Glenn Elmer “Stoney” Stonestreet, age 61 of Moorefield, WV, passed away Friday evening, November 18, 2016 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. He was born on May 6, 1955 in Petersburg, WV a son of the late Glenn Junior Stone Street and Carrie Alice (Baker) Stonestreet. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Moorefield High School.

Stoney drove a truck for many years and along with his father cut pulpwood, firewood and rails for individuals and companies in the area. Stoney retired from the Town of Moorefield as the Waste Water Plant Supervisor after 26 years of faithful service but only after working his way up the ladder of success. In 1985 during the flood, he drove a grader in flood waters to help folks in need of rescue and spent countless hours after the waters receded helping to rebuild many folks that were affected. He enjoyed his family, adored his grandchildren but his passion as an auto enthusiast was fixing up old cars.

He is survived by his son, Aaron and Sheri Stonestreet of Moorefield, WV; his grandchildren, Hayden and Kori Stonestreet; a sister, Roseanna Myers of Moorefield, WV and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street with Pastor Jimmy Stump, Jr. officiating. Interment followed after a last ride in his 1967 C10 Chevy pickup into the Olivet Cemetery.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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Donald Jefferson Duck Kerr, Sr., 78, of Wardensville, W.Va. died on Friday, November 18, 2016 at his home.

Duck was born on June 27, 1938 in Wardensville, W.Va., a son of the late Don D. Chuck and Vergie Heishman Kerr. He worked as sheet metal mechanic for Orndorff & Spaid Inc. in Beltsville, Md. for 25 years. After retiring from roofing, he worked with his son for 28 years at Kerr’s in Wardensville, W.Va.. He was a member of Chrest Hill Community Church in Wardensville, W.Va.. He enjoyed working and being with people.

Duck married Peggy Kaufman Kerr on September 6, 1957 in Hagerstown, MD.

Surviving with his wife of 59 years are two sons: Jeff Kerr and his wife Anita of Wardensville, W.Va.; Marcus A. Kerr and his wife Tricia of Martinsburg, W.Va.; two daughters: Sharen A. Wilkins and her husband Nelson; Lora J. Foltz and her husband Kevin both of Mathias, W.Va.; a brother: Charles Kerr of Berryville, VA; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by a brother: Robert Kerr and a sister: Nadine Anderson.

A funeral service was held at the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home in Wardensville, W.Va. on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 4 p.m. Officiating was Rev. Milford and Carolyn Lyndaker. Graveside service were held in the Wardensville Cemetery on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Promise Foundation, C/O Grant Memorial Hospice, 100 Hospital Drive Suite 2, Petersburg, W.Va. 26847 or Crest Hill Community Church, PO Box 64, Wardensville, W.Va. 26851.

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

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Carlton Delano Keplinger, 77, of Mathias, W.Va., died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

He was born November 4, 1939 in Hardy County, W.Va. to the late Earl Jennings and Vada Detrick Keplinger.

Carlton worked at Pilgrim’s Pride before retiring. He was a member of Mathias Brethren Church in Mathias.

Surviving are two daughters, Brenda Barb and husband Willard of Mathias and Teresa Keplinger and companion J.C. Summers of Mathias; one son, Ricky Keplinger of Mathias; grandchildren, Natalie, Monica, Ashley, C.J. and Kelsey; great grandchildren, Danica, Dawson, Levi, Kaden, Kynlee, Lali and Riley; and soon to be great grandson, Carson.

His son, Kevin Keplinger, preceded him in death.

Rev. Jonathan Hedrick conducted a funeral service on Saturday at Mathias Brethren Church.  Burial was in the Detrick Family Cemetery.

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

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

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Ruth Penrose Keating Hyde, age 91, formerly of Bethesda, Md. passed away Friday, November 18 at The Village at Orchard Ridge in Winchester, Va.  Born on August 2, 1925 in Berlin, N.H., she was the daughter of the late Philip Keating and Ruth Knowles Keating. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, Earl McSherry Hyde, Jr whom she married on October 17, 1953 in Frankfurt, Germany.  She was also preceded in death by one brother.

 After graduating from Northfield School for Girls in Mount Hermon, Mass., she attended Vassar College studying International Relations and Russian.  Mrs. Hyde received a master’s degree from John Hopkins School of Advanced International Relations. Professionally, Mrs. Hyde worked for the World Bank and U.S. Foreign Service (CIA).  She accompanied her husband Earl, also a Foreign Service employee, as they served four years in Seoul, Korea. 

 During retirement, Mrs. Hyde was deeply involved in the work of several think tanks, enjoyed international travel and took particular interest in personal investing.  She also dedicated her time and talents to numerous organizations such as the Washington Club, the National Gallery of Art, the National Symphony and the Salvation Army Auxiliary.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 AM Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the Fraley Funeral Home, 107 Washington Street, Moorefield, W.Va. with Pastor Harold Tongen officiating. Interment will follow at Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 11:30 AM Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

 Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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Gatha Lee Souder, 89, of Mathias, W.Va. died November 16, 2016 at Life Care Center of New Market.

She was born December 22, 1926 in Mathias, W.Va. to the late Lester Westfall and Katie Lee Mathias Garrett.

Gatha was a beautician for 45 years. She was a lifelong member of Garrett’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She served as a board member of Mathias Community Center. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Moorefield, and the Hardy County Democratic Committee. She loved tending to her garden and flowers, and loved cooking for others.

She is survived by her husband, Roland Souder.

Also surviving are one son, Richard Heishman and wife Patricia of Mathias; one granddaughter, Jennifer Haviland of Criders; four grandsons, Aaron Heishman of Washington D.C., Patrick Cowan, Andrew Cowan, Benjamin Cowan, all of Maryland; 8 great grandchildren; special brothers in law, and sisters in law; 14 nieces and nephews.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Rev. Jonathan Hedrick conducted a funeral service 10:00 AM Saturday at Garrett’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Garrett’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 130 Clearview Drive, Mathias, W.Va. 26812.

Online condolences may 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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Leon Edward Ours, age 87, of Moorefield, W.Va. passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at the Grant Rehabilitation & Care Center in Petersburg.

He was born May 23, 1929 in Dorcas, W.Va. and was the son of the late Charles  and Mernie (Thorne) Ours. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one great grandson, Luke Ours,  three  brothers, Cletus  Ours,  Oscar Ours and William Ours and one sister, Janie Ours Sites; five sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law; two nephews and two great nephews.

Mr. Ours was a retired truck driver from O.F. Riggleman Contractors.  He attended the Believer’s Victory Center in Moorefield, W.Va.  He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.  He was a life member of the Potomac Highlands VFW Post 6454 and American Legion Post 78.  He was an avid gardener. 

Leon is survived by his lovely wife of 64 years,  Delphia M. (Crites) Ours, three sons, Charles Ours of Purgitsville, W.Va., Hank (Sherry) Ours of Moorefield, W.Va., and Roger (Sharon) Ours  of Old Fields, W.Va.;  three daughters, Kathy (Leroy)  Whetzel of South Fork, W.Va.,  Barbara (Allen)  See of Moorefield, W.Va. and Karen (Greg) Riggleman  of South Fork, W.Va.;  fourteen grandchildren and 17 great  grandchildren; eight brothers, Galen (Arvella) Ours,  Bobby  Ours, Dale (Virginia) Ours, Ralph  (Cornellia) Ours, Olin (Carol) Ours, all of Dorcas, W.Va., Paul (Wanda) Ours of Durgon, W.Va., Delmas Ours of Petersburg, W.Va.;  Glenn Ours, resident of E.A. Hawse Rehabilitation Center, Baker, W.Va.;  two sisters, Mernie (Paul)  Kimble of Dorcas, W.Va. and Arvella (John)  Zimmerer of Petersburg, W.Va. and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 20, 2016, at 2 p.m.  at the Believer’s Victory Center, 160 Victory Lane, Rt. 48 West, Moorefield, W.Va. with his grandson, Pastor Chris Whetzel officiating.  Interment followed in the Ours Family Cemetery, Rough Run, W.Va. with Military Honors by the Potomac Highlands VFW Post 6454 and West Virginia Army Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Promise Foundation, c/o Grant Memorial Hospice, 100 Hospital Drive, Suite 2, Petersburg, WV  26847 or Grant Rehabilitation & Care Center, c/o  Safe Harbor Program, 127 Early Avenue, Petersburg, W.Va. 26847 or Alzheimer’s Association West Virginia Chapter, 1601 2nd Avenue, Charleston, WWV. 25387. 

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

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Randall Heber Alt, age 67, of Petersburg, W.Va. passed away on Sunday, Nov 13, 2016  in Valentine, Nebraska while on a deer hunting trip.

Randy was born April 28,1949 in Petersburg and was the son of the late Roswell Heber Alt and Elizabeth (Shanholtz) Alt.

Randy graduated from Pennington Prepratory School, Pennington, N.J. in 1969 finishing his education at the University of South Carolina and Salem University in Salem, W.Va.

Randy owned and managed with his father, Monarch Mills, a familiar shopping complex on the south side of Petersburg. In 1989 the business was sold and Randy, along with his father operated Monarch Realty. His last business venture was Grant County Disposal which he sold to his son, John Paul Hott II in 2012.

Randy was a member of the Grove Street Methodist Church. Randy’s passions included a lot of outdoor activities.  In summer you would find him on the golf course and in winter, you would find him in the woods.  He played in many pro-ams and was an accomplished golfer. His love of the West took him on several successful hunts from Nebraska to Alaska.  In the spring you could find him hunting ramps and mushrooms, mostly just to share them with friends.  One of his favorite pastimes was taking his four grandchildren to his mountain retreat “The Four Seasons” in Lahmansville.

Randy is survived by his sister Rebecca Alt Lanhardt of Petersburg;  two nephews, Shane (Katy) Lanhardt of Gainsville, Va.  and Seth (Jennifer) Lanhardt of Williamsport, Md.; two great nephews Joseph and Samuel and one expected  in January.

Also surviving is his son, John Paul (Karen) Hott II and four grandchildren, Brooke Elizabeth, John Paul III, Sarah Ann and Raphael Heber Alt Hott.

A “Celebration of Life” was held on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at the Grove Street United  Methodist Church, Petersburg. A reception followed.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance, 1101 14th Street, Suite 850, Washington, DC 20005.

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

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Claude Curtis Young, age 51 of Quail Drive, Fisher, W.Va., passed away Friday morning, November 25, 2016 in Delaplane, Va. Born August 27, 1965 in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., he was a son of the late Blaine Foster Young and Helen Jean (Webb) Young. A half-sister preceded him in death.

 Surviving is his wife, Cathi (Blair) Young; two daughters, Jessica Ann Anderson of Puyallup, Wash. and Christina Marie Walker of Hagerstown, Md; A sister, Karen Coby of Fisher, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; a step-daughter, Jenny Mongold of Beckley, W.Va.; a step-son, Eddie Mongold of Petersburg, W.Va. and two step-brothers, Barry Bostic of Sam Black Church, W.Va. and Ricky Bostic of Alderson, W.Va.

A Celebration of Life was held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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Hugh Gladston “Buddy” Wilkins, 91 of Baker, W.Va. passed away on Friday November 25, 2016 at the V.A. Center in Martinsburg, W.Va.

Born on December 1, 1924 in Lost River, W.Va., he was the son of the late Herbert Wilkins and Bell (Teets) Wilkins.

He was a farmer, member of the New Dale Church of the Brethren, an avid hunter and a WWII army veteran where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart of the European Campaign.

Buddy was preceded in death by his wife Katherine (Helmick) Wilkins, two brothers, Wade Wilkins, Balf Wilkins, a sister, Olivene Shelton and a half-brother, Herbert Wilkins Jr.

Surviving is his companion of 35 years, Donna Louise Link of Baker, and a half-brother, Charles Wilkins of Baker.

Funeral services were held on Monday November 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in McKee Funeral Home Chapel Baker, W.Va. with Pastor Dan Sterns officiating. Interment will follow in New Dale Cemetery at Baker, W.Va.

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

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Nancy Bell Helmick, age 90 of Central Avenue, Moorefield, W.Va. formerly of Purgitsville, W.Va., passed away Sunday evening, November 20, 2016 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, W.Va.
She was born on March 31, 1926 in Moorefield, W.Va. and was a daughter of the late Seymor Lorenza Hartman and Martha Ellen Seabolt Hartman.

Her husband of 66 years, Frankie O. Helmick preceded her in death in May 2009. A son, Robert F. Helmick, two grandsons, Eric Helmick and Leon Bennett, Jr., a step-grandson, four sisters, Icie Keplinger, Pearl Culp, Dottie Lipscomb and Ruby Turner and four brothers, William, Wilbert, Paul and Eugene also preceded her in death. She was the last member of her immediate family.

Surviving are two sons, Kenneth and Mary Sue Helmick of Sterling, Va. and Carl Helmick of Petersburg, W.Va.; four daughters, Judith Bennett of Petersburg, W.Va., Jane Wellons of Moorefield, W.Va., Wilma and Eddie Sherman of Moorefield, W.Va. and Deborah and Homer Davis of Burlington, W.Va.; eighteen grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington St., with Pastors Rick Bergdoll and Jeff Anderson officiating. Interment followed at the South Branch Memorial Gardens near Petersburg, W.Va.

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

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

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Helen Lenore Rohrbaugh Rexroad, age 91 of Rohrbaugh Lane, Moorefield, W.Va., passed away Wednesday morning, November 23, 2016 at the Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg, W.Va.. Born on September 28, 1925 in Luke, Md., she was a daughter of the late John Washington Rohrbaugh and Nora Lee Whitacre Rohrbaugh. She was a member of the Moorefield Presbyterian Church. Her husband, John Mason Rexroad preceded her in death in July 2000. Two sons, John M. Rexroad, II and Donald C. Rexroad, three sisters and three brothers also preceded her in death.

 Surviving is a daughter, Elaine R. Paulson of Richmond, Va.; a brother, Charles Rohrbaugh of Moorefield, W.Va.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
 Funeral Services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street, with Pastors Harold Tongen and Rick Bergdoll officiating. Interment followed at the Olivet Cemetery. 

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

 Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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Leslie Cassell, age 92, of Moorefield, W.Va. passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, W.Va.. Born on May 21, 1924 in Cass, W.Va., he was the son of the late John B. Cassell and Edith Tallman Cassell Stalnaker. Mr. Cassell was a graduate of the Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, Ill. He retired from American Woodmark Corporation, where he worked in maintenance from 1957 to 1991.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Lyle Cassell. He is survived by his wife, Lillie Francis Wratchford Cassell; a son, David L. Cassell; a daughter, Teresa Cassell Ely and husband, Gregory; a step-son, Nick Heavner and wife, Christine, a step-daughter, Diane Ratliff and husband, Gary, all of Moorefield, W.Va.; one sister, Darlene Stalnaker Lyons of Petersburg, W.Va.; one brother, Arnold Cassell of Lakeland, Fla; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was conducted at Elmore Funeral Home at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2016 with Pastors Russell and Lucy Webster and Pastor Danny Sterns officiating. Burial followed at Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield, W.Va..

Arrangements are under the direction of Elmore Funeral Home.

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Steven Ethan Jones, 19, of Cypress, Texas, passed away on November 13, 2016 in Waller, Texas; the tragic victim of a hit and run driver.

A memorial will be held at 4p.m. on December 16, 2016 at the Bayou City Fellowship, located at 12715 Telge Road, in Cypress, Texas.

Ethan was born in Petersburg, WV. to Steven Gary Jones and Kelly Simpson on November 4, 1997. He attended school at Tomball High School. He worked as a construction worker with his dad.

Ethan is survived by his grandmother Kathleen Patterson and grandfather Harry Fitzwater, both parents, his birth sister Cheyenne Jones, his brother and sisters by marriage Nathaniel Feaster, Samantha Coppe and Jessica Coppe. Uncle’s Scott Jones and Michael Jones, Aunt’s Michele Jones, Vicki Fertig, Jennifer Jones, Shiloh Olivares and Chantel Dickson. Special mention to honorary brothers Curtis, Cameron, Luke and Jacob.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: https://www.gofundme.com/ethan-jones

“Ethan was a gentle, kind soul. He loved everyone and was loved by everyone in return. He will be sorely missed, never forgotten. He was taken too soon and he will live in our hearts forever,” said a friend of the family.

The family of Steven Ethan Jones wishes to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has been a part of the support system in the aftermath of this tragedy.

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Richard “Dick” Thomas Newton, age 84, a man of faith, family, and community was welcomed into his heavenly home on Monday, November 21, 2016.

Dick is survived by Wilma, his loving wife of 60 years. Also surviving are sons, Rich (Barb) and Steve (Lisa) Newton of Columbus; daughter, Laura (Mark) O’Shaughnessy of Fort Wayne; brothers, John (Paula) Newton and Phillip (Jane) Newton. Dick is also survived by his nine loving grandchildren.

Dick was born October 3, 1932 in Shelbyville, Ind. to L.E. and Mildred Newton. He was raised in Moorefield, W.Va. and returned to Edinburgh, Ind. during his high school years. A proud graduate of Edinburgh High School, Dick continued his education at Hanover College and graduated with Indiana University School of Dentistry’s Class of 1956.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

In 1957, Dick opened his dental office on Central Avenue in Columbus, Ind. where he practiced for 45 years before passing it on to his son, Dr. Richard T. Newton II. Dr. Newton always considered his patients as family and marveled many of them with a keen recollection of names and memories throughout the years.

A celebration of his life service was held Saturday, Nov. 26, at the First Presbyterian Church, 512 7th Street, Columbus, Ind. with Dr. Felipe Martinez officiating.

The family request that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or First Presbyterian Church Pre School.

Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the Newton family at barkesweaverglick.com.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Homes, Columbus, Ind.

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Janet Lee Parsons, age 76, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg, W.Va.. Born on September 25, 1940 in Hardy County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Sloan Parsons and Evelyn Dahmer Parsons.

While living at home with her parents for over 50 years, she attended Bass Methodist Church and later Tannery Presbyterian Church. After leaving home, she adjusted well to her new life and caregivers at Franklin Group Home in Franklin, W.Va., and later at Keyser, W.Va., with ResCare. She had friends at her last ‘home’ at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center. She spoke often of family and friends throughout her years.

She is survived by one sister, Lila Frye of Petersburg, W.Va.; two brothers, Carl Parsons and his wife, Glenda, of Moorefield, W.Va. and Dr. Charlie John Parsons and his wife, Elissa, of Green Castle, Pa.; four nieces and two nephews.

A funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Elmore Funeral Home with Pastor Harold Tongen officiating. Burial followed at Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield, W.Va.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tannery Presbyterian Church, Moorefield, W.Va. or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Elmore Funeral Home.

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Darrell Lee Dee DeHaven, Sr., 83, of High View, W.Va., died on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Winchester Medical Center.

Dee was born on April 3, 1933 in Yellow Spring, W.Va. He was the son of the late Orlin R. and Inez L. Luttrell DeHaven.

He owned and operated Guarantee Appliance in Washington, D.C. and worked for Northern Virginia Service Company in Arlington, Va. He was in the National Guard in Winchester, Va. for three years. He was a member of the Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church near Cross Junction, Va., a lifetime member of the Cacapon Valley Rod & Gun Club, a honorary member of the Capon Valley Ruritan Club both in Yellow Spring, a member of the Capon Springs Fire & Rescue and raised beagles where he operated Dees Happy Valley Beagles.

Dee married Loretta Jean Sine DeHaven on October 18, 1955 in Washington, D.C.

Surviving with his wife of 61 years are two sons, Rev. Darrell L. DeHaven, Jr. and his wife Karen of Clermont, Fla. and Denver C. DeHaven and his fiancée Dee Hutzler of Gore, Va.; two daughters, Rebecca J. Baxter and her husband Michael of Bowie, Md. and Daisy I. Funkhouser and her husband Lester of Baker, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Marsha Hahn, Melinda Franklin, Travis and Cody Funkhouser; and seven great-grandchildren, Timothy, Joshua and Georgia Hahn, Elijah, Gabriel, Grace Franklin and Meyer Funkhouser.

Dee is preceded in death by a grandson, Micheal Baxter; four brothers, Howard, Elmer, Denver and Eldon DeHaven; a sister, Leona DeHaven. He is the last member of his immediate family.

A funeral service was held at the Giffin Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, December 3, 2016 with Rev. Dr. Brent Smith officiating. Interment followed in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Capon Springs Fire & Rescue, PO Box 366, Capon Springs, WV 26823 or the Cacapon Valley Rod & Gun Club, PO Box 147, Yellow Spring, WV 26865.

Arrangements were by the Giffin Funeral Home & Crematory in Capon Bridge, W.Va.

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Lena Mae Coby, age 90 of Moorefield, W.Va., passed away Tuesday morning, January 10, 2017 at the Grant Rehabilitation & Care Center in Petersburg, W.Va.. Born on January 29, 1926 in the Ft. Run area, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Carwell Shobe and Vern O’Tilly Hose Shobe Pratt.  An infant daughter, two brothers and a sister also preceded her in death. She was a graduate of the Moorefield High School Class of 1945 where she played the French Horn for the MHS Band. She was a member of the Moorefield Church of the Brethren and she enjoyed reading in her Bible daily.

 Upon retiring from a career in Nursing, Lena enjoyed traveling especially flying and with the church youth group on their mission trips. She was an advocate for youth as she was a Charter Member of the Durgon Yankee’s 4-H Club.
 Surviving are two sons, James E. and Carolyn Coby of Forest Lake, MN and Thomas A. and Patricia Coby of Annapolis, Md.; five brothers, Landon Shobe, Murphy G. Pratt, Chester G. Pratt, Edwin M. Pratt, Jr. and Gerald A. “Jake” Pratt all of Moorefield, W.Va.; a sister, Janet Bosley of Moorefield, W.Va.;   four grandchildren, Tom Coby, Kris Coby, Helena Coby and Nicole Coby and numerous nieces and nephews.

 Funeral Services were conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street with Pastors Russell and Lucy Webster officiating. Interment followed at the Olivet Cemetery.
 Memorials may be directed to the Moorefield Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 656, Moorefield, W.Va. 26836, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Attn: Donations Department, P.O. Box 151200, San Rafael, CA 94915-1200 or the American Cancer Society, W.Va. Chapter, 122 S High Street, Morgantown, W.Va. 26501. Condolences, shared memories and photos may be left on Lena’s Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com.

 Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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I have four reclining chairs. I use three of them regularly.

Newest is in Moorefield. I spend lots of time in it these days. It’s sort of a retirement gift to myself. It leaves me close to work I’m not going to do any more. It keeps me handy for my wife and kids in case there is something I can still do for them. I sleep in it nights when I’m in Moorefield.

I go to sleep over whatever I’m reading or computing on my laptop. I wake enough to take off my shoes, turn off the reading light over my head and then fall back asleep. As I’ve aged, I’ve worn a path through furniture between recliner and bathroom door. Mornings, I wake, put on my shoes, stand up, and go out to check the weather.
Day times, when in Moorefield, but not at the Examiner office, there’s a good chance I’m in that recliner. That’s where staff finds me when trucks requiring my forklift expertise need to be unloaded. That’s where Phoebe finds me when she needs her groceries unloaded.

Second recliner is at Big House, my old home place near Wardensville. It sits in the dining room where Pap’s old chair sat. A large chunk of his resting life was spent at that location. He’d get up from the supper table and move to his recliner. I replaced that old recliner with the one I moved from Moorefield.

When he didn’t have veterinary farm calls, Pap sat there after supper cracking nuts or peeling an orange into a newspaper on his lap. He’d watch whatever small snowy television he had handy. He’d fall asleep over news, weather forecast, and musical entertainment shows. Lawrence Welk, Donna Fargo, and Porter Waggoner were among his favorites. Occasionally he’d doze off with a lit cigarette between his fingers.

Pap might sleep there a couple hours before waking to go up to bed. Winter times he’d stoke up the fire near his feet and head up the outside steps. Lambing season he’d usually take a quick trip to the barn before bed. As we got older he’d mumble “Come get me if you need me” on his way up the stairs.

Third recliner is at Doghouse, my cabin on the bank of Moore’s Run. It sits beside a window about twenty feet from the creek. Doghouse is my bedroom when I’m at Wardensville and that recliner is my bed. I went to sleep there last night listening to rapids gurgling beside me.

First Doghouse recliner was Pap’s old one from Big House. I slept in it for at least fifteen years until it got too dilapidated. When I hauled it to Petersburg Transfer Station it still had Mom’s patches over burn holes from Pap’s cigarettes. At Doghouse, it also had Pap’s old dining room wood stove to keep it company.

I hauled that chair away when I bought a newer one from my son, James. He was downsizing his furniture investment and I bought two recliners from him. One went to Doghouse where I slept in it last night. The other found a new location in Big House.

It’s upstairs above Big House’s kitchen beside a window where Mom and Pap had their bed. I rearranged their old room, put the chair where their bed used to be. Now, if Pap comes back he can take his choice, old double bed or his grandson’s recliner.

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Genevieve Gaitress Southerly, age 89 of Old Fields Road, Old Fields, W.Va., passed away Tuesday morning, January 17, 2017 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, W.Va.. Born June 17, 1927 in Old Fields, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late  Richel Scott Kessel and Effie Lee Bosley Kessel. Her husband, Ronald Wayne Southerly preceded her in death in October 2014. Three infant children, a brother, Overton Kessel, two sisters, Kathleen Miller and Betty Helmick and a niece, Jean Helmick Miller also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Charity Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, watching game shows on TV and attending church.

Surviving are three sisters, Louella Hose of Moorefield, W.Va., Rama Wolfe and Velda Wolfe of Old Fields, W.Va. and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street with Pastor Jimmy Stump, Jr. officiating. Interment followed at the Bethel Cemetery, Old Fields, W.Va.

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

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Roy G. Dasher of Oregon City, Oregon, passed away December 27, 2016, at his home.  Born December 5, 1939, at Milam, he was the son of the late Noah George and Clara Shaver Dasher.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles L. and Murray R. Dasher.

Roy was a 1959 graduate of Moorefield High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He had worked as an engineer at several television stations, owned and managed retail businesses, and worked for the South Branch Valley Railroad setting up their communication system.  Recently he was a volunteer at Wolf Iron Works Museum, helping to put their saw manufacturing apparatus in working order.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy, whom he married in 1996.  Also surviving are a daughter, Anna Katherine Goroch of San Diego, Cal. and two sons, Noah A. Dasher of Orangevale, Cal., and Channon Lill, traveling.  Two brothers survive, Harry L. Dasher of Brookfield, Wis., and George Dasher III of Fort Seybert, W.Va.; also two sisters, Margaret Dasher Rexrode of Brandywine, W.Va., and Anne Dasher Knupp of Bridgewater, Va.; and sister-in-law Dianna H. Dasher of Chantilly, Va..

Roy’s body was cremated and there were no services.

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