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Today's Obituaries Adkins, Travis A. Baker, Rev. Ray E. Bennett, Celesta H. Casto, Clovis D. Sr. Claudio, Harry Cottrell, Harold B. Flinn, Virgil N. Fraser, James A. Galyean, Cavendish A. Griffith, Joe H. Harless, Gertrude Helmick, Marjorie L. Henderson, Virginia L. Jarvis, Gilbert L. Lowery, Sara K. Maggio, Michel G. Sr. McClanahan, Darrell Melman, David Proctor, Emma M. Sands, Harry M. Seabolt, Sylvia M. Simmons, Paul W. Skinner, June A. Stover, Monty J. Taylor, Rosetta Witt, Kenneth A. Woods, Julian C. Jr.

Travis Allen Adkins

Travis Allen Adkins, 30, of Summersville, died Sept. 19, 2012. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, at Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral chapel.

Rev. Ray E. Baker

Rev. Ray E. Baker, 98; the Lord called home a mighty warrior on September 21, 2012, in Charleston. Ray served the Lord as a Baptist minister for more than 60 years. He was a powerful preacher whose sermons, with the conviction of the Holy Spirit, led hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people to the Lord. During the late '40s and early '50s, in addition to working his full-time job in the coal mines as an electrician, he conducted revival meetings almost continually in Webster, Nicholas, Braxton and Clay counties. Some of the revivals lasted several weeks with as many as 200 people being saved. In those days they did not close revivals until people stopped being saved. He founded the Baptist Church in Jerryville in the early '50s. Then, feeling the call to become a full-time minister, he left the coal mines and relocated to his first pastorate at New Prospect Baptist Church in Richwood; he also served this church a second time several years later, his last full-time pastorate. He served as pastor of Ripley Baptist Temple; Spring Fork Baptist Church on Campbells Creek in Charleston; and Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Kanawha City. He was a passionate church leader who emphasized training and developing folks to maximize their skill set to serve in the best possible position. It was his sincere desire to be able to influence people in a positive and spiritual manner. He was creative and initiated many programs, such as weekly home visitation, church bus ministry, Sunday school attendance and weekly Bible study, plus he was an extremely effective fundraiser, promoting numerous causes for the church. Another major priority was children; ministering to them, creating special programs and projects for them, and he was an expert at giving them his undivided attention when talking with them. Though retired, he continued to "fill the pulpit" for vacationing pastors and in churches that were "between pastors" into his 88th year.

He was a powerful prayer warrior and his prayers at services on Fridays at Charleston Gardens have been a blessing to many who attended. When he prayed, it was as though he was 30 years younger; even his voice was that of a much younger man. A signal that God had his hand on Ray right to the end. He worked in the coal mines for more than 20 years during the 1940s and 1950s, primarily in Widen and Jerryville. Both coal communities are now ghost towns; only a few people live in Widen and no one has lived in Jerryville for several years.

Born May 21, 1914, in Lizemores, he was the son of the late Elmer and Della Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 76 years, Ella Faye; and son, Edmund Ray Baker of Canonsburg, Pa.

Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Ann Baker of Canonsburg; and son, W.D., and daughter-in-law, JoAnn Baker, of Seattle, Wash. He had six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. One brother, Edward of Lizemores, also survives.

Friends are encouraged to call at Spring Fork Baptist Church, 320 Campbells Creek Drive, from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening, September 24.

Funeral service will be held at Spring Fork Baptist Church on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Long officiating. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Sugar Creek Cemetery, near Gassaway.

Ray spent his last four-plus years at Charleston Gardens, where he loved and was loved by staff and residents. The family would like to thank those who loved on him and took care of him, but particularly Dinace and Debby, the Dynamic Duo, for the amazing care, love and support provided to Ray during his stay there.

Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, is in charge of arrangements. Gifts to Hubbard Hospice House, in lieu of flowers, are welcomed.

Celesta Hill Bennett

Celesta Hill Bennett, 96, of Teays Valley, died September 18, 2012, after a short illness. She was born March 11, 1916, the oldest of five children, in Doddridge County.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph W. "Bill" Bennett; her parents, Ora A. and Lorla M. Hill of Big Flint; two brothers, Kermit and Jack Hill; and one sister, Patricia H. Broadwater of Parkersburg.

Celesta is survived by one sister, Doris H. Fluharty of Big Flint; daughter, Carolyn B. Meador and her husband, Jim, of Lafayette, Calif.; son, William A. "Bill" Bennett of Teays Valley; three granddaughters, Lynne M. Whyte, M.D., Cynthia M. Fisher and Michelle M. Chambers, all of California; and six great- grandchildren of California.

Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, September 24, at Bartlett- Burdette-Cox Funeral Home, Charleston, with her nephew, Michael J. Broadwater of Parkersburg, officiating. Burial will follow in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.

Friends and family may call the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Stroke Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at bartlettburdettecox.com.

Bartlett-Burdette-Cox will be handling the arrangements.

Clovis D. Casto Sr.

Clovis D. Casto Sr., 91, of Gandeeville, formerly of Kanawha City and Titusville, Fla., passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012, at the home of his grandson, Bart Berry.

Clovis was born in Staats Mill on September 27, 1920, the son of Earnest and Myrtle Casto. He was a retired mechanic who had owned and operated his own shops, including Casto's Auto Repair of Kanawha City.

Mr. Casto leaves behind three daughters, Betty Jo Berry and husband, Burley, of Elkview, Fran Brown and husband, Chester, of Bidwell, Ohio, and Karen McBride and companion, Rex Johnson, of Gallipolis, Ohio; sons, Clovis D. Casto Jr. and wife, Paula Casto, of Milton and Don Casto and his wife, Charlene, of Staats Mill; stepsons, Howard Smith and wife, Pam, of Titusville and Joey Smith and wife, Janette, of Mims, Fla.; stepdaughter, Karen Colclasure of Titusville; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris I. Casto, and one grandchild.

Funeral service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home with Pastor Shannon L. Skeen officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

Friends will be received by the family beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.

Harry Claudio

Harry Claudio, 92, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012, at the Madison Rehab Center, following a short illness. He was born March 22, 1920, in Van Meter, Pa., the son of the late Dominick and Ella (Rachel) Claudio. Mr. Claudio was owner and operator of Harry's Superette for 38 years; a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II; a charter member of Pines Country Club; a member of the Beau Monte Club; and a lifelong member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Star City.

Surviving Mr. Claudio are his son and daughter-in-law, David and Robin Claudio of Charleston; daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Daniel and Diane Taylor of Morgantown; sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Betty Martini of Star City; six grandchildren, Lindsey Taylor (Matthew) Reid of Lewis Center, Ohio, Andrea Taylor (Dave) Makin of Scott Depot, Emily Taylor of Morgantown and Nicholas, Zachary and Haley Claudio of Charleston; four great-grandchildren, Parker and Ella Reid of Lewis Center and Cameron and Lucas Makin of Scott Depot; and special companion, Betty Chittum of Westover.

Mr. Claudio was preceded in death by his brothers, James, Albert and Norman Claudio; and sisters, Rosalie Price and Gloria Claudio.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Trust Fund for the Poor or St. Ursula's Food Pantry c/o St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 3334-B University Ave., Morgantown, WV 26505.

Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Dering-Henson Funeral Home, 156 Foundry St., Morgantown, WV 26505.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Star City, with Father John DiBacco as celebrant. Burial will be in East Oak Grove Cemetery, Morgantown.

Arrangements entrusted to Dering-Henson Funeral Home, Morgantown.

Harold B. Cottrell

Harold B. Cottrell, 88, of SpencerSept. 21, 2012. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral.

Virgil Nile Flinn

Virgil Nile Flinn, 81, of Washington, W.Va., went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, September 21, 2012, at Camden-Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus.

He was born June 27, 1931, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Carl and Iva Gilbert Flinn. Virgil was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, class of 1950, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a Golden Gloves boxer and had worked for Piedmont Airlines and U.S. Airlines at the Wood County and Yeager airports for more than 37 years. He was a member of the Lubeck Volunteer Fire Department since 1963, where he was fire chief for 19 years. Virgil presently was serving on the Wood County Airport Authority Board, the Wood County Emergency Services Board of Directors and was active in the planning of the air shows at the Wood County Airport.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Mary Richards Flinn; five children; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike Street, South Parkersburg, with pastors Brady Stephens, Brian Harrel and Pasi Sikio officiating. Interment will follow in Lubeck Cemetery with full military rites by American Legion Post 15.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

James Allen Fraser

James Allen Fraser, 59, of Cross Lanes, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday morning, September 21, 2012.

He was born in Charleston on December 24, 1952, to James Allen Fraser Sr. and the late Gloria Withrow Fraser. He retired from Lowe's, where he was a sales and service associate. James was member of Fairview United Methodist Church, where he was active with the board of trustees and the choir ministry.

James leaves behind his father, James A. Fraser Sr., and son, Jason Fraser of Cross Lanes, and a number of family members and friends.

Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home with the Rev. Jarrold Lanham officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.

Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.

Cavendish Angel Galyean

Cavendish Angel Galyean died September 21, 2012, at home with her family, at the age of 61. Candy was born in Huntington on October 21, 1950. She attended Kingswood Cranbrook School in Michigan and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in sociology from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. She later obtained her master's degree from the College of Graduate Studies at West Virginia State College.

Candy was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, student and companion. She was also a vibrant member of the Charleston community and a proud West Virginian. She dedicated much of her time to early childhood education and advancement of the arts in her home state. She particularly loved her extensive work with Read Aloud West Virginia and enjoyed volunteering at Sunrise Museum and the Clay Center, in addition to producing and writing for Cambridge Educational.

Candy delighted in sharing her ardent love of literature and film with her great friends in film and book clubs throughout her life. Her endless curiosity led her on many exotic and colorful adventures that are remembered fondly by the family and friends fortunate to experience them with her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Doris and Harry Angel of Huntington; and her beloved husband of 15 years, Brent Galyean.

She is survived by her three daughters, Angela, ; her sister, Charlotte; her grandchildren, Horatio and Winifred; and her loving companion, Dave.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Candy's honor to Read Aloud West Virginia, www.readaloudwestvirginia.org.

A memorial service will be held at Edgewood Country Club on Friday, October 19, at 5 p.m.

Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.

Joe H. Griffith

Joe H. Griffith, 79, of Newark, Ohio, formerly of Elk Creek, died Sept. 20, 2012. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, at Krantz- McNeely Funeral Home Chapel, Man. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral home.

Gertrude Harless

Gertrude Harless, 91, of St. Albans, died Sept. 22, 2012. Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements.

Marjorie Leland Helmick

Marjorie Leland Helmick, 95, of St. Albans, died Sept. 21, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, surrounded by her family. Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia Light Henderson

Virginia Light Henderson, 74, of Bentley, Mich., formerly of Fayetteville, died Sept. 21, 2012. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home Chapel, Fayetteville. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Gilbert Larue Jarvis

Gilbert Larue Jarvis, 77, of Shrewsbury, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012, at Golden Living Center, Glasgow, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mae O. and Keith L. Jarvis; and brothers, James E. and Donald K. Jarvis.

Gilbert is survived and will be sadly missed by his wife of 57 years, Connie; son, Keith L. Jarvis of South Charleston; daughter, Retta M. Spelock of Shrewsbury; grandson, Eric V. Spelock Jr. and his wife, Angie, of Oak Hill; and two great-grandchildren, Haley M. Spelock and Logan Spelock.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, at Fidler & Frame Funeral Home, Belle, with the Rev. Bartholomew Perry officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

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

Sara Kate Lowery

Sara Kate Lowery, our precious angel, 22, of St. Albans, passed away September 19, 2012.

She was born August 4, 1990, and was a daughter of Brian and Bonnie Ray Lowery of St. Albans.

Sara was a 2008 graduate of St. Albans High School, where she played on the volleyball team. She was a cheerleader during her years at Hayes Middle School, St. Albans. She had an outgoing personality and was kindhearted to everyone she met. One of her greatest passions was the friendships she made. Shopping with her friends was her favorite pastime. She was a loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and niece and will always be remembered for her beautiful smile. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Howard Lowery Jr.; maternal grandparents, Averil and Nana Ray; and uncle, Steve Lowery.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Blake Lowery of St. Albans; sister, Laura Lowery of St. Albans; nephew, Brayden Lowery of St. Albans; paternal grandmother, Shirley Ann Lowery of Charleston; and three uncles.

A celebration of Sara's life will be 3 p.m. Sunday, September 23, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B St., St. Albans, with H.R. Whittington as celebrant.

A time of remembrance and gathering for family and friends will be from 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home.

A graveside service with burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, September 24, at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.casdorphandcurry.com.

Michel G. Maggio Sr.

Mr. Michel "Mike" Gaetana Maggio Sr., 85, of Charleston, passed away peacefully on September, 22, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Mike spent most of his life as a resident of Miami, on Cabin Creek. He was born May 12, 1927, to Francisco and Christina Maggio in Stickney, Raleigh County. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his four sisters and their husbands, Joe and Dolly Sowers, Clifford and Annie Williams, Marco and Julia Cipalot and Paul and Addie Stone.

Mike was retired from American Electric Power Company's Kanawha River Plant in Glasgow. He enjoyed bowling, fishing at his family camp on Smith Mountain Lake, Va., and football. He was especially fond of the WVU Mountaineers and the Pioneers of East Bank High School. He was recognized as a Director's Club Member of the Mountaineer Athletic Club and was named East Bank High School Alumnus of the Year in 1978. Mike was captain of Coach Roy Williams' 1944 Pioneer football team that achieved a 9-1 record. He was named to the first team all Southern that year and received offers to play football from Duke, Tennessee and Kentucky. He elected to take a "war time diploma" in December 1944 and enlisted in the United States Coast Guard, where he proudly served on the USS Pride (a destroyer escort) during World War II.

Upon discharge from the Coast Guard he returned home to Miami, on Cabin Creek, where he helped his mother and sister run Probo Grocery, the family grocery store. He met and married Inez "Murph" Murphy, from Swandale, in 1949 and they set up housekeeping in Miami. He drove the high school bus during the 1950s and transported many Cabin Creek students to and from East Bank High School. During the early 1960s he began a road construction career with Vic Greene Construction Company, where he learned to handle all forms of heavy equipment. Mike was adept at driving and operating Ukes, large dozers and rock crushers. He worked on the construction of several major highway projects around the state of West Virginia, including the South Side expressway in Charleston, Interstate 64 in Putnam and Greenbrier counties and Interstate 77 north of Charleston.

In order to spend more time with his family, Mike took a job with FMC in South Charleston at the ordinance plant. He worked his way up to foreman status until the plant began to downsize due to the end of the Vietnam War. In 1969 he started working for Appalachian Power at the Kanawha River Plant in Glasgow. Mike was eventually promoted to store room manager of the plant and remained in that position until his retirement in 1995. Mike and Murph were regular members of the Appalachian Power bowling league that bowled on Monday nights at Robin Lanes for many years.

One of the great accomplishments Mike achieved for his beloved East Bank High School was helping to re-charter and reorganize the East Bank High School Athletic Boosters Club. He helped to obtain the funds and pay for the construction of the field house at Calvert Field, the home of his beloved EBHS Pioneers. Through the hard work and efforts of Mike and fellow Pioneer supporters, the building was paid off in two years. For more than 30 years Mike was the head of the "side line chain gang and he operated the down marker" for home EBHS Pioneer football games. He also routinely arrived hours before home football games and popped the corn that was served at EBHS games for many years. He will long be remembered by many Pioneer supporters, players and coaches for his devotion to the Pioneer football team.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Inez "Murph" Maggio; his daughter, Beverly M. Anderson and William M. Anderson of Virginia Beach, Va.; son, Michel G. Maggio Jr. and Connie J. Maggio of Huntersville, N.C.; and daughter, Mary Kathryn Maggio-Sheets and Steven C. Sheets of Charleston. Mike was very proud of all of his grandchildren, Bryan M. Anderson and wife, Kristina Anderson, Michael D. Anderson, Blair F. Maggio, Michael T. Maggio and Tyler C. Sheets; and his one great-grandchild, Raven M. Anderson. Mike will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and all who knew and loved him.

Arrangements will be finalized on Monday, September 24. Please call Wilson Funeral Home at 304-343-5196 for service date and time.

Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, is handling arrangements.

Darrell McClanahan

Darrell McClanahan, 84, of Medina, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2012. He was born August 7, 1928, in Charleston, the son of the late Herman and Bertha (Dickerson) McClanahan. Darrell served nine years in the Navy. He worked at Midland Ross in Cleveland, Ohio, and Fortune National Life Insurance Company in Pittsburgh, Pa. He attended Medina Church of the Nazarene. The loves of his life were his horses. He owned, bred and trained Thoroughbred horses for over 40 years.

Darrell is survived by his wife, Christine (Pauley) McClanahan; daughter, Georgette (Terry) Forbes; son, Darrell (Allison) McClanahan Jr.; granddaughter, Elisha; great-grandson, Landen; and sister, Erma McClanahan.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Earnest and Charles; and sisters, Edith Withrow, Eva and Effie McClanahan and Mary Jane Christo, all of West Virginia.

A memorial service for Darrell will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 29, at Medina Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Pete Ryder officiating. Interment will be in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Medina Church of the Nazarene. Condolences and special memories may be shared online at www.heritagecremation.com.

Heritage Cremation Society, Louisville, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements.

David Melman

David Melman, 72, of St. Albans, died Sept. 22, 2012. Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements.

Emma Marilee Proctor

Surrounded by her loving family, Emma Marilee Gay Proctor said goodbye to this world and began her new life, where her mansion awaited her and where she would walk the streets of gold, beginning on September 21, 2012.

Marilee entered this world on May 17, 1922, to Nathan and Grace (Lowe) Gay. She graduated from Charleston High School, where she played the violin in the school's orchestra. She later completed business school and was employed by Greyhound Bus Company and WL Smith Wholesale Company. Marilee would meet the man of her dreams, Harold Eugene Proctor, and would become his bride on October 24, 1926. She would refer to him as "Gene" but would call him "Dad" when speaking to him. Whenever she would call him "Dad," her youngest grandson would ask, "Are you talking about my dad or your dad?"

They enjoyed their summer vacations to Anna Maria Island in Bradenton, Fla., and their many camping trips to Sutton Lake. Marilee loved the outdoors, flowers, fishing or sitting in the camper while her "boys" hunted.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years, Gene; her brother, James Gay; and her sisters, Dorma Dell and Grace.

Left to share many stories are her two sons, Danny (Cathy) of Rand and Randy (Lou Ann) of Fairmont. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, Tracy Asbury (Mike) of Rockville, Md., Rick Proctor (Jessica) and Kristi Proctor of Fairmont and Chris Proctor of Rand. She also leaves behind two great-granddaughters, Dalena Durst of Rockville and Gwyneth Jailyn of Fairmont. Carol, David, Becky and Judy, her special nephew and nieces, are also left to share stories and memories.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, September 23, at Stevens and Grass Funeral Home, Malden.

Service will be 11 a.m. Monday, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m, at Kanawha Salines Presbyterian Church, Malden, where she had been a member since 1983. The Rev. John Appleton will conduct the service. The burial will follow the service in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

For flowers, or to leave a condolence for the family of Emma Marilee Gay Proctor, please go to www.stevensandgrass.com.

Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, is in charge of the arrangements.

Harry M. Sands

Mr. Harry M. Sands, 79, of Cross Lanes, died Sept. 21, 2012, at home. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Cross Lanes Baptist Church, Cross Lanes. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, is serving the Sands family.

Sylvia M. Seabolt

Sylvia M. Seabolt, 89, of Mammoth, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 20, 2012, with her loving family at her side.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Elizabeth Johnson; son and daughter-in-law, Freeman and Carolyn Seabolt; son- in-law, Marvin Barger; sister, Sarah Johnson; brothers, Viril, Lonnie, Cecil, Charles, Homer and Rufus; sisters-in-law, Leota, Doris, Phyllis, Leona and Phyllis; grandson, Douglas Conway Seabolt; and great-granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth Grubb.

Sylvia loved making quilts, canning, growing flowers, worshiping her Lord and Savior and singing in the church choir and reading the word of God.

She is survived by her daughters, Dortha (Joe) Morris, with whom she lived, and Bertha Barger of Williamsburg, Va.; brother, Okey (Gale) Johnson of Spangler; sisters-in-law, Elsie, Jackie, Annie and Goldie Johnson; 10 grandchildren, Tina (Chad) Morris Smith of St. Albans, Ernie (Kim) of Montgomery, Duane (Susan) of Hawaii, David (Connie) of Virginia, Robert (Keri) and Susan (Jason) Meador of Charleston, George (Marie) of Hawaii and Ray, Earl and Freddie Barger of Virginia; 13 great-grandchildren; five step-great- grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Francis Seabolt, address unknown; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Special thanks to her pastor, Jackie Pittman and his wife, Tammi, for always being there; Hospice for all their kindness and support; and Dr. Lewis and Alissa Bird for their kindness. Special thanks to Aunt Elsie Johnson for all the wonderful things she did and Lula Belle Ransom for all her visits, prayers and support.

Service will be noon Monday, September 24, at Shrewsbury Church of God, Shrewsbury, with Pastor Jackie Pittman officiating. Burial will follow the service in Seabolt Family Cemetery, Laural Fork.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, September 23, at Cooke Funeral Home, 600 Old Fort St., Cedar Grove.

Condolences may be sent to the family via the website, www.cookefuneralhome.com.

Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove, is in charge of arrangements.

Paul W. Simmons

Paul W. Simmons, 78, of Cox's Mill, died Sept. 21, 2012, following an extended illness. Service will be 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.

June A. Skinner

June A. Skinner, 86, of Glenville (Baldwin Community), died Sept. 21, 2012, following an extended illness. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the mortuary.

Monty Joe Stover

Monty Joe Stover, 63, of Eleanor, died Sept. 22, 2012. Service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo. Family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. A full obituary will appear in Monday's edition. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, is in charge of arrangements.

Rosetta 'Jackie' Taylor

Rosetta "Jackie" Taylor, 76, of Charleston, went home to heaven on September 20, 2012.

Jackie was a legal secretary/assistant, having retired from CAMC after a long career in the legal field. Over the years she worked for several prominent Charleston attorneys and businessmen and a judge. She attended Sissonville Bible Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Cecil and Melva Vance; brothers, Mike, Eddie and Duane Vance; and sister, Sue Good.

Jackie will be sorrowfully missed by her husband, Harrison Taylor; daughter and son-in-law, Wylene and Larry Shamblin of Sissonville; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Sharon Taylor of Charleston; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Greg Young of Charleston; brothers, John Vance of Cross Lanes, Pat Vance of Nitro and Sam Vance of Charleston; sisters, Sharon Layne and Terri Vance, both of Charleston; cousins, Bill and Thelma Bunting of Charleston; six grandchildren, Scott Taylor, Erin Stroup, Krista Belcher, Derek Shamblin, Briana Young and Hannah Young; five great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Lily, Lucas, Caden and Makena; and other family and many friends.

Jackie was a multi-talented person with many pursuits. She enjoyed photography, digitally enhancing photographs on her computer, cake decorating, reading, music and, her great love, singing. She loved things that sparkle and shine and could take any plain, drab object and brighten it up. She took pleasure in learning new crafts, traveling on the Blue Ridge Parkway and singing with her band, the Appalachian Rounders, at various nursing homes throughout the Kanawha Valley.

The family wishes to thank Diane Carte and the ER/ICU nursing staff at St. Francis Hospital for the care they provided during our beloved mom's final days.

Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Monday, September 24, at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. David Thaxton officiating.

Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Per Jackie's wishes, her remains will be cremated.

The family will accept memorial online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com.

Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Taylor Family.

Kenneth Alan Witt

Kenneth Alan Witt, 49, of Huntington, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012, at St. Mary's Medical Center.

Funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday at Cross Lanes Baptist Church, 102 Knollwood Drive, Cross Lanes, by Pastor Seth Polk. Burial will be at a later date.

Kenneth was born May 3, 1963, in Charleston. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a graduate of Nitro High School. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Sherman and Freda Witt; and maternal grandparents, Tony and Pauline McClanahan.

Survivors include his father, Verril T. (Norma) Witt of Nitro; his mother, Linda P. (Paul) Roberts of St. Albans; three sisters, Lora Witt, Rita (Eric) Parsons and Dora (Patrick) Belcher; several nieces and nephews; and many other family members.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Prestera and St. Mary's Medical Center for the care given to Kenny.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Cross Lanes Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.regerfh.com.

Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements.

Julian Clarence Woods Jr.

Julian Clarence Woods Jr., 73, of St. Albans, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Huntington VA Medical Center.

Born September 5, 1939, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Julian C. Woods Sr. and Lora I. LeMaster Coleman.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired school bus driver for Kanawha County schools.

He is survived by his children, Evelyn Cox (Joey) of Monroe, N.C., Norman Woods of Monroe, Tammy Dillo (Butch Byrd) of St. Albans and Cassandra Martin (Don) of Teays Valley; sisters, Ruth Martin of Spotsylvania, Va., Sibyl McIntyre of Evans, Cora Sargent, Carolyn Paul and Nancy Wileman, all of St. Albans, and Sharon Edwards of Poca; brothers, Chester Woods of St. Albans, Jim Woods of Cottageville, Don Coleman of Atlanta, Ga., and Jerry Woods and Richard Woods, both of St. Albans; six grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 24, at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, with Pastor Jim Dillo officiating.

Friends may visit one hour prior to the service at Bartlett- Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Huntington VA Medical Center, 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, WV 25704. You may also share memories or condolences with the family at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans, is in charge of arrangements.

Funerals Today Cummings, Barbara W. 2 p.m., Cunningham-Parker- Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, Charleston. Ellison, Ralph R. 3 p.m., Rose and Quesenberry Shady Spring Chapel, Shady Spring. Hall, Norma J. 2 p.m., Ripley Baptist Temple, Ripley. Howard, Elizabeth A. 2:30 p.m., Mount Hope Presbyterian Church, Mount Hope. Lowery, Sara K. 3 p.m., Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans. Niewierowski, Patricia A. 2 p.m., Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston.

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