In Memory of our Fellow Classmates

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Richard David Ashley

1955 - 2000

Charleston Gazette Saturday June 10, 2000

Richard David Ashley, 45, of South Charleston died June 8, 2000, in West Penn Hospital, Bloomfield, Pa., after a long illness.

He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Spring Hill, and St. Albans Moose Lodge.  He was a graduate of St. Albans High School and attended West Virginia State College.  He was a lifelong resident of South Charleston.

Surviving: father, Italy A. Ashley of South Charleston; sisters, Theresa Duncan of Cincinnati, Tammy Sue Marinelli of South Charleston.

Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, with the Rev. Henry Cummings officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association of West Virginia, 1221-A Ohio Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.  Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Floyd Cash

1955 - 2003

Floyd Curtis Cash Jr., 48, of Charleston, celebrated his independence from this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 16, 2003, after a short illness.
He held the rank of sergeant with the St. Moritz Security Co. at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex. He attended Emmanuel Baptist Church in Charleston and was a member of First Assembly of God in St. Albans.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Sr. and Norma Dean Cash.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret Coleman Cash of Charleston; daughters, Crystal Cash of Lexington, N.C., and Jessica Cash of St. Albans; stepsons, Danny McKee Jr. of Elkview and Tommy Smith of Charleston; sisters, Patricia Williams of Teays Valley, Beverly Jacobs of Winfield, Norma Stover and Floretta “Bink” Wikle, both of St. Albans; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home, Charleston with the Rev. Ronald L. Stoner and the Rev. Mayford Witt officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

 

Charles Henry Dailey

1955 - 2002

Charles Henry Dailey, 47, of Charleston passed away Nov. 2, 2002, in the arms of his family after a short illness.
He was a graduate of St. Albans High School, Liberty University and the Covington Theological Seminary. He was employed by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
Surviving are his son, Matthew Dailey at home; daughters, Bobbie Dailey and Mary Dailey, both at home; brothers, Rome and Everette Dailey; and sister, Carolyn Rabalais, all of Charleston.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with the Rev. Richard Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
Special thanks are offered to Charlie's co-workers at DHHR and to Kanawha Hospice Care Inc. in Dunbar for all their love and support for Charlie.
 

 

Daniel Lee Davisson

1955 - 1984

Charleston Gazette Wednesday June 13, 1984

Daniel Lee Davisson, 28, of 931 Hughes Drive, St. Albans, died Tuesday in St. Albans of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, St. Albans City Police said.

He was a clerk for Davisson Corrosion Control.  He was a 1973 graduate of St. Albans High School and was a member of High Lawn Baptist Church.

Surviving: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davisson of St. Albans; sisters, Mrs. Andrea Kenna of Mount Carroll, Ill., Mrs. Nancy Bolton of Charlottesville, Va.

Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Leroy Keeney officiating.  Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park.  Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

 

Richard Michael Dawson

1955 - 1981

Charleston Gazette Tuesday June 2, 1981

Richard Michael Dawson, 26, of 603 Everest Circle, St. Albans, died Saturday in Beckley of an apparent suicide, a spokesman for the Raleigh County Sheriff's Department said.

He was band director at Stoco Junior High School and was a member of Cross Lanes Bible Church, Charleston.

Surviving: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack R. Dawson of St. Albans; brother, Donald E. of Xenia, Ohio; sisters, Mrs. Christine Young of Spartanburg, S.C., Mrs. Nancy Cline of Nashville, Tenn.; grandparents, Riley and Opha Dawson of St. Albans, Mrs. Lillian Young of Charleston.

Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Cross Lanes Bible Church with the Rev. James Efaw officiating.  Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.  Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bartlett Funeral Home, St. Albans.

 

 

Sandra Kay Deel Vernati

1955 - 1995

Charleston Gazette, Wednesday July 12, 1995

Sandra K. Vernati, 39, of St. Albans died July 9, 1995, from injuries received in an automobile accident on U.S. 60, near Hurricane.

She was a cook/cashier for Suzi's Hamburgers, North Charleston, and was a graduate of St. Albans High School.

Surviving: son, Richard Steven Vernati of South Charleston; daughter, Linda Louise Vernati of Sissonville; mother, Louise Deel of St. Albans.

Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Robert Underwood and the Rev. Clarence Edens officiating. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Hurricane. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

 

Larry Ray Dixon

1954 - 2001

Charleston Gazette Monday November 12, 2001

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Larry Ray Dixon, 47, of Columbus, formerly of St. Albans, W.Va., died Nov. 10, 2001, in Columbus of cancer.

He was the son of the late Everett and Lilly Croson Dixon.

A 1973 graduate of St. Albans High School, he worked at Venture Lanes and in the home health care services in Columbus.

Surviving: brothers, Everett, Charles and Jack, all of St. Albans; aunts, Doris Campbell of Michigan, Flora Croson of Florida, Ruby Croson of Hurricane, W.Va.; best friend, Robb Garrabrant of Columbus.

Schoedinger Funeral Service, Columbus, is in charge of cremation.

A private family graveside service will be in Hurricane, W.Va.

 

 

David Dunn

1955 - 1979

Charleston Gazette Monday March 12, 1979

David Mark Dunn of 1083 Foley Drive, St. Albans, Died Friday in Lakeland, Fla., where he was a student at Southwestern Bible College, after a short illness.  He was 23.

He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in St. Albans, a summa cum laude graduate of West Virginia State College where he edited the Yellow Jacket, the college yearbook.  He served as president of the Youth Fellowship, was a member of the National Honor Society, and was listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.

Surviving: parents, the Rev. and Mrs. James R. Dunn Sr. of St. Albans; brothers, the Rev. J. Richard Dunn Jr. of St. Albans, Phil Dunn of Lakeland, Fla.

Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Dunn Sr., Rev. Dunn Jr., the Rev. Terry Bailey, and the Rev. Frank J. DePolo officiating.  Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bartlett Funeral Home, St. Albans.

 

 

 

Rick Ervin

1954 - 2008

March 06, 1954 - February 01, 2008

Rick Ervin, 53, was called to be with his only Lord and savior Jesus Christ on February 1, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, of almost 34 years; his three children, Alicia Ervin Alaniz and son in law John, daughter, Jennifer Ervin, and son Michael Ervin and daughter in law to be, Rachel Call, his mother, Barbara, his brother, Steve, and a host of relatives. He will also be deeply missed by his two beautiful grandchildren, Austin and Abigail Cummings (to whom he served as surrogate father for 4 years). He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hubert “Whitey” White, and Elizabeth “Edna” White, Earl Mundy, his father in law James “Ralph” Jarrett and mother in law Elizabeth “Geraldine” Jarrett.
Rick’s journey in life began on September 7, 1954 at St. Francis Hospital in Charleston. He was a lifelong resident of St. Albans, and a 1973 graduate of St. Albans High School. Rick and Nancy started their marital life together on March 6, 1974. He was employed by Union Carbide Construction Division as a First Class Ironworker in 1976, until the time that Carbide closes his unit in 1992. He was then employed by Brown and Root until 2002, followed by Greenwood, Inc from 2002 – present.
Rick was a treasured husband, father, grandfather, uncle, son, brother, and friend. He worked very hard for his family his entire life, and always gave the best advice to his friends and family. Rick was honest, courageous, hardworking, and loving; a genuine blessing to all of his loved ones. He will be extremely missed by all whom had the privilege of knowing him.

 

 

 

William David Ferris

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1955 - 2003
Charleston Gazette-Mail, Sunday 12/28/2003

William David Ferris, 48, of Cross Lanes died in Houston, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his father, William “Bill” Ferris.
He was a graduate of St. Albans High School.
Survivors include his mother, Margaret “Maggie” Ferris of Cross Lanes; son, Christopher Michael Ferris of Winfield; sister, Beverly Davison of Woodbine, Ga.; aunts and uncles Miyoko and Paul Fulton of Burlington, N.C., Daisy and James Ferris of Charleston, Mary and Frank Hill of Pinellas Park, Fla.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with Father Leon Alexander officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.

 

Kenneth J. Garska, Jr.

1954 - 1993

Charleston Gazette Sunday October 10, 1993

St. Albans Native Killed On Va. Job

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - A St. Albans, W.Va. native was killed when a loading dock collapsed on equipment he was operating at a U.S. Postal Service facility in Charlottesville.

Kenny Garska, Jr., 38, of Earlysville, Va., died Thursday at University Medical Center in Charlottesville from injuries suffered in the accident, a nursing supervisor said.

Garska, an electronics technician for the Postal Service, was operating a front-end loader Oct. 3 when the loading dock collapsed, said Sgt. Dave Pleasants of the Charlottesville Police Department. Federal authorities are investigating the incident, he said.

Garska is a former resident of St. Albans and Richmond, Va.

Surviving: wife, Mary Beasley Garska; son, Joe at home; daughter, Jessica at home; parents, Kenneth J. and Helen Garska Sr. of St. Albans; brothers, Dan of St. Albans, Mike of Asheville, N.C., Pat of Jane Lew, W.Va.; sisters, Joan Potter of Chapel Hill, N.C., Peggy Johnson of Avenue, Md., Susan Johnson Of Nitro, W.Va.

Mass of Christian burial will be said 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Nitro, with the Rev. John Ledford officiating.  Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, where a Christian wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

Jeffrey Kent Gibson

1954 - 2008

Charleston Gazette Sunday March 16, 2008

Jeffrey Kent Gibson, 53, of Charleston, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday morning, March 12, 2008. He was born November 17, 1954, in Charleston, the son of the late Wayne and Reba Lilly Gibson. Jeff is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Dolores and Jeffery Rose of Hurricane; and nephew and niece, Matthew Rose of Dunbar and Kristin Rose of St. Albans. Jeff lived his life in the Kanawha Valley and was a well-known local guitarist for many years. He graduated from St. Albans High School in 1973. Jeff touched the lives of his family and many friends over the years and will be sadly missed. A memorial service honoring the life of Jeff will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. Visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com to share memories or to express condolences.

 

 

Lewis Holstein

1955-2007

The Charleston Gazette 05/21/2007

Bubby Holstein, 52, of Sissonville went to be with the Lord May 20, 2007, at home after an extended illness.
Bubby was an avid Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiast and loved fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Holstein and Phyllis Harris; stepfather, Thomas Harris; and son, Troy Holstein.
He is survived by his loving wife of nine years, Kathy Holstein of Sissonville; children, Stephanie Clendenin and Jon McCoy and fiancée, Felicia Sams, all of Sissonville; sisters, Betty Jo Simpson of St. Albans, Sis Hall of Dunbar and Sheila Bair of Troy, Ohio; grandchildren, Troy Holstein of St. Albans and Michael Clendenin, Katie Clendenin and Tristian Sybert, all of Sissonville; nephews, Alan Hall and Nash Simpson, both of St. Albans; nieces, Mindee Hall of Hurricane, Noel Bair of Troy, Ohio, and Heather Simpson of St. Albans; a host of family and friends; and best friend and fishing buddy, Spanky Vernetti of Sissonville.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Long & Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville, with Thomas Hantak officiating. Burial will follow in Sissonville Memorial Gardens, Sissonville.
Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolences can be made by visiting www.longfisherfuneralhome.com.
 

 

 

David Jenkins

1954-1994

THE CHARLESTON GAZETTE
08/23/1994
DAVID W. JENKINS DAVID W. JENKINS, 39, OF ST. ALBANS DIED AUG.
21, 1994, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a short illness.
He was a lifelong resident of St. Albans, a 1972 graduate of St. Albans High School and the assistant manager of Kmart, St. Albans with nine years' service. He was a volunteer at Wymer Elementary School.
Surviving: mother, Wilma Jean Jenkins of St. Albans; sister, Wanda Jenkins of St. Albans; brother, Gary of Red House.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Harry Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

 

 

Brenda Kay Jones Gill

1955 - 1979

Charleston Gazette Tuesday December 4, 1979

Mrs. Brenda Kay Gill, 24, of 304 Kennedy Drive, was found dead in a car on Coal River Road early Sunday morning. Death was apparently caused by carbon monoxide fumes.

She was a former employee of Memorial Division, CAMC.

Surviving: husband, Albert "Bill"; son, Keith at home; daughter, Melanie at home; father and stepmother, Orville and Doris Jones of Big Chimney; brothers, Rick of St. Albans, Dennis Ray of Hernando, Fla., Tony E. at home; stepbrother, John Michael Witt at home; sister, Mrs. Linda Faye Young of Charleston; stepsisters, Mrs. Vicky Shamblin of Charleston, Miss Joyce Ann Witt at home; grandmother, Mrs. Lona Jones of Charleston.

Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Cunningham Funeral Home with the Rev. Pete Jones officiating.  Burial will be in the Billy Hunt Cemetery, Roane County.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

 

 

Jacky Patterson King

1955 - 1995

Beckley Register Herald Saturday March 4, 1995

Jacky Patterson King, 39, of Beckley, died Wednesday, March 1, 1995, in a Beckley hospital, following a long illness.

Born Sept. 7, 1956, at Charleston, he was the son of Mabel Helen King of St. Albans and the late Charles W. King.

Mr. King was a disabled construction worker and was a member of the Baptist church.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Billy David King.

Other survivors include his wife, Betsy Hill King; two sons, Cory King of Ansonville, N.C. and Jacky King of Beckley, and a sister, Becky Fama of Beckley.

Private services were held Friday at the Cunningham Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Don Meyers officiating.  Burial followed in the Cunningham Memorial Park.

Arrangements by Casdorph and Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans.

 

 

Barbra Joe Lemaster Shilling

1954 - 2007

Barbra Joe Shilling, 52, of St. Albans passed away on May 21, 2007, after a sudden illness.
She was formerly employed at Route 35 Diner in St. Albans.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jarrett LeMaster, and a brother, Bobby LeMaster.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Harold Shilling of St. Albans; daughters, Wendy Harris of Buffalo and Amy Stokes of St. Albans; stepchildren Harold “Jake” Shilling of Poca, Urata “Cissy” Singleton of Leon and William “Will” Shilling of North Carolina; six grandchildren and eight stepgrandchildren. She is also survived by her mother, Edna LeMaster of St. Albans; one brother; and three sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Huntington Street Community Church, St. Albans, with the Rev. Richard Mallory and the Rev. Mark Harris officiating.
Visitation will be one hour before service.

 

Fenroy James Lynch

1954 - 2002

Charleston Gazette Thursday September 5, 2002

LAS VEGAS - Fenroy James Lynch, 48, of Las Vegas died Aug. 30, 2002, in Las Vegas after a short illness.

He was a security officer for Las Vegas International Airport. He was born in Garrison, W.Va., and lived in St. Albans, W.Va.  He attended St. Albans schools and graduated from St. Albans High School, where he was active in track and field.  He attended colleges in Dallas and El Paso, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Lynch; two sisters; three brothers.

He is survived by his mother, Florence Lynch of Jefferson, W.Va.; sisters, Dolores Harris of Yonkers, N.Y., Karen Lynch-Patterson of Charleston, W.Va., Delmarie Lynch of White Plants, N.Y., Zelda Lynch of New York City, Helena Johnson of El Paso; brother, Charles Lynch of Carrollton, Texas; sisters-in-law, Linda Lynch of Carrollton, Mary Lynch of Bartow, Fla.; brothers-in-law, Charles Harris of Yonkers, Harry Johnson of El Paso; several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Charleston, with the Rev. Shelley Bausley officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call one hour prior to service Friday at the church.

Powell-Jarrett Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Ronald Joseph Matulis

1954 - 2000

Charleston Gazette Saturday February 5, 2000

Ronald Joseph Matulis, 45, of Tornado died Feb. 2, 2000, in General Division, CAMC, after a short illness.

He was a former employee of Dowsett Electronics, Dallas, and a member of Maranatha Fellowship, St. Albans.

Surviving: sister, Sandra Jenks of Leesburg, Va.; brothers, Thomas of Largo, Fla., Steven H. of Charleston, David of Hurricane, Richard of Fairfax, Va., James of Tampa, Fla.; four nieces; two nephews.

Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans with Pastor James Wright III officiating.  Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

 

 

David Alan McCracken

1955 - 1983

Charleston Gazette Thursday January 13, 1983

David Alan McCracken, 27, of 2512 Shadyside Road, St. Albans, died Tuesday at his home of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Kanawha County Sheriff's Department.

He was a draftsman engineer for Gala Industries, Teays Valley.  He attended Washington Street Church of Christ and was a member of the Lakewood Volunteer Fire Department.

Surviving: parents, Jerry and Betty McCracken of St. Albans; brothers, Paul L. "Butch" and James "Jay", both of St. Albans; sister, Tammi McCracken of St. Albans; grandfather, R. Paul McCracken of St. Albans.

Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Bartlett Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Minister Donald J. Mash officiating.  Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park.  Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

 

Christina Gayle Miles Shamblin

1954 - 1997

Charleston Gazette Tuesday June 24, 1997

Christina Gayle Shamblin, 42, of South Charleston died June 23, 1997, at home after a long illness.

She was a secretary for Union Carbide Tech Center with 19 years' service, a member of First Baptist Church, St. Albans, Jubilation Handbell Choir, a former deaconess and nursery school teacher and a graduate of St. Albans High School.

Surviving: husband, Joe Shamblin; son, Clay at home; sisters, Cheryl Justice of Milton, Cathy Stephens of Findlay, Ohio, Carin Holstine of South Charleston; brother, Jimmy Miles of Arlington, Va.

Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Snodgrass Funeral Home with the Rev. Joel Harpold officiating.  Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, W.Va. 25064.

 

 

Dewey Miles

No obituary located

 

Richard Alan Nichols

1955 - 1974

Charleston Gazette Wednesday February 27, 1974

Richard Alan Nichols, 19, of 2222 Main Dr., St. Albans, died Monday at his home.

He was an employee of Capitol Light in Charleston.

Surviving: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow D. Nichols; brothers, John Wayne and Jeffrey Dale, both at home.

Service will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Wilson Funeral Home, Clay, with the Rev. William J. Wilson officiating.  Burial will be in Nichols Cemetery near Clay.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today.

 

 

Ruth Osborne Locke

1955-1987

THE CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Published: 07/21/1987
Page: P9A
Headline: FORMER STATE RESIDENT KILLED IN N.C. WRECK

CLINTON, N.C. _ A former St. Albans, W.Va., resident died Saturday when her car went out of control on U.S. 421 near Clinton, rolled over several times and struck a tree.
Ruth Ann Locke, 32, of Durham, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, according to The Simpson (N.C.) Independent. The newspaper said Locke was driving south at a high rate of speed when the accident occurred.
Both Locke and a passenger were thrown from the vehicle, the newspaper said.
Locke was a graduate of St. Albans High School and Fairmont State College. She was a registered nurse at Duke University Hospital, Durham.
Surviving: daughters, Amy Denise Locke and Anna Louise Mallory, both at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Osborn of St. Albans; brother, Joe C. Osborn of St. Albans; sister, Rosemary Osborn of St .Albans.
Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home Chapel, St. Albans, with the Rev. Joseph Casey officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

 

 

Robert Jay Payne

1955 - 2002

Charleston Gazette Monday June 3, 2002

Robert Jay Payne, 47, of St. Albans died May 31, 2002, in CAMC General Hospital of complications due to an automobile accident and a fall at home.

He was born May 16, 1955, in Clarksburg, was a graduate of St. Albans High School and attended West Virginia State College.  He was a retired Air Force veteran and extremely active with Disabled American Veterans and American Legion Post 73, St. Albans.  Bob was of the Methodist faith and attended West Alban Church of God and Green Valley Church of God, both in St. Albans.  He had also been active in 4-H Clubs and with the Little League.  He was an avid vintage automobile collector and auto club member and was an accomplished guitarist and music lover.

Surviving: parents, Paul D. and Jean Payne of St. Albans; sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca Lynn and Richard Ingram of St. Albans; brother and sister-in-law, Bradley Scott and Jenni Payne of Watertown, Ohio; maternal grandfather, Wesley Hatfield of Elkhart, Ind.; nephews, Richard Paul Ingram and Austin Levi Payne; nieces, Ashley May Payne and August Lauren Payne; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. David M. Bowen officiating.  Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

 

 

Richard Neal Perdew

1954 - 1978

Charleston Gazette Thursday December 14, 1978

Guardsman Dies Returning From Cleanup

MIDWAY - A St. Albans man who was assisting his National Guard unit in the Hamlin flood cleanup was killed Wednesday when the jeep he was driving went off W.Va. 214 at Alum Creek and crashed into Fuquay Creek, authorities said.

Richard Neal Perdew, 24, of 2237 Harrison Ave. died in the Lincoln County accident, said state police at Hamlin, who are investigating the accident.

He was an employee of Union Carbide and was a member of Southwest Church of God, South Charleston.  He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and was a 1973 graduate of St. Albans High School.

Surviving: wife, Lois; daughters, Kimberly Jean and Katherine Marie, both at home; mother, Mrs. Priscilla Perdew of St. Albans; sisters, Mrs. Judy Kelly of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Mrs. Kathy Miller and Mitzi Perdew, both of St. Albans; brothers, Jerry W. of Hurricane, Greg of Myrtle Beach, S.C., George E. II and Mark, both of St. Albans.

Service will be 2 p.m. Friday in Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. Larry McCallister officiating.  Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.  Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

 

 

Paul Kenneth Priddy

1954 - 2008

Paul Kenneth "Ken" Priddy, born November 9, 1954, of Charleston, formerly of St. Albans and Colorado, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008, at home after an extended illness. Ken was the son of Virginia Ann Whittington Priddy and the late Paul V. Priddy of St. Albans. Ken is survived by his wife and best friend, Carolyn Harvey Priddy; their children, Danielle Lynn Haught and husband, Tobe, of New Mexico, Stacey Leigh Gillan and husband, Nic, of Denver Colo., Elizabeth Kae Vance and husband, Aaron, of Hurricane, Jonathan Mullins of St. Albans and Timothy Mullins of St. Albans; and two grandchildren, Chase and Gracie Vance, who were the joy and pleasure of his life. He is also survived by his mother, Virginia Ann Priddy of St. Albans; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Wayne Mishoe of Florida and Pam and Erv Stauss of Virginia; and brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Carmen Priddy of St. Albans. He also has many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and a dog, Andy, who was his friend and companion. Ken grew up in St. Albans where he graduated from St. Albans High School in 1973. He attended St. Andrew United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime scout in the BSA. Ken was a toolmaker by trade. After an extended time with Union Carbide, he moved to Colorado where he worked for North Jefferson County Parks and Recreation. He retired from Apex in Arvada, Colo. "We lost a great son, husband, father and friend today. We will always love and miss him. Life is short, but he lived his life to the fullest! We will have you always and forever." Memorial services will be held at noon Saturday, November 15, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church with the Rev. Loretta D. Isaiah officiating. It was Kenny's wish to be cremated. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

 

 

Alan D. Ross

1955 - 2009

 

 

Vicki Shaver Ghareeb

1955 - 1997

Charleston Gazette Saturday March 22, 1997

HURRICANE - Vicki Shaver Ghareeb, 41, of Hurricane, formerly of St. Albans, died March 20, 1997, of cancer at home.

She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot, where she assisted with the children's department.  She was executive director on Museum in the Community, Hurricane, secretary of Teays Women's Investment Group, a member of Putnam Rotary and Putnam Area Kiwanis, a lifelong resident of the Kanawha Valley and a graduate of St. Albans High School and West Virginia State College.

Surviving: daughter, Danielle Mae Ghareeb at home; parents, Bob and Jean Shaver of Hurricane; sisters, Patty Shaver of Charlotte, N.C., Barb Thackston of Hurricane; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Bare of Scott Depot; several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot, with the Rev. L. Frank Frye officiating. Entombment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park mausoleum, St. Albans.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. John United Methodist Church, 4013 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, W.Va. 25560.

 

 

David Wayne Smith

1955 - 1977

Charleston Gazette Monday May 23, 1977

Rite Tuesday For Motorcycle Wreck Victim

Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday for David Wayne Smith, 22, of Culloden, who was killed in a motorcycle accident Saturday near St. Albans.

He was an employee of Fitzgerald Trucking Co., in Huntington, graduate of St. Albans High School, member of St. Peters United Methodist Church in St. Albans.

Surviving: mother, Mrs. Coralee Smith of Culloden; sister, Mrs. Brenda Kay Harkins of Huntington.

Service will be in St. Peters United Methodist with the Rev. Bill Dell officiating.  Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park. Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans.

 

 

Robert L. "Bobby" Smith

1954-2008

Published in The Columbus Dispatch from 5/6/2008 - 5/7/2008.

 Robert L. Smith, age 54, of Pataskala, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008, at home. Formerly of Westerville, Oh. Sales Manager for Contract Lumber in Pataskala. Preceded in death by parents Bernard and Eva Smith and sister Eva. Survived by children, Christopher (Christy) Smith of Westerville and Gregory (Stefanie) Smith of Lewis Center, Oh.; grandchildren, Tyler, Aubery, Katelyn, Amelia and Elena; beloved brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Rd., Westerville, Thursday 6-8 p.m., where service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2008. Pastor Mike Weaver officiating. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery.

 

 

Robert E. "Bob" Teets

1955 - 2002

Robert E. "Bob" Teets, 47, of Nitro died Dec. 31, 2002, in Flat Top, W.Va., due to injuries received in a truck accident.
He was a truck driver for Appalachian Tire Products, a former employee of Union Carbide, South Charleston, a member of the Nitro Moose Lodge and a 20-year resident of Nitro.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil C. Teets.
Surviving are his mother, Freda H. Teets of Florence, S.C.; sister, Marsha Teets Humphreys of Florence, S.C.; brothers, Jack Dempsey Teets of Greensburg, Ky., and Jerry Lee Teets of Gillette, Wyo.
Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans with Pastor Paul Romine officiating. Entombment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Friends may call from noon until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home.

 

 

Mark Weddell

1956 - 2002

The Duet, National Couples Network
4th Quarter, 2002
NETWORK WEBMASTER MARK WEDDELL
SUCCUMBS TO HEART ATTACK
By Ron & Dale, Chair Couple
On Saturday, September 28, 2002 Mark Weddell died suddenly and unexpectedly in Sweetwater, Tennessee where Mark and Sling were on the first day of a vacation trip to Toledo to visit Sling’s brother and family.
They had stopped in Sweetwater, after driving all night from St. Petersburg, to visit the caverns and underground lake tourist attraction there. Mark experienced a couple of episodes of shortness
of breath but dismissed them as nothing serious. On the way to the car to go to lunch, Mark collapsed and died. It happened very quickly. Paramedics were not able to revive him. Mark is survived by his partner Sling Pitts, and by three sisters and their husbands and children. He was only 46 years of age.
Remembering Mark
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a personal friend, and also reeling from the loss of talent that he shared with Florida Gulf Coast COUPLES and with the COUPLES National Network. The work he did for us will be taken up by others, but nothing will ever replace his warm, friendly spirit, his constant desire to give and share, and his exceptional commitment to the “COUPLES Concept” and all of the activities of the local group and the Network. We were among the very first to receive word of his sudden death - a phone message from Sling when we arrived home from a Saturday dinner. We were totally stunned, and overwhelmed with feelings. We pondered what to do – feeling pretty helpless to do much to help at that point. We got on the phone to an FGCC coffee talk event that was going on, to let some of the other members of the local group know as soon as possible. We also emailed the members of the Network Operating Board, and later made arrangements for the Network Member Services Couple to get the word out to all of the Affiliates.
Mark and Sling were known and loved by many - they attended almost all of the local FGCC events (rarely ever missed a dine-out), and also had attended the Network celebrations in San Antonio, St. Pete Beach, San Diego, and Ft. Lauderdale.
Mark and Sling were exceptionally devoted to the couples group. Shortly after FGCC was founded, we had an information table at the Tampa Pride festival - which that year was located in a large downtown dance club. That’s where Mark and Sling first talked to us. They were excited to find such a group and soon joined and became active. At the first election meeting a few months later, they were elected to be the Media Couple, taking over the monthly newsletter from us and making it into a much more professional looking publication.
They continued to serve on the Board of FGCC, developed a local web site for the group, and were elected Web Services Couple when the group split that position off from the Media Couple’s responsibilities. They also later served as Web Service Couple for the Network, taking over from Lisa and Mary K. In addition to the responsibilities of their board positions, they volunteered frequently to help with activities like beach parties and the after-pride get acquainted picnics. At one time Mark had worked in his family’s candy store, and every year conducted a candy making class for the local group just before the holidays.
They hosted many other events in their home as well - they purposely moved from a small town home to a very spacious house primarily so that they would be able to accommodate couples activities. Mark especially loved games like Trivial Pursuit - he had an exceptional knowledge of trivia - he was easily going to be everyone’s first “phone a friend” if we ever got to be contestants on Millionaire.
In the last year or so, Mark’s job had gotten more complicated and stressful. He was webmaster and computer guru for four related companies, and was required to travel quite a bit. Many of his work days were very long. And then on top of that, he still kept up with web projects and other commitments for COUPLES (he was quick to volunteer and had no idea how to say “no”). And he served as a personal computer guru problem solver for many of us, in his “spare” time. You could always tell that there were many things going on in his head at the same time. He was a classic “Type A” workaholic, although he did manage to find some time to kick back and relax (at least by external indications). He and Sling loved their house, which backed up to a bunch of trees and then a golf course, and was very quiet and private. Just before Mark and Sling left on the fateful vacation trip, we told them that we hoped that Mark would be able to truly unwind and slow down and leave a lot of the chaos behind. It is sadly ironic that, after driving all night from St. Pete to Tennessee, that Mark was taken from us before he ever had a chance to kick back and truly relax.
Mark and Sling had been together for 19 years. They met just two weeks after Sling “came out.” Sling’s entire gay life was with Mark. They were very close, and visibly very much in love. Mark’s death has been devastating to Sling - he continues to say “I still can’t believe that he is really gone.” It will be a long and difficult adjustment for Sling. Fortunately, the local FGCC group is very supportive and caring - Sling will not be alone in his struggle.
Meanwhile, Mark has probably already been recruited by the cyber angels to help advise the Almighty on what to do to cope with Bill Gates and the evil Microsoft monster. Rest in peace, sweetie, you will always be part of our lives and of everything that is COUPLES.
 

 

 

George Whiting

1954 - 1998

No obituary located.

 

 

 

Michael Denver Woosley

1954 - 1979

Charleston Gazette Thursday March 22, 1979

Service will be 1 p.m. Friday for Michael Denver Woosley, 24, of St. Albans who died Monday when he was struck by a car on U.S. 60 near the intersection of U.S. 35.

He was a member of the Nitro Church of God and was an employee of Rish Equipment Co. in St. Albans.

Surviving: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Woosley of St. Albans; sisters, Miss Rebecca Woosley of St. Albans, Mrs. Sharon Sheffield of Atoka, Okla.; brothers, William of Fort Wayne, Ind., Benny of Denver, Colo.

Service will be 1 p.m. Friday in Foglesong-Longanacre Funeral Home, Mullens, with the Rev. Dallas Adkins officiating.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton.  Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.