JUNE McLAUGHLIN, 88, of Englewood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte. She was born on June 22, 1922 in Swandale, West Virginia to the late Homer and Lettie J. (Stacher) Miller.   She lived in Clay for a while before moving to Ohio.  She graduated from Clay High School.  June and her late husband, James “Estle”, who died in 1996, retired to Florida in 1976 from Stow, Ohio. They loved Englewood and enjoyed the beach and walking to Stump Pass. She was a member of the Englewood United Methodist Church for over 35 years and a member of the United Methodist Women.

   She is survived by one son: Ronald McLaughlin; two daughters: Ann Yee and Norma Cuneo. Her son James died in 2008. Also surviving are six brothers, four sisters, 10 grand children and 19 great grandchildren. She was very proud of her large family.

   Visitation was held on Friday, August 13, 2010 from 10 Am until service time at 11 Am at the Englewood Community Funeral Home, 3070 So. McCall Road. Interment followed at Gulf Pines Memorial Park Cemetery.

   Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or Tidewell Hospice, Inc. 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 in memory of June McLaughlin.     You may share a memory or express condolences to the McLaughlin family at www.englewoodfh.com

   Phillip Tottum Brown, 95, of Canton, OH, formerly of Lizemores, entered into rest August 22, 2010 at Oakhill Manor Care Center in Louisville, OH.

Born on July 5, 1915, in Lizemores, WV, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Clyda Stone Brown.

   He was a heavy equipment mechanic.

   Survivors include his half sister, Jenny Facemire of Charleston; sons, Donald R. Brown of Canton, OH, Arthur “Bud” (Kack) Brown of Lizemores and Phillip of Clay; daughters, Nancy Joanne Elliott of Louisville, OH, Lucy Yvonne Spencer of Burnsville, Schawana of Charleston and Phyllis of Elkview; 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several great-great-granchildren.

   Funeral service was held at 11 am Saturday, August 28, 2010, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Minister Albert “Boo“ Mullins officiating. Burial followed in the Stone-Coleman Cemetery, Lizemores.

   Friends called from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home.

   On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

   Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Brown family.

   John Akers, 54,of Indore, entered into rest Monday August 23, 2010 at the Hubbard Hospice House.

   Born December 7, 1955, in Columbus, Oh. He was the loving son of William and Karen Collins of Bickmore. John is preceded in death by his daughter Tonia Marie Akers.

   He is survived by his fiance, Erin Goodell of Indore, sons, Trevor John Akers, Dustin Richard Potter, sisters and brothers-in-law Nicole and Keith Fitzwater, Doretta and Cody Campbell, Bobbie and Fred Baldwin, Brenda Christie, Loren and Katari Dubois, brothers and sisters-in-law William Lee Collins, Richard and Kristi Nicholas, William Nicholas, mother -in-law and fathers-in-law Georgia and Dennis Clark and Robert Goodell, nieces and nephews, Brittany Fitzwater, James Tyler Fitzwater, Autum Nicholas, Austin Nicholas, Dakota Dubois, several family and friends. Special thanks to Clay Ambulance Service, Hubbard Hospice House and Staff, CAMC Memorial and Staff, David Lee Cancer Center and Staff and Big Otter Clinic and Staff.

   Funeral service was held 11:00 am Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Sycamore Community Baptist Church. With Minister Tom Price officiating. Burial will be in Neal Cemetery.

   Friends called one hour prior to the service.

   On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com

   Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is honored to be serving the Akers family.

   Carl A. “Curley” Ramsey, age 82, of Gasport, entered into rest at his new home in Lockport on Monday, August 2, 2010. Born February 14, 1928 in Fola, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Bennett J. and Jeanetta (Fitzwater) Ramsey.

   Carl married Marilyn Roberts October 13, 1956 at their home in Gasport. He was one of Jehovah's Witnesses of the Middleport Congregation. He was a member of the American Federated Musicians Union of Lockport. He played the fiddle professionally for the Stanley Brother’s Blue Grass Band. He also played with his late father-in-law, Cy Roberts, and the Troubadours and the Rhythmaires winning many awards for his unique way of playing. He had lived in Gasport most of his life.

   He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Roberts) Ramsey of Lockport, his son, Terry Ramsey of Lockport and daughters, Brenda (Jeffrey) Baehr of Lockport and Diana (Eddie) Roper of Harlen, KY. Dear grandfather of: Shawn Ramsey, Jamie Baehr, Brandon Baehr, Anthony Ramsey, Ashley Kinder, Ashley Brose and Eddie Roper III. Brother of Evelyn (Darrell) Moore of Belva, WV and the late: Ruby Morris, Wavie Deboard, Mabel Sargent, and Harold, Paul and Kermit Ramsey. Seven great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many friends also survive him.

   Family and friends were invited to attend visitation at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport on Thursday from 7-9 pm. Funeral services was held on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 11:00 am from the funeral home with Leonard Rosselli officiating. Interment will be in Bates Road Cemetery, Medina, NY.

   In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to: Jehovah's Witnesses, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2483.

   Clarissa I. Taylor, 87, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at her residence.

   Born on March 1, 1923, in Big Otter, WV, she was the daughter of the late David and Sadie (Sears) Ray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son “Little Jimmy”; sisters, Virgie Marie Ray and Delma Taylor; and brothers, Robert and Dolan Ray.

   She was a charter member of Ravenna Free Will Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Rev. Carl J. “Jack“ Taylor of Canton; son, Ron (Jeannie) Taylor of Salem, Oregon; sisters, Uneeda C. Ball of Louisville, OH, Della (Jack) Gregory of Conway, SC and Margaret (Bill) Schumaker of Florence, SC; brother, O.C. (Cynara) Ray of Cheraw, SC; several nieces and nephews, including special nephew Ron J. Bower of Columbus, OH and a very special friend, Patty Burnham of Canton.

   Funeral service was held at 2 pm Monday, August 30, 2010, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Rev. Carl Keller officiating. Burial followed in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor.

   Friends called two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

   Condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfunerahome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ravenna Free Will Baptist Church, 1000 Park Avenue, Ravenna, OH.

   Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Taylor family.

   George Bogus Pettit, 86, of the Grovemont community in Swannanoa, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 20, 2010 at the Charles George Veterans Medical Center.

   A native of Obrian, WV, he was the son of the late Shirley and Ona Duffield Pettit, and the husband of the late Pauline Ritchie Pettit who was the love of his life.  After he graduated from high school he received a liberal arts education at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa and then he received some nursing training.  He then worked at the Charles George VA Medical Center until his retirement.  He loved gardening, gun and coin collecting, and his grandchildren.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a New York Yankees baseball fan.  He was pre-deceased by his daughter, Barbara Jeanette Anderson and his son Grady Koon, Sr.

   He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Reba Koon of Mooresville; sisters Clara Stonestreet and Ruth Pugh both of WV; brothers, Bill and Elkin Pettit of WV; grandchildren, Paula Koon Atkins, Grady Koon, Jr., and Christopher L. Jarrett, Sr.; great-grandchildren, Leigha Atkins and Christopher L. Jarrett, Jr. 

   A service of committal was held at 10:00 AM, Monday in the Chapel of the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain. 

The family received friends from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM, Sunday in the chapel of Brigman’s Funeral Service in Black Mountain.

   In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, 3535 Pelham Rd Ste 101, Greenville, SC 29615.

For those who wish to leave words of comfort to the family online may do so under Mr. Pettit’s obituary at www.brigmans.com.

   Garret Dayton Wilmoth, 76, of Proctorville, Ohio passed away Friday, August 27, 2010, in St. Mary’s Medical Center.

   Garret was born January 9, 1934 in Valley Fork, W.V., son of the late Ray and Dorotha Janet Hanshaw Wilmoth.  In addition to his parents, Garret was also preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth E. Wilmoth. Garret was retired from Owens Illinois and was an active member of the Highlawn Church of Christ.

   He is survived by his wife, Bernice King Palmer Wilmoth; three daughters, Bebby Davidson of Huntinton W.V., Lisa (David) Hosey of Lawrenceville, GA and Susan (Tim) Hager of Proctorville, Ohio; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Davidson, David L. Hosey III and Eithan Dayton Hosey; two brothers Ray J. (Gloria) Wilmoth of Barboursville W.v., and Bennie Joe (Wanda) Wilmoth of Ivydale W.V.,; sister, Irene (Jack) Lemley of Proctorville, Ohio: several nieces and nephews and friends.

   Graveside service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2010, at Miller Memorial Gardens by Minister Dearl Hutchison. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2010 at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio.

   Memorial contributions may be made to Highlawn Church of Christ, 27th Street and Latulle Avenue, Huntington, W.V. 25702

   Condolences may be express to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall

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 Mary Ann Ross, On the morning of Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, with her family by her side, Mary Ann Ross, 74, of Pinch passed peacefully away from our lives.

   Mary Ann was originally from Charleston and loved being a town girl. Her later years were spent in Pinch, but she considered herself a Charleston resident all her life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend to all who knew her, but they also knew she was no-nonsense and spoke her mind. Over the years, she was known by many names, Juicy Ann, Smasher and Lucy Belle, just to name a few, but her favorite name was Mom. Mary Ann raised 10 children with the help of her life mate and husband of 55 years, Dana Ross. Despite the fact that all the children grew up, she never stopped mothering, cooking and giving advice. She was at her best whenever a crisis came, ready to give orders, make plans and organize the family as she saw fit. Mom would want it said that those who knew her knew that she was honest and to the point, sometimes painfully so. She did not shirk from her responsibility of instilling morals and doling punishment as necessary in order that her children did what was right.

   She was raised in the Methodist Church and took part in various civic organizations when she could spare the time. She loved to cook and crochet, gamble and grumble. We will all miss these things and so much more.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Dana Ross of Pinch; children, Mary Ellen (Mickey) Costen of Smith Mountain Lake, Va., Helen Drennen (Don Bird) of Pinch; D.J. (Debbie) of Pinch, Gary (Kathy) of Pinch, Larry (Janet) of Dublin, Va., Mark (Tammy) of Duck, Marshall (Vicki) of Pinch, Greg (Juanita) of Pinch and Elizabeth Ann (Richard) Given of Big Chimney; sisters, Betty Vanatter of Ripley and Nancy (Larry) Phillips of Charleston; and brother, Sammy Gary Mullins of Cicerone. She was grandmother to 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

   The family gives a special thank you to Jerri Lynn Maynard for caregiving, friendship and companionship over the last year. Mom loved Jerri as one of her own and looked forward to her daily visits and assistance.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Mary Mullins; daughter, Susan Schoolcraft; son-in-law, Steve Schoolcraft; grandchildren, Joseph, Melanie and Jennifer Schoolcraft; sister, Nancy Sue Rucker; and great-grandfather, James Seth “Poppy” Savage.

   There will be a memorial service intended to celebrate her life at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at the family home, 189 Quick Road, Elkview. Anyone who knew her and has a story to tell should bring a chair and a smile and help us in remembering the unique, irreverent, larger-than-life woman we will carry in our hearts forever.

   Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview, is in charge of arrangements.

    Johnny Mack Brown, 59, of Mount Olive Correctional Complex, died August 1, 2010. There will be no services, the body has been cremated. Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge is in charge of the arrangements. 

    Delmer Russell Paxton, Sr., 69, of Wallback, entered into rest August 13, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

   Born on April 6, 1941, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Jack Paxton and Martha Drake. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Naomi Joan Phillips.

   He was a retired truck driver and a member of the House of Prayer.

   Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Paxton of Wallback; son, Delmer Paxton, Jr. of Indiana; daughters, Carol Paxton of Virginia and Betty Owen of Indiana; step-daughter, Kathy Naylor of Charleston; granddaughter, Melissa Beauchamp of Maine; step-grandsons, Nik Owen of Louisville, KY and BJ Naylor of Charleston; brothers, Denver Paxton of Twistabout and Earl Paxton of Delaware and sister, Ellen McKinney of Indore.

   Funeral service will be 2 pm Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, with Minister Jim Paxton officiating. Burial will follow in the Paxton Cemetery, Hansford Fork.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Paxton family.

   Grandison Templin Licklider, 93, of Charlton Heights, WV, passed away quietly at home on August 12, 2010, surrounded by loving members of his family. His death was the result of complications of Alzheimer’s.

   Grandison “ George” was born in Shepherdstown, WV, on February 13, 1917. He was the only son of Julia (Maddox) and Edmond Lee Licklider.

   He graduated from Morgantown High School and then entered West Virginia University where he earned a master’s degree in Chemistry. During his studies he had the distinction of being inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Fraternity.

Grandison graduated from West Virginia University in 1940 and then began his 40 year career as a chemist with Union Carbide Corporation at Alloy, WV. His career was interrupted for three years in which he honorably served his country during World War II.

   During his military service in the Army Air Corp, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant while serving as a Meteorologist Officer in the 21st Weather Squadron. His meteorological training was obtained at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

   During his military service, he traveled throughout Europe and provided vital weather information for the planning of military campaigns.

   Upon his return from military duty, Grandison met his wife of 62 years, Evelyn Faye Hiser. She was his best friend and during the last stages of illness was not only his constant companion but also his loving caregiver. The couple settled in Charlton Heights where they had four daughters - Marilyn Faye Hitt (Dr. John -deceased), Suann Carelli (Harry), Betsy Ellen Grzyb, and Virginia Templin Vance. Grandison is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Teresa Chapman, Eric Hitt and Todd Hitt, Benjamin, Charles Templin and Cameron Bradley Keenan, Steve Grzyb, and Justin Templin Licklider.

He is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren.

   During his life, Grandison was an avid reader, and enjoyed golf, tennis and working in his garden.

Funeral service will be 1 pm Monday, August 16, 2010, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Rev. James Dempsey officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor.

A private family viewing will take place at 11 am. Friends may call from 12 noon till 1 pm.

On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

   A memorial service for Ernest Lee Wyatt, 72, of Lugoff was held Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home Lugoff Elgin Chapel. Pastor John Mims will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service in the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Mr. Wyatt’s honor to the American Diabetes Association of SC, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, SC 29204.

   Mr. Wyatt died August 9, 2010. Born in West Virginia, he was US Army Veteran who retired after twenty two years of service, and then worked as a diesel mechanic.

   Mr. Wyatt is survived by his wife, Susie Jenkins Wyatt; children, Lisa Karr, and husband Bob of Raleigh, NC, and Donna Wyatt of Lugoff; two sisters, Jessie Rush, and husband Jerry of Williamsburg, VA, and Marlene Kern of Massilon, Ohio; sister-in-law Mary Thompson of Manassas, VA and niece Andrea Thompson and nephew Aaron Thompson.

   Alan Scott McNeiland, 47, of North Charleston, SC, passed away on August 13, 2010.  He was preceded in death by far too many we lost too soon, including his mother, Carolene Samples.          

   Those he leaves behind to mourn his loss include his parents, Jerry (Barbara) McNeiland, Garland (Linda) Samples;  brothers, Donny (Leigh) McNeiland, Ty (Molisha) Samples, Sparky Samples;  sisters Rose (Allen) Cantrell, Amy (Scott) Armacost,  Emily McNeiland and his fiancée, Katherine “Kat” Rowe.  In addition, he leaves his nieces and nephews, Joshua, Adam, Savannah, Melody, Montana and Wyatt. 

   Alan was a 1981 graduate of Clay County High School, an Army veteran and friend to who all who met him.  A covered dish celebration of his life will be held Friday, August 20, at 1:00 p.m. at the home of Garland Samples in Bickmore, WV – please bring a dish and share a memory.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Alan S. McNeiland Memorial Fund, c/o Reisterstown United Methodist Church, 246 Main Street, Reisterstown, MD 21136. 

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   Roger Lee McClain, 65, of Newton died Thursday, August 5, 2010, at his home.
   He was born May 1, 1945, in Charleston and was a son of the late Vernon Randolph and Dorma Maxine Morris McClain.
   Roger was a retired heavy equipment operator
   Survivors include his wife, Barbara Kay Conley McClain; sons and a daughter-in-law, Gary Steven and Lauren Conley of Gastonia, N.C., and Jamie Lee McClain of Norfolk, Va.; one grandson, Colin Dean Conley; and one brother, Robert Leo McClain of Newton.
   A memorial service was conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 8, at the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with the Rev. Homer Hensley officiating
   Friends called from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
   Burial will be private and at a later date in the Harold Cemetery, Uler.

   Chubetta Louise Pritt, 46, of Alta, entered into rest July 29, 2010, at home.
   Born on December 5, 1963, in Charlton Heights, she was the daughter of the late Robert Shannon Foster, Sr. and Charlotte May Pritt Foster.
   She was a nurse’s aide/CNA for Golden Living Center and a Baptist by faith.
   Survivors include her husband, Charles “Chuck” Pritt of Alta; son, Charles Gilbert “ Gib“ Pritt of Alta; brothers, Robert S. (Condeda) Foster of Belva and Tim (Mary) Foster of Kanawha Falls and several special nieces, nephew, great-nieces and great-nephews.
   Funeral service was held at 10 am Friday, August 6, 2010, at Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, with Minister Jadie Morris officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery, Bickmore.
   Friends called from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
   Pennington Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Pritt family.

   Carl Reed, 65, of Clay, entered into rest Wednesday, August 4, 2010.
   A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is in charge of arrangements.

   Virginia Sharon Duffield Kirby, 74, of Hurst, Texas, formerly of Clay, entered into rest May 5, 2010.
   Born August 7, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Arthella (Boggs) Duffield. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Tom Kirby, brothers, Richard Allen Duffield, Harry G. Duffield Jr., Kenneth C. Duffield and sister, Sonja A. Duffield Taylor.
   She is survived by her children Jack W. Jetton, Brett G. Jetton, Kent E Jetton, Bart E. Jetton, 7 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sister, Gretchel D. Duffield Bartlett, and numerous nieces and nephews.
   Graveside service was held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Duffield Cemetery, Duck.
   On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
   Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay, is honored to be serving the Kirby Family.

   Jackey Ray "Jack" O'Dell, 61, of Deepwater died July 30, 2010 at Montgomery General Hospital.
   Born on June 4, 1949 in Bentree, he was the son of the late Clayton Lee and Ruby Alma Morris O'Dell.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Clayton Don, Robert E. and John G. O'Dell and his sister, Judith Jenson.
   Graveside services was held at 1 pm Friday, August 6, 2010 at Montgomery Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, London, with Minister Charles Blankenship officiating.  Burial followed immediately after the services.

   Darrell Holcomb passed away in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Saturday, July 31, 2010.  He was born August 1, 1939 in Clay County, WV to Ernest Joe and Alma Holcomb.
   Darrell attended Clay County High School.
   Memorial services are planned for August 16, 2010 at 2:00 pm to allow family from a distance to attend.  The service will be at the Community Christian Fellowship Church, 525 South Lincoln at the corner of Main & S. Lincoln, Siloam Springs, Arkansas with Pastor Jay Foley officiating.

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