Robert Leslie Sellars, age 63 of Shockey Road, Old Fields, WV passed away Monday morning, February 20, 2017 at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. Born on August 4, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY he was a son of Norman Leslie Sellars of Shirley, NY and the late Ann Marie (Fleming) Sellars. A man of determination, he was never slowed by childhood polio. He excelled at anything and everything he desired learning from his mistakes and venturing beyond his capabilities.

Surviving is his wife Frances (Srout) Malcolm-Sellars; two sons, Justin R. & Benedetta Sellars of Wantagh, NY and Sean P. & Alison Sellars of Kings Point, N.Y.; two step-daughters, Rebecca & Derek Price of Moorefield, WV and Marie F. & Robert E. Williams of Moorefield, WV; a brother, Jim & Linda Sellars of Manhasset, N.Y.; two sisters, Marion & Mike Camissa of West Sayville, NY and Joan & Mike Seluga of West Sayville, NY; nine grandchildren and a special adopted granddaughter, Savannah Barger.

A funeral mass was held beginning at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, Route 55 East of Moorefield, WV with Father Manuel T. Gelido as celebrant. Interment followed at the Bethel Cemetery, Old Fields, WV.

Memorials may be directed to the Epiphany Catholic Church, 2029 SR 55, Moorefield, WV 26836. Condolences, shared memories and photos may be left on Bob’s Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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Danny Loy Ketterman, age 65 of Simpsonville, S.C., husband of Karen Boggs Ketterman died Tuesday, February 14, 2017.

Born in Moorefield, WV he was a son of the late Henry and Flora Keener Ketterman. Danny Graduated from Moorefield High School’s Class of 1969. He was a retired Structural Engineer and enjoyed doing genealogy research. Danny was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors, in addition to his wife of 39 years are two daughters, Mary Ann Ketterman and Leah Cox (James); one son, Warren Ketterman (Miranda); five grandchildren, Hannah & Tyler Ketterman and J.B., Landon and Natalie Cox; a sister, Marguerite Clower (Gary) and four brothers, Russell Ketterman (Wilma Lee), Kenneth Ketterman (Mona), George Ketterman (Carol) and Steve Ketterman.

Visitation was held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel in Simpsonville, SC.

Memorials may be made to Southside Christian School Annual Giving Program, 2211 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, S.C.

This obituary is courtesy of the Fraley Funeral Home, Moorefield, WV.

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Helen Mae Bierley, age 83 of Moorefield, W.Va., passed away Wednesday morning, March 1, 2017 at her residence. Born on December 17, 1933 in Hardy Co., W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Joseph Edward Miller and Lillie Bryan Runions Miller. She was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters, a grandson and a fiancé, Bill Gahan. Helen was a 1952 graduate of Moorefield High School and had retired from General Index in Baltimore, Md.

Surviving are two daughters, Karen & Tony Crossland of Moorefield, W.Va. and Beverly & Virgil Cullers of Moorefield, W.Va.; a sister, Peggy Boblits of Essex, Md.; her beloved furry friend, Baby; three grandchildren, Michelle Kesner, Heather Kesner-Singleton & Kimberly Shears; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were conducted on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street with Pastor Rick Bergdoll officiating. Interment followed at the Newhouse Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the Grant Memorial Hospice for their care and compassion and memorials may be directed to Hospice Promise Foundation, c/o Grant Memorial Hospice, 100 Hospital Drive, Suite #2, Petersburg, WV 26847. 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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Leonard Ralph Viola, 64, of Stephens City, Virginia, died Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Viola was born June 10, 1952 in Mary View Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of Emilio J. Viola, Jr. and Erma Grace Burton Viola.

After graduating from Moorefield High School in 1970, he briefly attended West Virginia University before moving to Youngstown, Ohio, where he worked as a crane operator for Bethlehem Steel for approximately twelve years.  He later returned to the university and eventually received his degree in computer programming in 1991.  He then worked in this field for over ten years in the Washington, D.C. area.

Mr. Viola was preceded in death by his father and mother and by his brother, Samuel A. Viola.  Surviving are a brother, Andrew A. Viola, his niece, Andrea Viola Duane, and two nephews, Matthew A. Viola and Jeremy Viola.

A celebration of Len’s life will take place in the Conference Center at Smoke Hole Resort in Cabins, WV on 2:00 – 5:00 P. M. Saturday, March 25, 2017.

Arrangements are being handled by Enders & Shirley Funeral Home, Berryville, Va.

To view the obituary and send condolences online, please visit www.endersandshirley.com.

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Brayden James Schell, age 25 of Old Fields, W.Va., formerly of Petersburg, W.Va., passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June 5, 1991 in Petersburg, the son of Debra (Clark) Layton of Old Fields, W.Va.; Step-Father, John Layton of Petersburg; Father, Kevin Schell of Cabins, W.Va.

Brayden had attended both Petersburg and Moorefield High Schools. He graduated from the W.Va. Mountaineer Challenge Academy at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, W.Va. Mr. Schell attended the First Baptist Church in Petersburg and had worked for PSSI in the sanitation department.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Schell is survived by: two brothers, Cody Layton of Fairmont, W.Va. and Casey Layton of Morgantown, W.Va.; Paternal Grandparents, Donna Schell of Cabins, WV and Elma Gail Layton of New Creek, W.Va. and Maternal Grandparents, Roger and Bessie Dean of Purgitsville, W.Va.

He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Wayne Clark.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Basagic Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Rick Bergdoll officiating. Interment was at the Maysville Cemetery in Maysville, W.Va. Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Basagic Funeral Home, POB 400, Petersburg, WV 26847. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.

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

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Jared Deleon Meadows, 21, of Wardensville, W.Va. died on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Inova Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Va.

Jared was born on November 19, 1995 in Beckley, W.Va., a son of Carl B. Meadows of Lewisburg, W.Va., Rhonda L. Graybeal of Cumberland, Md. and step-father: Jeffery Weztel of Wardensville, W.Va. He was a line packer for H&N Plastics in Winchester, Va. and was a 2014 graduate of East Hardy High School. Jared had a love of hiking, swimming, hunting, fishing, video games and simply loved being with kids.

Surviving with his parents is a brother: Justin Meadows of Lewisburg, W.Va.; a sister: Angel Meadows of Brandywine, W.Va. and a step-sister: Brittany Wetzel of Wardensville, W.Va.

A service to celebrate Jareds life will be held at the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 1 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Michael Funkhouser. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Meadows Family, C/O Loy- Giffin Funeral Home, PO Box 29, Wardensville, WV 26851.
To sign the online guest book, please visit www.loygiffin.com.

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Lacy E. Cochran, 95, of Mathias, went quietly into the arms of Jesus Thursday, March 16, at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg.

He was born June 15, 1921 in Greenbrier County, W.Va. He was the oldest son of the late David F. and Ada Hankins Cochran. He is survived by his wife, Florence; three sons, Wendell and wife, Faye, of Mount Jackson, Darrell and wife, Madaline, of Alexandria, and Mark and wife, Joyce, of Raleigh, N.C.; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He also is survived by one sister, Dorothy Newhouse, of Baltimore. One son, David, two brothers, Joseph and Edward, and two sisters, Edith and Glenna, preceded him in death.

Lacy had a long and remarkable life. He grew up in the midst of the Depression on a small hilly, rocky farm in Greenbrier County. The lessons and discipline he learned there shaped his whole life. Inspired by a high school agriculture teacher, he became the first of his family to attend college, when he entered Berea College in Berea, Ky., in the fall of 1939. He left school in 1941 to work in the war industry in Baltimore; after being drafted in 1943 he served in the United States Army Chemical Corps, including 21 months overseas in Great Britain. He was discharged as a Master Sergeant in January 1946 and returned to Berea to continue his education. He was proud of his service to his country and the fact that all four of his sons, two of his grandsons, and his great-granddaughter also served.

His first day back on campus he met a pretty, charming, and smart Kentucky girl. Six months later, on July 21, 1946, Lacy and Florence were married in the college chapel. Their love and devotion for each other was unsurpassed.

After graduation in 1947 he took his first teaching job in Greenbrier County in the fall of 1947, and moved to Moorefield High School in January 1948 in the middle of an epic blizzard. In 1952 he became the vocational agriculture and shop teacher at Mathias High School and became “Mister Cochran” to generations of students. At Mathias High, Lacy built one of the most successful Future Farmers of America programs in West Virginia. Scores of his students were designated “State Farmers.” Teams he coached won statewide land judging contests and parliamentary procedure contests. Four of his students (two at Moorefield and two at Mathias) won state public speaking contests. One pair of students won the statewide talent contest. One student was named Star Poultry Farmer of America and two won the coveted American Farmer degree. Lacy was named an Honorary State Farmer and Honorary American Farmer in recognition of the success of his students. He also taught adult farmer education programs, helping bring advances in agriculture technology and science into practice. In 1975 he became director of vocational education in Hardy County. In that role he helped oversee the construction of a new county vocational center at Baker. He retired from Hardy County Schools in 1986, but he continued to serve for several years by managing the East Hardy High Scholarship Fund, which he helped establish.

While he was teaching he attended summer classes at West Virginia University, receiving a master’s degree in agriculture education in 1954. He was a staunch Mountaineer sports fan. As busy and successful as he was as a teacher, Lacy had several sideline pursuits, mostly to help supplement his teaching salary. He sold mail order men’s suits from the W.Z. Gibson Co. of Chicago; he sold World Book encyclopedias, and he developed a successful insurance business as an agent for Farmers Mutual of West Virginia. He also was a devoted member of the Mathias Ruritan Club, where he amassed a 50-year-plus record of perfect attendance. He served two terms as president and one year as West Virginia District Governor. Last year the Mathias club honored him as the “Ruritan of the Year.” After moving to Mathias, he and Florence became devout members of Cove Chapel United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School for more than 50 years. His faith in the Lord carried him all along his life’s journey.

After he retired Lacy continued to manage his insurance agency. He also spent time growing irises, gladiolus, and dahlias much to the delight of those passing by the family’s small Cove Road acreage. He loved family gatherings and especially rejoiced in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was conducted on Monday at McKee Funeral Home by the Rev. Jonathan Hedrick and Pastor Heather Rogers. He was buried in a private ceremony at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Mathias.

Contributions may be made in Lacy’s honor to the East Hardy High Scholarship Fund or to other charities.

All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Baker, WV.

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Nellie Magdalene Haggerty Sions, age 89 of Hare Lane, Purgitsville, W.Va. passed away Wednesday evening, March 22, 2017 at her residence with her family at her side. Born on December 1, 1927 in Purgitsville, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late George Edward Haggerty and Eliza Rebecca (Shoemaker) Haggerty. Her husband of 56 years whom she married on April 12, 1943, Edgar Franklin Sions preceded her in death in February 2000. A grandson, Andy “Dude” Sions, II, two great-grandsons, Kyle Helmick & Damien Phares, a great-granddaughter, Autumn Wilt, a brother, Stanley Haggerty and sisters, Mary Alice Haggerty & Laura Haggerty Kesner also preceded her in death. She was the last member of her immediate family.

Nellie enjoyed reading, her large family, gardening and was an accomplished seamstress as she made her daughters’ clothes without the use of patterns when they were growing up.

Surviving are three sons, Leroy & Henrietta Sions, Randy & Brandy Sions and Andy & Kellie Sions all of Purgitsville, W.Va.; six daughters, Elaine & Michael Stickley, Norma & Keith Markwood, Linda & Ronnie Markwood, Anita & Robert Eye and Annette & Larry Ours all of Purgitsville, W.Va. and Esther & Neil Messenger of Clarksburg, W.Va.; 32 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services were conducted Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street with Pastors Judy Vetter & Andy Sions officiating.

Memorials may be directed to the Mt. View Church, c/o Norma Markwood, 1112 J.C. Markwood Rd, Purgitsville, WV 26852. Condolences, shared memories and photos may be left on Nellie’s Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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Mabel (Willingham) Keplinger, age 99, of Moorefield, W.Va. passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg, W.Va.

She was born October 17, 1917 in Housville, Va. and was a daughter of the late James Willingham and Mary (Dare) Willingham.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman C. Keplinger in 1966; three brothers, Kenneth Willingham, Roland Willingham and Linwood Willingham; one sister, Nellie Larrick; three half-brothers, John Willingham, Jack Willingham and Lawrence Williams.

Mrs. Keplinger was a homemaker and previously employed by American Woodmark for 13 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple in Rig, W.Va.

Mabel is survived by her son, Harlan Keplinger and his wife, Elizabeth of Stephens City, Va.; her daughter, Carol Ann Kuykendall and her husband, Jack of Moorefield, W.Va.; nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; special friends, Pastor and Diane Snyder, Ruby and Bill Phillips and Mike and Kathy Snyder.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home with Pastors Charles C. Snyder and Steven P. Snyder officiating.

Interment followed in the Maysville Cemetery, Maysville, W.Va.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Temple Mission Fund, P.O. Box 783, Moorefield, W.Va. 26836.

Online condolences to the family www.schaefferfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg.

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Wanda Mae Poland, 70, of Wardensville, W.Va., formerly of Keyser, WV, died Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.

Born on September 7, 1946 at Keyser, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Ezra P. and Clarice Louise (Rotruck) George. She also was preceded in death by her fiancee, Elburn S. (Bo) Kesner, Sr.; her son, Frederick M. Fink and two brothers, David P. George and Delmus (Roscoe) George.

Mrs. Poland was a loving homemaker, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Keyser. She enjoyed baking and watching the birds at the bird feeders her son-in-law, J.D. erected for her. She loved watching all the animals on the farm and was an avid hunter, especially when it came to deer hunting.

Surviving are her daughter, Diane D. Pierce and husband J.D. of Wardensville; two brothers, Alonzo George and wife Robin of Headsville, W.Va. and Darrell George of Keyser; three sisters, Darlene Walker and husband Dan of Burlington, W.Va., Regana Fazenbaker of Keyser and Loretta Dewitt and husband Randy of Oakland, Md.; four grandchildren, Kenneth Timbrook and wife Linsey, Justin Timbrook, Nichole Timbrook and Dalton Pierce and two great-grandchildren, Alicia Gosnell and Wyatt Timbrook. Also surviving is a special friend, Clarence Ganoe of Romney, W.Va.

Funeral services were conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Burlington Chapel, on Friday, March 24, 2017 with Pastor Samuel Biser officiating.

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

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Vera “V.” Verdyck Wilkins of Baughman Settlement, Baker, W.Va. passed away on March 31, 2017 at the Winchester Medical Center.

Born in Tampa, Fla. she was the daughter of the late Joseph Verdyck and Margaret (Wright) Verdyck.

She was an LPN and had worked at the E.A. Hawse Center, an avid bird watcher and loved gardening.

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

Surviving is her husband Lorry D. Wilkins of Baker, two sons Scrappy Sais of Palm Bay, Fla., Steve Sais of Port Charlotte, Fla., two daughters Sally Sais, Terry Sais both of Clearwater, Fla., nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at the McKee Funeral Home Chapel of Baker, W.Va. with Pastor Todd Crowder officiating. Interment will be private.

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

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Sandra “Sandy” Sue Conley, 54, of Harrisonburg, Va., passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at her home.

She was born on October 12, 1962, in Harrisonburg, and was the daughter of Mary Catherine Kuykendall Sions and the late, Harold Arthur Sions.

Sandy worked for Graham Packaging for 28 years. She was known for always having a smile on her face and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by, her longtime companion, Thomas “Tommy” Fink Sr.; son, Jeffrey “J.C.” Conley; two daughters, Amy Sager and husband, Luke and Melinda Mullenax and husband, Chris; five brothers, Norman Sions, Roger Sions and wife, Lynn, Kenneth Sions and wife, Debbie, Lawrence Sions and wife, Karen, and Robert Sions; two sisters, Gloria Shockey and husband, Wayne, and Nancy Shockey; two grandchildren, Courtney Sager and Logan Mullenax and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 3, 2017, at Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisonburg, with Pastor Dan Horning officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home, 3173 Spotswood Trail in Harrisonburg.

Condolences may be shared at www.kygers.com.

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Mary Virginia Barb, age 86 of Moorefield, W.Va., passed away Wednesday morning, March 29, 2017 at the E.A. Hawse Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Baker, W.Va. Born on November 27, 1930 in Petersburg, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Lester Vernon Kimble and Lillie Bell Hedrick Kimble. Her husband of 61 years, Allen Jackson Barb preceded her in death in October 2014. A brother Lloyd Kimble, a sister Pauline Roberson, and a son-in-law Jeff McInerney also preceded her in death.

Mary was always at her husband’s side, whether it was building fence,
feeding the cows, making maple syrup or apple butter; they were
self-sufficient. Her steadfastness and work ethic, she was one that would never complain. She was blessed with her family as she cherished their time together. She was someone who always stayed busy or just worked jigsaw puzzles with her husband. Her competitiveness would often be noticeable as the family would say, “do not play Uno with her, she plays to win.” She was a member of the Moorefield Church of the Brethren and a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter #102.

Surviving are two daughters, Brenda & Terry Hulver of Baker, W.Va. and Ella M. McInerney of Moorefield, W.Va.; a granddaughter, Michelle & William Allison of Brentsville, Va.; a grandson, Richard A. & Caitlin Hulver of Alexandria, Va.; great-granddaughters, Jordan & Kathryn Allison at home, step-grandson, Matthew and Madlyn Hulver of Christiansburg, Va. and step-granddaughter Melissa and Gary Chmielewski of Chicago, Ill.

Funeral Services were conducted Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the
Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington Street with Pastors Russell & Lucy Webster officiating. Interment was at the South Branch Memorial Gardens, Petersburg, W.Va.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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Bertha Shook Strawderman, 87, of Mathias, W.Va. died April 3, 2017 at E.A. Hawse Nursing Home in Baker, W.Va.

She was born June 22, 1929 in Mathias, W.Va., and was a daughter of the late Albert and Victoria Combs Shook.

Bertha was a homemaker. She was a member of Mathias Church of the Brethren, the Women’s Fellowship of the church, and VFW Auxillary #7780 in Mathias.

On March 2, 1951 she married Grant Dayton Strawderman, who preceded her in death August 24, 2003.

Surviving is one daughter, Barbara Foltz and husband Alvin of Mathias; two grandsons, Adam Foltz and fiancé Erica of Mathias, Alex Foltz and wife Jenny of Mathias; one sister, Minnie May of Mathias.

Five sisters, Marie Southerly, Edna Strawderman, Gladys Cullers, Geneva Mongold, Lena Jenkins; and two brothers, Melvin and Paul Shook, preceded her in death.

Pastors Bob Curns and Nick Yurcaba conducted a funeral service Thursday, April 6 at Mathias Church of the Brethren. Burial was at Strawderman Family Cemetery on Lost River Park Road.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mathias Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 153, Mathias, WV 26812.

Arrangements are by Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

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

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Norma Jean Funk, age 69 of Joy Lane, Petersburg, W.Va., passed away April 5, 2017 at her residence. Born on September 23, 1947 in Hardy Co., W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Margaret Atilee Dean Funk See and Alister Rumsey See and Otis Sylvester Funk. A daughter, Rebecca Crawford and two grandchildren, Renee Roberts and Dennis Stewart, III preceded her in death.

Norma Jean was known as a “ball of fire” to those who worked with her but her family remembers her “beading‚” playing video games on the computer, her weekend travel excursions and her love of “all day” shopping. She enjoyed going to her church, Petersburg First Baptist, and would fuss at her family if they did not attend with her.

Surviving is a son, Timothy Adam Funk, of Madison Co., Ala., two daughters, Melinda Stewart of Petersburg, WV and Peggy Lynn Long of Scottsboro, Ala.; three brothers, Roger Dean of Old Fields, W.Va., Larry O. Funk and Robert “Jack” Funk of Purgitsville, W.Va.; a sister, Donna C. Pittington of Moorefield, WV; eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services were conducted Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington St. with Pastor Rick Bergdoll officiating. Interment was held at Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville, W.Va.

Memorials may be directed to the family c/o 9684 Lunice Creek Hwy, Maysville, WV 26833. Condolences, shared memories and photos may be left on Norma Jean’s Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com .

Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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Thomas Edward Tom Parker, 68, of Wardensville, W.Va. died on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center.

Tom was born on March 2, 1949 in Albemarle County, Va., a son of the late Alvarado and Madge Virginia Broughman Parker. He delivered the Washington Post, USA Today for Harold Orndorff and worked for Valley Redi Mix in Winchester, Va. He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Winchester, Va., attended the Crest Hill Community Church in Wardensville, W.Va.

Tom married Anna M. Vance Parker on December 19, 1970 in Winchester, Va.

Surviving with his wife of 46 years are three daughters: Shirley M. Swecker and DeAnn Y. Parker both of Wardensville, W.Va.; Angel V. Parker (Craig) of Stephens City, Va.; a brother: James W. Parker of Paris, Va.; and three grandchildren: Abbie N. Schellhammer, Vance R. Schellhammer and Jake S. Schellhammer.

A Celebration of Life was held in the Crest Hill Community Church in Wardensville, W.Va. on Sunday, April 9, 2017. Officiating was Pastors Milford & Carolyn Lyndaker, Jeff Barbour and Vernon Bray. Internment was private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601 or Wardensville Vol. Rescue Squad, PO Box 2, Wardensville, WV 26851. Arrangements are by the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home in Wardensville, WV.

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Phyllis Madalene Crites, age 95, of Rig, WV, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg, WV, where she had been a resident for several years. Born on August 6, 1921 in Kessel, WV, she was the daughter of the late Job Snyder and Daisy Kessel Snyder.

Mrs. Crites was a member of Rig Assembly of God Church. She had been a line worker at Rockingham Poultry for over 21 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie P. Crites, two sisters, and one brother. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy E. Evans of Rig, WV; three grandchildren, Lowell Evans, Madalene Vance, and Colleen Hedrick; six great grandchildren; and five great great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Elmore Funeral Home in Moorefield, WV, with Pastor Brad Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Critestown Cemetery, Rig, WV.

Arrangements are under the direction of Elmore Funeral Home.

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Audrey Glee Wilkins Fitzwater, 94, of Mathias, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2017, at her home. She was born May 23, 1922, in Mathias, W.Va., and was the daughter of John R. Wilkins and Hannah See Wilkins.

Audrey was a life-long member of the Mathias Church of the Brethren where she was active in the Women’s Fellowship, most notably for the thousands of comforters she helped make. She was also active in the VFW Auxiliary No. 7780 in Mathias and the Mathias Community Center. She is well known for her grape pies, pot pie, and homemade rolls. She attended school through 8th grade at Buckhorn School and later proudly earned her GED.

On Jan. 22, 1950, she married Melvin Alston Fitzwater, who preceded her in death on April 1, 1996.

Surviving are one daughter, Vera Shockey and husband, James, of Old Fields, W.Va.; one son, Albert Fitzwater, Mathias; two granddaughters, Jessica Toney and husband, Kenneth, Old Fields and Hannah Shockey, Inwood, W.Va.; two grandsons, JR Shockey and wife Colleen, Moorefield, W.Va., and Jarod Shockey, Old Fields; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Delbert Wilkins, Mathias; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence Wilkins and Paul Wilkins, and one sister, Deloris Link.

Pastor Bob Curns conducted a celebration of life service 11:00 AM Saturday at the Mathias Church of the Brethren. Burial was at the Mathias Cemetery on Hill Circle.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mathias Church of the Brethren, PO Box 153, Mathias, W.Va. 26812; Grant Memorial Hospice, 100 Hospital Drive, Suite 2, Petersburg, WV 26847; or Hardy County Committee on Aging, PO Box 632, Moorefield, WV 26836.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway, VA.

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Clyde McNeill See, Jr., “Stogie,” age 75 of Old Fields, W.Va., passed away Thursday evening, April 6th 2017 at his residence with his family at his side. He was born on October 20, 1941 in South Fork in Hardy Co., W.Va. a son of the late Clyde McNeill See, Sr. and Minnie Alice (Crites) See. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Arbutus Snow Zirk of Moorefield, WV, and his favorite sidekick pup “Ziggy”.

At 16 Clyde dropped out of Moorefield High School to join the U.S. Army. While stationed in Hawaii he completed the Army Ranger School on a dare by his executive officer. He often shared the story of two men from his unit who learned of his real age and saw his potential. They encouraged Clyde to not only receive and complete his GED while on active duty but required him to present a weekly book report. Although his search to find the two men from his unit was unsuccessful, he was always thankful for their encouragement which helped to launch a very successful and fulfilling life. Upon leaving the military as a corporal E-4, Clyde spent a year in Santa Barbara, California.

Clyde utilized the G.I. Bill and attended his first year of college at Concord College (or U.C.L.A. as he would refer – The University of Concord Located in Athens). After he completed his Freshman year, he transferred to West Virginia University and obtained his undergraduate degree in English in 1967. Clyde would go onto graduate from the West Virginia School of Law in 1970.

In 1970, Clyde returned to Moorefield to open his law office and was an attorney in Hardy County for 47 years. Clyde began his role in public office as a member of the WV House of Delegates in 1974. During his Freshman year, he became the youngest Chairman of the Judiciary Committee at that time. In 1978, Clyde achieved the position of Speaker of the House of Delegates and at that time was also the youngest Speaker to be appointed. Clyde remained the Speaker until 1984 when he ran for Governor of West Virginia where he won the Primary nomination on the Democratic ticket. In 1988, See had placed his hat in the ring once again; however lost the Primary election.

His amazing storytelling abilities, endless jokes, his belly-rolling laugh, his warm compassionate nature, his love of the Democratic party, his love of bluegrass music, his sense of humor, his love of the outdoors and preservation of hunting and fishing, his true compassion for people, and his great love for Hardy County and the great state of West Virginia will be greatly missed but his memories will live on while he’s with our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Surviving are his four children with Judith Robinson See Gilmore of Parsons, West Virginia: Jennifer of Erie, Pennsylvania; Joshua and wife Morgan, along with Lucas and wife Jennifer both of Moorefield, West Virginia, and Amy and husband Alan Fiddler of Roanoke, Virginia. The proud “Poppy” to seven beautiful grandchildren: Jordan, Olivia, Shelby, Marin, Darah, Margo, and Jackson. He is also survived by his loving significant other, Marion Marshall of Moorefield. He is also survived by a brother, Jack and wife Juanita of Durgon Hollow, W.Va, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held beginning at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Moorefield High School Auditorium, 401 N Main Street, Moorefield, WV with Pastor Harold Tongen celebrant and the Honorable Richard Neely eulogist.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Clyde’s honor may be made to the Moorefield Volunteer Fire Co-46 (where he spent many active years volunteering), 114 Kuykendall Lane, Moorefield, WV 26836, Brighton Park (he was instrumental in developing and opening), 644 Fisher Road, Moorefield, WV 26836 or PHAR, Potomac Highlands Animal Rescue, 940 Corners Road, Cabins, WV 26855.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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Ray Harrison Baldwin, age 96 of Moorefield, W.Va., passed away Sunday night, April 16, 2017 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, W.Va., with his loving wife of 69 years, Virginia L. (Wratchford) Baldwin by his side. Born October 31, 1920 in Hardy County, W.Va., he was the son of the late William Harrison Baldwin and Rebecca Jane (Ratliff) Baldwin. One infant son, a granddaughter, seven brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, having served his country he received the Bronze Star Medal; Combat Infantryman’s Badge; Purple Heart; Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two (2) bronze stars; Combat Infantryman Badge; Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII; Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar. He was a Member of the John M. Golliday Post #64 American Legion and a Life-time member of the Denney-Moyers-Pratt Post#9606V.F.W. He and his wife operated Baldwin’s Grocery for 25 years, and he was a previous employee of Raygold. He was avid gardener, loving husband and father.

Surviving are six children, Charlotte & Les Walker of Cape Charles, Va., Lyle & Kay Baldwin of Moorefield, W.Va., Esther & John Thomas of Petersburg, W.Va., Nancy Thorne of Moorefield, W.Va., Kevin & Barbara Baldwin of Broadway, Va., and William Baldwin of Moorefield, W.Va.; ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were Thursday, April 20, 2017 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington St., with the Rev. Harold Cullers officiating. Interment followed with Military Graveside Rites accorded by the U.S. Army & the American Legion Honor Guard at the Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield, W.Va. Donations may be made to Grant Memorial Extended Care or Hospice Promise Foundation, c/o Grant Memorial Hospice, 100 Hospital Drive, Suite #2, Petersburg, WV 26847 or charity of choice. Condolences, shared memories and photos may be left on Ray’s Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.

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