagerstown, Md.; two brothers, Darvin Helmick of Wardensville, W.Va. and Leroy Helmick of Baker, W.Va.; and four grandchildren.

A funeral service was conducted Sunday, November 13, 2016 at the Elmore Funeral Home in Moorefield with Pastor Donnie Knotts officiating. Burial followed at Asbury Cemetery in Bean Settlement, W.Va.
Arrangements were under the direction of Elmore Funeral Home.

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William Snowden “Bill” Alt, Sr.,  age 91,  of Petersburg, W.Va. passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.

He was born May 24, 1925 in Landes, W.Va. and was the son of the late James Franklin Alt  and Stella (Alt)  Alt.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers, Orville Alt, Junior Alt, Kermit Alt, Charles P. Alt, Paul Alt, Roger L. Alt and an infant brother and two sisters, Myrtle Berg and Vada Evick. 

Mr. Alt was a lifelong timberman and farmer. He served as Deputy Sheriff for Grant County in the early 70’s.  He was a member of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company for several years. He was an avid gardener.  He was a member of the Memorial Church of the Brethren in Petersburg. 

Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirelene (Thorne) Alt; two sons, William Snowden “Billy” Alt, Jr. and wife Leslie of Moorefield, W.Va. and Larry W. “Mouse” Alt of Petersburg, W.Va.; two daughters,  Tammy Harper and husband Mark of Petersburg, W.Va. and Pammy Mitchell and husband Greg  of Upper Tract, W.Va.; eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two additional daughters, Louanna Reynolds and husband Phil of North Carolina and Kathy Propst and husband Robert  of Franklin, W.Va.; two sisters, Martha Evans and Audrey Blosser of Richmond, VA and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, November 7, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Cullers, Rev. Greg Rotruck and Rev. Brad Taylor officiating.  Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, W.Va.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.  

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

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