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- Harold Hornor Jr.
Harold Hornor Jr. passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, in Indianapolis, Ind.
He was born in Weston on October 11, 1941, to Harold G. Hornor Sr. and Betty Trent Hornor, both deceased.
He is survived by his stepmother, Marilee V. Hornor (Akron, Ohio); brother, Robert W. Hornor (Malabar, Fla.); and sister, Katherine A. Sedig (Morrison, Ill.). He is also survived by three nephews; one niece; two aunts, Mary K. Hall (Weston) and Evelyn B. Hornor (Weston); and many cousins.
Butch, as he was known to family and friends, was cremated and will be interred at a later date in the Weston Masonic Cemetery in the Hornor family plot.
- George D. Kemper
George D. Kemper, age 88, of Cox’s Mill (Newberne Community), departed this life at 3:14 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2010, at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness.
Born July 14, 1921, in Gilmer Co., son of the late Willie Nay and Flora Ellyson Kemper.
George worked for the Dept. of Agriculture as a Farmers Market Regional Supervisor based in Charleston. He retired in 1981 after which he and his wife made yearly trips to Florida. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and the outdoors. George was a member of the Farm Bureau and member of the Newberne United Methodist Church..
On October 5, 1940, he was united in marriage to Clara “Louise” Cutlip, who preceded him in death on June 1, 2007.
Surviving are 4 sons: George David Kemper and wife Florence Anne of Newberne, Willis D. Kemper of Newberne, Joseph C. Kemper and wife Kathy of Newberne, and Larry A. Kemper and wife Betty of Lewisburg. One sister survives: Loreta Suarez of Morgantown
There are 9 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren also surviving.
George was preceded in death by 1 son, daughter-in-law, and grandson: Russell, Mary Ann, and Patrick D. Kemper all in 1981.
He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Claude Kemper; 1 sister, Eva Mae Kemper Goff; 1 great-granddaughter, Beth Grant; and 1 great-great-granddaughter, Abbigayle Faith Boggs.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 1, at the Newberne United Methodist Church on Newberne Rd. with Pastor Ed Balis officiating. Burial followed in the Horn Creek Cemetery, Cox’s Mill. Friends were received Sunday at the mortuary.
Ellyson Mortuary Inc. is assisting the family of George D. Kemper with arrangements.
- Robert Rahfuse
Robert Rahfuse, 74, of Jane Lew, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at 4:41 p.m. at the Crestview Manor Nursing Home of Jane Lew following an extended illness.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 7, 1936; son of the late Ralph Rahfuse and Irene (Miller) Rahfuse.
Mr. Rahfuse is survived by two daughters, Tina Hawkins of Jane Lew and Laura Nalle of Moscow, Idaho. In addition to his daughters, he is survived by two grandchildren, Mitchell Hawkins of Jane Lew and Alexandra of Idaho. Robert is also survived by one sister, Marian Miller.
Mr. Rahfuse was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and worked as a chemical engineer for the Department of Energy. Mr. Rahfuse volunteered his time and service to the Bridgeport Public Library and the Humane Society. He truly enjoyed gardening and being outdoors.
Family will receive friends at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home, 730 North Main Avenue, Weston, on Wednesday, February 3, from 3 to 4 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 4 p.m. from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Clifford West officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bridgeport Public Library, Attention: Sharon Saye, 1200 Johnson Avenue, Bridgeport, WV 26330; or the Harrison County Humane Society, Attention: Laura Miller, Rt. 2 Box 932, Shinnston, WV 26431.\
- Linda Gail Westbrook
Linda Gail Westbrook, age 35, a resident of Volga, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday January 27, 2010.
She was born October 27, 1974, in Louisiana, a daughter of the late Hubert Westbrook and Shirley (Gibson) Westbrook, who survives at Roanoke.
Also surviving is her companion of 12 years, Rodney "Albert" Gail Thorne of Volga; four sons, Tyler and Tristan Riffle, Trevor, and Trae Thorne, all at home; two brothers, Charles Gibson of Weston and Hubert Westbrook of Roanoke.
Ms. Westbrook was preceded in death by one daughter, Destiny Thorne; and one sister, Leann Hope.
Ms. Westbrook was a health care worker.
Friends were received at the Wright Funeral Home, Philippi, on Saturday, January 30, from 11 a.m. -1 p.m., the service hour with Rev. Randy Simms officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to the Wright Funeral Home to help with the offset of the funeral cost.
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