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  • Bradley R. Adams
    Bradley R. Adams, age 73, of New Corcord, Ohio, departed this life Friday, May 17, at the O.S.U. Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. 
    He was born Jan. 12, 1940 in Troy: a son of the late Denzel and Josephine Reed Adams. He retired as a truck driver for Detroit Diesel, Byesville, Ohio.
    He is survived by his wife, Anita L. Patterson Adams, whom he married July 11, 1959; daughter, Shanda (Perry) Burt of Cambridge, Ohio; son, John Adams (Cindy Boylan) of Canton, Ohio; sister Jackie (Ed) Broome of Glenville; brothers Edward "Bud" (Connie) Adams of Weston; Gary "Sam" (Jeanette) Adams of Cedarville; James "Jim" (Karen) Adams of New Concord, Ohio; sister-in-law, Sharon Adams Hall of Weston; brother-in-law, Bill (Ryta) Patterson of Heath, Ohio; grandson, Raymond Burt, of Cambridge, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
    A brother, Roger "Skeet" Adams is deceased. 
    Visitation will be Wednesday, May 22 at the Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., Glenville from 11 a.m. until time of services at 12 noon with Pastor Bryan Groves officiating. 
    Burial will follow in the Troy I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
    Ellyson Mortuary, Inc. is assisting the family of Bradley R. Adams with arrangements.
  • Cecil Emerson Boram
    Cecil Emerson Boram, age 86, of 149 John Street of Weston passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital of Weston, following a brief illness.
    He was born in Weston on Oct. 14, 1926: son of the late Ralph Cecil Boram and Garnet (Penninger) Boram.
    On May 26, 1948, he married Naomi Lee (Steele) Boram, who preceded him in death on Feb. 13, 2011.
    Mr. Boram is survived by one daughter, Terry Given of Weston; one son, Daniel Boram and fiancé, Amy White of Beebe, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Chris Conrad and Byrnn Yvette Boram; and great-grandchild, Harper Grace Conrad.
    He is also survived by one sister, Betty Jean Steinbrook of Columbus, Ohio and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Naomi, Cecil was preceded in death by two sons, John David Boram and Ralph Stephen Boram; two sisters, Helen Nayler and Jane Pratt; and one brother, Robert Boram.
    Mr. Boram was a machinist for Danser Hardware and Supply Company of Weston for 33-years. He later went to work for the West Virginia Glass Specialty Company of Weston. Cecil was member of the First Baptist Church of Weston. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1976 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles both of Weston.
    Cecil was a member of the Weston Masonic Lodge 10 A.F. and A.M. where he was extremely active over the years. He was past master of the lodge for several years, a coach for hundreds of new candidates of the lodge and was active several years with the funeral rites at the cemetery for fellow masons.
    Cecil was also a veteran of the U.S. Army from April 20, 1945 until Dec. 24, 1946 with Company C 47th Engineer Construction Battalion. He received several medals including the Asiatic-Pacific Service ribbon and the WW II Victory medal and was in Okinawa during his deployment.
    Family and friends were received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home 730 N. Main Avenue Weston on Monday, May 20, 2013 from 11 a.m., until 1 p.m.
    Funeral services were held on Monday at 1 p.m., from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Kenneth Miller officiating. Interment followed services in the Peterson Cemetery of Weston. Weston Lodge 10 A.F. and A.M. will conduct Masonic graveside rites. Condolences and life stories in memory of Cecil may be expressed at www.hardman-palettifuneralhome.com.
    Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home of Weston is honored to serve the family of Brother Cecil Emerson Boram.
  • Craig Alan Cunningham
    Craig Alan Cunningham, age 45, of 4 Main Avenue of Weston, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Crestview Nursing Home of Jane Lew, following an extended illness.
    He was born in Buckhannon on July 14, 1967: son of the late Alan F. Cunningham and Sharon M. (Lanham) Cunningham of Weston.
    Craig is also survived by one sister, Shannon Cunningham of Weston; and brother-in-law, David Snead.
    Craig worked in construction in Charlotte, N.C. He was a graduate of Lewis County High School of Weston with the Class of 1985.
    Family and friends were received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home 730 N. Main Avenue Weston on Tuesday, May 21, from 4-7 p.m.
    Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 22, at 7 p.m., from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home chapel with Father John Valentine officiating. Condolences and life stories in memory of Craig may be expressed at www.hardmam-palettifuneralhome.com.
    In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Craig to Huntington's Disease Society of America 505 8th Street Suite 902 New York, NY 10018.
    Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home of Weston is honored to serve the family of Craig Alan Cunningham.
  • William R. "Bill" Dallas
    William R. "Bill" Dallas, age 74, of RR 2 Jane Lew, Kincheloe Community, passed away at 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2013 at his residence, following a sudden illness.
    He was born Aug. 27, 1938 in Pleasantville, N.J.: a son of the late Charles and Estelle Shaw Dallas.
    On Aug. 27, 1971 he married the former Edith Wendt, who survives.
    Also surviving are three daughters, Estella Dallas and Debra Swick, both of Jane Lew and Amanda Brantmayer of Bridgeton, N.J.; one son, William Dallas of Egg Harbor City, N.J.; seven grandchildren, John, Charlie, Jessie, Kayla, Timmy, Chase and Cassie.
    Also surviving is one half-sister.
    He was preceded in death by one brother, Allen Dallas.
    Bill worked as a Blacksmith for several years and later retired from the Lenox China Co. He was an avid deer hunter who loved to farm. He raised Herford cattle, rode horses and owned two Reserved World Champion Stallions. He also worked as an auto mechanic and loved to watch John Wayne movies. He enjoyed his favorite candy, Tootsie Rolls, having them with him at all times. He will be greatly missed by his beloved Border Collie, Valentine. Mr. Dallas was an honored veteran of the U.S. Army.
    Friends were received at the Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Tuesday, May 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.
    Funeral services were held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 22, from the Pat Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Coffindaffer officiating.
    At Bill's request, cremation will follow and private service will be held on the family farm.
    Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service is honored and privileged to serve the Dallas family. Online condolences may be made at www.patboylefuneralhome.com
  • Ray Earl Everts
    Ray Earl Everts, age 81, of 2927 Rocky Fork Road, Orlando passed away at 11:05 p.m., on Friday, May 17, 2013 in the Wheeling Medical Center, following a brief illness.
    He was born Nov. 23, 1931: a son of the late Percy and Nellie Moore Everts.
    On July 6, 1954 he married the former Lillian M. Evans who survives. They had celebrated 58-years of marriage together.
    Also surviving are three children, Cynthia Williams and husband, Gary of Orlando, Russell Everts of Weston and Patrick Everts of St. Clairsville, Ohio; three grandchildren, Amy Williams and Alex and Sean Everts; and one great-grandson, Joshua Holstein.
    He had several brothers and sister, most he hadn't seen since childhood, when they all became foster children.
    He was preceded in death by one son, Ray Everts Jr.
    Ray was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the U.S. Army. After finishing his tours of duty, he remained a strong supporter of veteran affairs. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved gardening, reading and word search puzzles. He will be sadly missed by his German Shepherd, Bandit. He was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church in Orlando.
    Ray's request for cremation has been honored and the family invites you to attend Ray's Celebration of Life Service at 1 p.m., on Saturday, June 1, at the Grace Fellowship Church in Orlando, where he will receive full military honors.
    In lieu of flowers, his family invites you to make a donation to the Ronald McDonald House of Morgantown, a children's charity dear to the family. Donations may be made at rmhcmgtn.org or sent to 841 Country Club Dr. Morgantown WV 26505.
    The Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service of 144 Hackers Creek Road, Jane Lew is honored and privileged to serve the Everts family. Online condolences may be made at www.patboylefuneralhome.com
  • Robert N. (Bob) Linger, 84
    Robert N. (Bob) Linger, 84, of Terrace Avenue Weston went to be with his Savior the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at his home with his loving wife Avis of 63 years by his side.
    Bob was born May 25th 1928 in Weston: son of the late Ralph Linger and Curga (Norris) Linger. He graduated from Weston High School with the "Class of 1946"and attended West Virginia University of Morgantown for two years. He served honorably as a private first class with the United States Army between 1950-1952 at Fort Benning, GA.during the Korean Conflict, before commencing his career as a design draftsman and marrying Avis Dare (Jackson) Linger on October 20th 1950. Bob served with distinction with Hope Natural Gas of Clarksburg and its successors Consolidated Natural Gas Supply Corporation and Consolidated Natural Gas for 42 years before retiring at 62. During his last several years with CNG, he held the position of Supervisor, Design Engineering Services. Many of the pipelines and compressor stations in operation today by Dominion Resources were implemented and designed by Bob and his Team.
    Bob was a life member of the Broad Run Baptist Church of Jane Lew where he served as Deacon, Sunday school superintendent and Board of Trustees. He was a member of the Gideon International and the Weston American Legion.
    Bob is survived by his wife Avis, brother: Donald R. Linger and wife Phyllis of North Conway, NH, children: Roberta Carol Linger of Morgantown and Daniel Bruce Linger and wife Kathy of Denver, CO and grandchildren: Nelda Linger of Houston, TX, Nick Linger and wife Delilah of Austin, TX, Sgt. Preston Ross Linger of US Army, Alex Weber of Morgantown and Matthew Weber and wife Becky of Bethel Park, PA.
    Family and friends will be received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home 730 N. Main Avenue Weston on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Bill Coffindaffer officiating. Interment will follow services in the Broad Run Church Cemetery of Jane Lew, WV. Online condolences and life stories in memory of Bob may be expressed at hardman-palettifuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be in Bob's honor to Broad Run Baptist Church 95 Broad Run Church Road Jane Lew, WV 26378.
    Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home of Weston is honored to serve the family of Robert N. (Bob) Linger.
  • Reverend Harold Lee Harsh
    The Reverend Harold Lee Harsh bid farewell to this world on Monday, May 20, 2013 at his home in Buckhannon.  He returned to the grace and favor of the Lord, His savior. He was 71.
    Mr. Harsh was born in Parsons, on June 15, 1941 to Elmer "Smokey" and Kathleen (Dawson) Harsh.
    He graduated from Belington High (1959) and attended Potomac State College.  He enlisted in the Army in 1960 and was one of the first 10,000 troops to be deployed to Vietnam by President John F. Kennedy.  He was medically discharged in 1970.
    Upon discharge, Mr. Harsh worked in Laborer's Union #984 as a steward on multiple projects including the Sutton Dam and the Bridgeport Post Office Hub.
    Mr. Harsh was also well-known at flea-markets and auctions.  He was a memorable character and friend to many.
    Mr. Harsh is survived by brother Ron Harsh and wife Sharon of Belington, sister Mary Stark and husband Tom of Parkersburg, brother David Harsh of Beckley and brother Tim Harsh and wife Paula of Dry Fork; daughter Kathleen Harsh of Great Mills, MD, son Maurice Harsh and wife Kelly of Chambersburg, PA, son Douglas Harsh and wife Sharon of Pittsburgh, PA, son Jeremy Harsh and companion Susan Marshall of Buckhannon; grandchildren Brittany Taylor and Marissa Harsh of Chambersburg, PA, Haley, Grace, and Jacob Harsh of Pittsburgh, PA; great grandchild Aiden Taylor of Chambersburg, PA; as well as many nieces and nephews.
    Mr. Harsh was preceded in death by both parents and brother Robert Harsh.
    Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday May 23, from 12- 2 pm.  Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm with Pastor Frank Shreve officiating.  Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery with military honours being accorded.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com
  • Hugh Clinton "Jack" Metz
    Hugh Clinton "Jack" Metz, 72, of 1446 Loveberry Run Road, Weston passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Weston, following a brief illness.
    He was born in Copley on Jan. 29, 1941: son of the late Claud S. Metz and Leona (Radcliff) Metz.
    On Oct. 15, 1960, he married Elsie (Dean) Metz, who survives.
    Jack is also survived by one sister, Pauline Niday of Walker; one step-sister: Debra Posey of Weston, two step-brothers, Greg and Kevin Metz, both of Weston and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by one brother, George Bernard Metz.
    Jack was a retired construction foreman with Reliable Construction Company of Millersville, Md. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved running all types of machinery. He also loved to farm. Jack was quite a jokester and will be remembered as one who enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest.
    Family and friends were received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home 730 N. Main Avenue Weston on Monday, May 20, from 4-8 p.m.
    Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 10 a.m., from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Carl Mouser officiating.
    Interment followed services in the Weston Masonic Cemetery. Condolences and life stories in memory of Jack may be expressed at www.hardman-palettifuneralhome.com.
    Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home of Weston is honored to serve the family of Hugh Clinton "Jack" Metz.
  • Madge Evelyn King Richards
    Madge Evelyn King Richards, age 77, of 147 Alum Fork Road of Camden went to be with the Lord at 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in the Crestview Manor Nursing Home in Jane Lew, following an extended illness.
    She was born Oct. 7, 1935 in Lewis County: a daughter of the late French Harold and Anna Bell Alkire King.
    Surviving are six children, Barry Scheuvront and wife, Janet of Weston, Mark Scheuvront of Newark, Ohio, Debra Simmons and husband, Jim of Camden, Lisa Qxier and husband, Doug of Thornville, Ohio, Gary Scheuvront of Camden and Ronald Richards of Camden; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; five sisters, Elma Riffle and husband, John, Juanita Riddle, Virginia Marple and husband, Charles, and Irene Lundell and husband, Don, all of Weston and Susan Bonnell and husband, Randy of Jane Lew; two brothers, Gene King and wife, Betty of Jane Lew and Tom King and wife, Cathy of Weston; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by three sons, Jeffrey, Joe and Jerry Scheuvront; two sisters, Hazel Foster and Anna Bonnell; and one brother, David King.
    Madge was a homemaker and Baptist by faith. She enjoyed cooking and was especially known for her beans and cornbread as well as her homemade biscuits and gravy. She enjoyed growing a vegetable garden and canned much of her harvest.
    Friends were received at the Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Friday, May 17, from 6 to 8 p.m.
    Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 18, from the Pat Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Riffle officiating.
    Interment will follow in the Peterson Cemetery in Weston.
    The Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service is honored and privileged to serve the Richards and King families. Online condolences may be made at www.patboylefuneralhome.com
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