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Martha G. Britton
Martha G. Britton, 93, of Sunset Acres Community, Weston, died at 8:01 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2010, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following an extended illness.
She was born July 18, 1917, in Braxton County, a daughter of the late William Russell Knight and Dora Cain Knight.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Orval G. Britton who died November 13, 2006.
Surviving are three sisters, Myrtle Powell of Dover, Ohio, Mamie Beall of North Canton, Ohio, and Margaret Cunningham of Grantsville; one brother, Lewis Knight of Linthum Heights, Maryland; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Britton was a homemaker.
She was member of the First Baptist Church of Weston where she and her husband were dedicated to mission work, both local and overseas.
Friends were received at the Boyle Funeral Home, Weston, Friday, July 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. from the Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Kenneth Miller officiating. Interment followed in the Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens in Braxton County.
- Florence Lucille Ellis
Florence Lucille Ellis, 87, life long resident of Jane Lew, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, after an extended illness.
She was born in Jane Lew on September 28, 1922; daughter of the late Charles Walter Cunningham and Lucy A. (Davis) Cunningham.
On May 15, 1943, she married the love of her life, Harvey Warren Ellis, who preceded her in death on February 25, 1967.
Mrs. Ellis is survived by two sons: Kenneth T. Ellis and wife Sheri of Jane Lew and Randall N. (Randy) Ellis and wife Lynn of Forest, VA; 6 grandchildren: Crystal (Rob) Adams of Hurricane, Tammy (Kevin) Linger of Buckhannon, James (Rebecca) Ellis of Lincoln NE, Neil (Lisa) Ellis, Brad (Trista) Ellis and Brian Ellis and fiancé Maggie Woconish all of Forest, VA; and 2 great-grandchildren: Evan and Ian Linger. Also surviving is one sister: Mary Lawson of Jane Lew; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Ellis was preceded in death by one brother: Charles “Junior” Cunningham.
Florence was an active member of the Message of Light Tabernacle of Weston for over 30 years. She brought joy and a smile to everyone she met.
Family and friends were received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home, Weston, on Saturday, July 24, from 4-8 p.m. A celebration of her life was held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home chapel with grandson, James Harvey Ellis, assistant pastor of Heritage Bible Church of Lincoln, NE, and Pastor Martin R. “Bob” Hoover of Jane Lew officiating. Interment followed services in the Broad Run Cemetery of Jane Lew.
- Joseph Elden Hanigan
Joseph Elden Hanigan, 78, a Korean War Veteran, passed away at his residence Sunday, July 25, 2010, after a seven-year illness with his wife by his side.
He was born in Lewis County, on August 11, 1931; the son of the late Elden D. Hanigan and Ena A. Jarvis Hanigan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his only sister, Wanda Heater.
On October 25, 1965, he was united in marriage to Shady Shackleford, who survives. Also surviving, close friend, Riley Conrad; and special sister-in-law, Ella May Tomey.
Joseph was a veteran, having served two years active duty during the Korean War and eight years in the Army Reserve with an Honorable discharge in April, 1961.
He was a machinist with Flying W Plastics in Glenville, for over 30 years.
Mr. Hanigan was a quiet man and a wonderful husband.
He enjoyed playing his banjo, camping, hunting, fishing and visiting museums and historical places.
He was a former member of the Moose Lodge of Buckhannon, American Legion #13 of Clarksburg, and Eagles.
Joseph received his final rites, bedside, from his longtime friend and pastor, Richard McKinley.
Private graveside services will be held at Weston Masonic Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Lewis County Honor Guard.
Boyle Funeral Home, Weston.
- Martin Francis Hayden
Martin Francis Hayden, age 80, of Charleston, passed away July 21, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a three-month illness.
He was born in Clarksburg on August 21, 1929, and was the son of the late Martin F. Hayden and Margaret Leona Kraus Hayden.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Cecelia Hayden.
Martin was a member of the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Charleston. He was retired from the West Virginia Army National Guard with over 60 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of over 49 years, Betty Linger Hayden. He is survived by three sons, Martin (Marty) Hayden of Charleston, John Robert Hayden of Charleston and Stephen Mark Hayden of Hurricane. He is survived by three grandchildren, Martin Hayden IV of Charleston, Zachary Scott Hayden of Charleston, Allison Maggie Hayden of Charleston. One sister, Joan Hayden Jenkins Newsom of Washington, Texas, also survives.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Visitation with the family was held Friday at Wilson Funeral Home of Charleston. Burial followed in St. Boniface Catholic Church where graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m. with full military honors by WV Army National Guard.
- Helen Adeline Kincheloe
Helen Adeline Kincheloe, 75, of Mount Jackson, widow of Gordon Lee Kincheloe, Sr. went to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 24, 2010.
The family will receive friends at the Dellinger Funeral Home, Woodstock, Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Broad Run Church at Jane Lew. A graveside service will be held at the church cemetery at 2:00 p.m. by Pastor William Coffindaffer.
Mrs. Kincheloe was born May 18, 1935, at Washington, DC. She was the daughter of the late Burton Arden and Bessie Whipp Dye.
She is survived by a son, Gordon Lee Kincheloe, Jr. of Mount Jackson; three daughters, Fonda K. Scrogham of Manassas Park, Nancy M. Vance of Alliance, Ohio, and Lisa N. Breeden of Mount Jackson; fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a dear friend of 45 years, Naomi Whetzel of Mount Jackson.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, Virginia 23601.
- Robin L. Locke
Robin L. (Rob) Locke of Jane Lew passed away Monday morning in Pikeville, Ky.
He was born January 13, 1950, in Fairmont, the son of the late William and Sylvia Locke.
On June 24, 1978, he married Nancy Ann Langford of Skin Creek, who survives.
Also surviving are one brother, Barry Locke of Shinnston; and three sisters, Linda Locke and Nancy Ziccafoose of Farmington, and Karen Thorne of Chatteton, Mich.
Services will be held at Katy Baptist Church in Farmington, with interment in the National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, his family is requesting donations be made to the Pikeville Flood Relief Fund (in care of Katy Baptist Church).
Additional information may be obtained by calling the church at 304-825-1116 or Frey Funeral Home at 304-363-3171.
- Ivan Carl Montgomery
Ivan Carl Montgomery, 75, of Howland, died Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Washington Square Nursing Home.
He was born October 10, 1934, in Weston, a son of the late Harold Raymond Montgomery and the late Minnie Dale Burkhammer Montgomery.
He graduated from Weston High School in 1953 and was employed in plant security for Packard Electric for 24 1/2 years. He was a veteran of the US Army.
Ivan was a member of Grace United Methodist Church for 50+ years and a member of the Carroll F. Clapp Lodge 0655, member of the Scottish Rites Council Chapter Consistory, and enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling, and woodworking.
Surviving are his wife, Trecia Woofter Montgomery, whom he married March 10, 1956; niece, Beth Ann (Charles) Burns of Beckley; nephews, Roger (Ann) Montgomery of Deltona, FL, Bryan (Sharon) Montgomery of Akron, and Andrew (Michelle) Montgomery of Hiram.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers- Harold, Matthew, Thomas, and Roger Montgomery; and 2 nieces- Judith Shank and Brenda Starett.
Services were held at 11:00 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church on Tuesday, July 27. Friends were received one hour prior to the service. A Masonic Service was held at 10:30 a.m.. Interment will be in Friendship Cemetery in Weston, on Wednesday, July 28, at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Ivan's memory be made to Grace United Methodist Church- 1725 Drexel Avenue NW, Warren, Ohio 44485, or Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44512.
- Charles McDonald Posey
Charles McDonald Posey, 74, of Horner, formerly of Falmouth, VA, went home to be with his Lord, Sunday, July 25, 2010, after an extended illness, at the residence of his brother, Joseph H. Posey, with whom he resided since 1986.
He was born March 6, 1936, in Falmouth, a son of the late Samuel Posey, Sr. and Grace Bradshaw Posey.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Samuel Posey, Jr. and John Posey; and one sister, Elizabeth Carter.
He is survived by one daughter, Rhonda Owens of St. Simons Island, GA; one son, Charles Posey, Jr. of Maylene, AL; one granddaughter, Carlee Owens; two grandsons, Samuel Posey, III and Kyle Posey; one sister, Doris Fisher of Paramus, NJ; two brothers, Milton D. Posey of Fredericksburg, VA, and Joseph H. Posey of Horner; several nieces and nephews; and many neighbors, whom he considered family.
Charles was a veteran, having served his country in the 189th Engineering Unit of the Virginia Army National Guard during the Cuban Crisis.
He retired from Giant Eagle Food Stores after 35 years of service.
He was a lifetime member and Past President of the Falmouth Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Posey was a faithful contributor to many organizations including Veterans of Foreign Wars, Paralyzed Veterans, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and any group that benefited a child.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, at Boyle Funeral Home, 322 Main Avenue, Weston. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 29, at the Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Carolyn Nettles officiating. Interment will follow in Copen Cemetery.
- Homer S. Riffle
Homer S. Riffle, 94, of Pinebrook Lane, Morgantown, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Monongalia General Hospital.
Homer was born in Knawls Creek on February 13, 1916, the son of the late Homer A. Riffle and Nancy Elizabeth Ware Riffle.
He was a former member of the Woodland United Methodist Church, and attended the Spruce Street United Methodist Church.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II serving on the U. S. S. Murphy. Prior to his naval service, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and assisted in the construction of the state park at Coopers Rock. Homer was a plumber, a member of WV Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 152 and was recently honored for 60 years of membership. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his daughter, Joyce Ann Riffle of Morgantown; a sister, Dona Ruth Townsend of Fairmont; a brother, Warren E. Riffle and his wife, Stella of Jane Lew; several nephews and nieces, and a devoted friend and companion Phyllis Garlow.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, GeorgeAnna Riffle, and three brothers, Elzie, James and William Riffle.
Family and friends will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown on Saturday, July 24 from 2-3PM. A memorial service will be held at 3:00p.m.with Rev. George Koon, Jr. officiating. Inurnment will be held on Monday, July 26 at 10:00a.m at East Oak Grove. Military Honors will be provided by V. F. W. Post 548 and WVANG Military Honors Detail, Camp Dawson, Kingwood.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Knawls Creek Cemetery Association, c/o Linda Schmidt, 732 Old Rt. 33, Weston, WV 26542 or to the Senior Monongalians, Mountaineer Mall, P. O. Box 653 Morgantown, WV 26507.
- John Gilbert Saeler
John Gilbert Saeler, 79, of Jane Lew, died Saturday, July 24, 2010, at his home.
He was born June 14, 1931, the son of the late Gilbert L. and Martha McWhorter Saeler.
He was married at Weston October 13, 1951, to Genevieve Williams, who survives.
He is also survived by one son, David Lynn Saeler and wife Deena of Jane Lew; two daughters, Virginia Sue Sholes and husband Buzz of Jane Lew and Patty Casey and husband Patrick of Jane Lew; one brother, Charles Saeler and wife Julie of Ellerslie, Md.; two sisters, Margie Burkett of Frederick, Md., and Marcia Thompson of Hyndman, Pa.; four grandchildren, Davette Saeler of Jane Lew, Lori Helstab and husband Matt of Salem, Ore., Sarah Casey and Emily Casey, both of Jane Lew; several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Saeler was a mechanic and a Methodist by faith.
Private family grave services will be held Wednesday morning, July 28, at the Broad Run Cemetery with Rev. Roger McKee officiating. Burial will be in the Broad Run Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are to be sent to Peoples Hospice, c/o United Hospital Center, 3 Hospital Plaza, Clarksburg, WV 26301.
Morris Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
- Sylvia Pauline Shackleford
Sylvia Pauline Shackleford, 82, of 624 Lynn Avenue, Weston, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at her residence following an extended illness.
She was born June 16, 1928 in Baldwin, Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Archie H. Lattea and Ocie Starcher Lattea.
In April of 1947 she married William P. Lunsford, who preceded her in death in December of 1984; she then married Lee Shackleford in February of 1986, who preceded her in death in October 2004.
In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by two infant sons; one grandson, Robbie Lee Lunsford; and four brothers, Paul, John, Joe and Leon Lattea.
She is survived by seven children, Charles Ray Lunsford and wife Carolyn of Weston, Michael Lunsford and wife Barbara of Camden, Donnie Joe Lunsford and wife Nikia of Troy, David John Lunsford and wife Sheila of Weston, Stephen Lunsford and wife Sonya of Weston, Beverly Ann Lunsford of Hinton, William Lunsford and wife Cameron of Weston; two step-sons, Bernard Shackleford and wife Teresa of Hundred, and Thomas Shackleford and wife Debbie of Weston; two brothers, Archie Eugene Lattea and wife Nellie of Weston and Robert Lattea and wife Judith of Weston; one sister, Mary Lunsford of Salem; fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Shackleford was a homemaker and Methodist by faith.
Friends were recieved Friday, July 23, at Boyle Funeral Home, Weston. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, at the Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Russell Furr officiating. Interment followed in the Rock Grove Cemetery, Linn.
- John Edwin Switzer
John Edwin “Ned” Switzer, 87, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away July 22, 2010.
Ned was born January 4, 1923, in Clarksburg, to Lee Silas and Mary Josephine (Cook) Switzer.
Ned grew up in Weston, where he graduated from St. Patrick’s High School. In 1941 he went to Middle River, Maryland, where he worked for the Glen L. Martin Company building B-26 Bombers. He joined the U.S. Army in August 1944 and served with Reconnaissance Company 702nd Tanker Destroyer Battalion, Second Armored Division, 9th Army. He was discharged July 1946 as First Sergeant.
Later he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the (Army) Reserves serving as Battery Commander and attaining the rank of First Lieutenant. Ned served as the Postal Clerk for the United States Post Office in Weston until 1955 when he and his family moved to Little Rock where he served as the manager and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Rivercliff Apartments. He remained an officer and director in senior capacity until his death.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Jane Callison Smith Switzer; his parents, and brothers, Lee Paul and A. Raymond Switzer.
He is survived by two children, Susan Robertson (Royce) of Fayetteville and J. Steven Switzer (Liz) of Little Rock; four grandchildren, Christopher Robertson of Fayetteville, Carrie Whelan (Brian) of Tega Cay, South Carolina, Michael Switzer and Catherine Switzer of Little Rock; one great-grandchild, Owen Whelan of Tega Cay, South Carolina; three sisters, Mary Josephine Cheek of Little Rock, Constance Nabors of Dallas, Texas, and Jean Marie Donnelly of Cincinnati, Ohio; as well as many dearly loved nieces and nephews.
Ned was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
Funeral Mass was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 26th, at Christ the King Catholic Church with Monsignor Francis I. Malone officiating. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery.
The rosary was said at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25th at Christ the King Catholic Church.
Memorials may be made to Monsignor Herbert Endowment Fund for Christ the King Catholic School, 4000 North Rodney Parham, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212.
Online condolences may be made at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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