September 11, 2008 03:20 pm
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Susie L. Bailey
Susie L. Bailey, 84, of Scarbro, formerly of Long Branch, died Sept. 8, 2008, at the Plateau Medical Center at Oak Hill following a long illness.
Born at Birchton, on Aug. 25, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Weaver and Gracie Kincaid Weaver. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Corbet W. Bailey; a son, Roy E. Bailey; granddaughter, Melodie Bailey; a great-grandson, John D. Wilson; brothers, Floyd, Charlie, Ashby and Alfred; and sisters, Margaret, Annie and Velma.
Surviving: sons, Clyde Bailey and wife, Cleo, of Princewick, William Bailey and wife, Paula, of Mount Hope, and Tracy Bailey and wife, Ruby, of Gloucester, Va.; daughters, Patricia Bailey and husband, Mickey, of Clear Creek, and Gracie Holley and husband, Bobby, of Pax; sisters, Emma Austin of Carlisle and Brenda Hughes and husband, Jim, of Mount Hope; a special caregiver, Polly Williams; special friends, Gladys Holley and Edgar Bowyer; and many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Graveside rites and burial will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Pax Community Cemetery at Pax, with the Rev. Loretta Taylor officiating.
Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the community center.
Online condolences may be sent to the guest book at www.roseandquesenberry.net.
Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley.
Dr. Lyle Blackwell
Dr. Lyle Blackwell was born in Charleston on Jan. 29, 1932, the only child of the late James Elvin Blackwell and Sarah Margaret Ballard Blackwell, and passed away Sept. 1, 2008, in Kingsport, Tenn.
He was a graduate of Gauley Bridge High School, West Virginia University, Chrysler Institute of Engineering, and the Ohio State University which he attended as a National Science Foundation Fellow receiving the PhD degree in 1966.
He married, in 1953, Mary Jean Fitzgerald, his high school sweetheart.
After graduation from WVU in 1954 with a BSEE, he accepted a position at Chrysler Central Engineering and the couple moved to Detroit where their first two sons were born. The young family returned to West Virginia in the late 1950s and in the early 1960s he accepted a teaching position at West Virginia Tech where he remained for 30 years.
He was proud of the fact that when he assumed charge of Tech’s engineering programs in 1966, not a single one was accredited by the appropriate national agencies, and when he left as Dean of Engineering, every engineering program was fully accredited and national engineering honor societies such as Eta Kappa Nu, Pi Tau Sigma, and the flagship society Tau Beta Pi had been established on campus. West Virginia Tech had become a legitimate and nationally known engineering school with a dedicated faculty and more than a thousand undergraduate engineering students.
He was a bit of a Renaissance man and had many interests. He loved travel; even after being diagnosed with lung disease he determinedly packed up his pills and breathing apparatus and visited five continents. He was a voracious reader, he was a better than average photographer, he sketched in pencil and in ink, he painted in watercolor and oils, he wrote books and bad poetry, and he was a skilled modeler. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved camping in the outdoors and his hunting lodge in Virginia. He composed, arranged and conducted instrumental and vocal music, gave concerts, and loved his piano. Piano jazz was his passion and he played solo performances as well as with groups, most recently the Kingsport big band, the “Has Beens.”
He was a member of Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, Phi Kappa Psi, IEEE, and was a registered professional engineer.
He was among the longest continuous members of the Gauley Bridge Baptist Church (for more than 65 years) serving, at one time or another, as Sunday school teacher, youth leader, church moderator, treasurer, and choir director.
In 1998 Lyle and Mary retired to Kingsport, Tenn., where they became associate members of the First Broad Street United Methodist Church.
Surviving: his devoted and loving wife of 55 years, Mary Fitzgerald Blackwell; their five children and families: son, Dr. Jim Blackwell of Summersville, son, Dr. Jerry and Cindy Blackwell of Kingsport and grandsons Joey, Ryan and Brad; son, Scott Blackwell of Columbus, Ohio, and grandchildren Michael Blackwell, Paul and Katy Dalton Rigsby, Patrick and Sarah Dalton Ortlieb and great-granddaughter Emeila Ortlieb, daughter, Diane and Mark Pendleton of Hurricane, and granddaughters Meredith and Erin Pendleton, son, Matt and Amber Blackwell of Columbus, and grandsons Lyle and Samuel Blackwell; and his beloved aunts, Viola Tucker and Madora Ballard, as well as Karleen Dalton Blackwell and Bianca Blackwell.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gauley Bridge Baptist Church, PO Box 787, Gauley Bridge, WV 25085.
A memorial service was conducted Sept. 6 at Gauley Bridge Baptist Church in Gauley Bridge. Burial was in the church cemetery.
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Arrangements by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, Tenn.
Dennis Morgan Crist
Dennis Morgan Crist, 59, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, formerly of Hico, died Sept. 7, 2008, at Ohio State University East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
Born Dec. 12, 1948, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Marion Ivan and Hilda Myrtle Carte Crist. He also was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Crist, on Dec. 28, 2007.
Mr. Crist was a heavy equipment operator for a coal strip mine.
Surviving: his wife, Donna Crist of Canal Winchester, Ohio; sons, Jeff Crist of Charleston and Greg Crist of Columbus, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Ashley McLaughlin of Columbus, Ohio; a stepson, Matthew McLaughlin of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, Donald Crist of Odenton, Md., and Daniel Crist of New Richmond, Ohio; and one grandchild, Alex Crist.
Graveside service was Sept. 10 at Restlawn Memory Gardens at Victor, with Pastor Eric Kitchen officiating. Burial followed in Restlawn Memory Gardens at Victor.
Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Ansted.
Belinda Sue Legg Ferrell
Belinda Sue Legg Ferrell, 53, of Russellville, died Sept. 1, 2008, following a long illness.
Born May 24, 1955, in Nicholas County, she was a daughter of Laddie and Lorena Legg of Russellville.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and “Nanny,” a seamstress, a homemaker and a member of Russellville Baptist Church. She will be sadly missed.
She was the loving wife of Roger “Dennis” Ferrell Sr. for 36 wonderful years. Also surviving: a daughter, Lisa Ferrell-Kesterson and husband, Larry, of Mount Nebo; sons, R.D. Ferrell and wife, April, of Saturday Road, and Jeremy Ferrell and wife, Gina, of Layland; grandchildren, Garrett, Gracie, Grant, Grayson and Griffin … Nanny’s precious G-Babies; brothers, Charles Bryant and wife, Debbie, of Lookout, Clyde Legg and wife, Lynnette, of Saturday Road, sisters; Pam Pollock and husband, John, of Jetersville, Va., Glenna Legg of Ansted; along with numerous family members and friends.
Funeral service was Sept. 5 at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Chapel in Ansted, with Pastor Shirley Hellms officiating. Burial followed in Restlawn Memory Gardens at Victor.
Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Ansted.
Myra Faye Fernandez Ford
Myra Faye Fernandez Ford, 76, of Oak Hill, died Sept. 7, 2008, at Plateau Medical Center in Oak Hill.
Born Nov. 28, 1931, at Ramsey, she was the daughter of the late Joe Fernandez Jr. and Carrie Meleese Terry Fernandez. She also was preceded in death by a son, Geoffrey Todd Ford, who died at age three in 1965; and her cousin and best friend, Maxine Hamilton.
Faye was the retired comptroller for WOAY in Oak Hill, with 42 years’ service.
She attended Fellowship Memorial Baptist Church, Oak Hill.
Surviving: sons, Mark Ford and wife, Stephanie, of Fayetteville, and Cam Ford and wife, Pam, of Hico; grandchildren whom she loved and adored, Matt and Katy Ford of Hico; and honorary grandchildren, Allison and Emily Lewis of Fayetteville.
Service was Sept. 10 at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Warren Gilpin officiating. Burial was at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Fellowship Memorial Baptist Church, PO Box 317, Oak Hill, WV 25901
Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.
Alfred Alonzo Hatfield
Alfred Alonzo Hatfield, 69, of Danese, died Sept. 6, 2008.
Born Jan. 6, 1939, at Lawton, he was the son of the late William Alfred and Ethel Marguerite Bragg Hatfield. He also was preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Geneva Hatfield Shuck and Lucille Elizabeth Hatfield Kahn.
Alfred had worked hard building a successful trucking business until his retirement. He was always willing to lend an ear and give advice when asked. Bluegrass music was a passion of his that broadened his huge circle of friends.
He was a born-again Christian and proud member of Green Valley Methodist Church.
His presence will be missed by family and friends, but none greater than his wife of 48 years, Audrey June Martin Hatfield, whom he married Nov. 12, 1959. Other survivors include daughters, Alfreda Smith of New Bern, N.C., Sheila Morphis and husband Kevin of Thomasville, N.C., and June Stewart and husband Eric of Summersville; grandchildren, Adam Bowman and wife Keri of Beckley, Chastity Bowman of Summersville, Paige Smith of New Bern, N.C., and Jenna Hamrick and husband Brian of Summersville; great-grandchild, Jakob Bowman of Beckley; and great-grandson-to-be, Isaac Hamrick, due to arrive in October. He also had several nieces and nephews.
Services were Sept. 9 at Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle, with Rev. Jessie Pope, Rev. Allen Whitt, and Rev. Sherman McCombs officiating. Burial followed at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville.
Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle.
George Cleo Morton
George Cleo Morton, 88, of Mount Lookout, formerly of Lizemores, died Sept. 6, 2008, at the VA Medical Center, Beckley.
Born Nov. 25, 1919, at Lizemores, he was the son of the late George Monroe and Martha Alice Smith Morton. He also was preceded in death by his sister, Lena K. Nichols.
Mr. Morton was a retired employee from Clonch Industries at Dixie.
He was a World War II Army veteran, serving on the Burma Road Supply Route, a member of Ansted VFW Post 7695, and a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, Lizemores.
Surviving: his caregivers and nephew, Jim and Doris Nichols of Mount Lookout; special niece, Julia Nichols of Mount Lookout; other nephews, Paul Nichols of Elkhart, Ind., William Nichols of South Charleston, Douglas Nichols of Fayetteville, and Greg Nichols of Grotto, Va.; and niece, Mary Doyle of Florence, Ky.
The funeral service was held Sept. 10, 2008, at Pennington Funeral Home Chapel, Gauley Bridge, with the Rev. Carl E. Burrows officiating. Interment was at Sunset Cemetery, Fola, with military graveside service conducted by Ansted VFW Post 7695.
Arrangements by Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge.
Darrell Edward Richmond
Darrell Edward Richmond, 66, of Fayetteville, died Sept. 4, 2008, at the Beckley VA Medical Center, after a short illness.
Born Aug. 8, 1942, at Elkins, he was the son of Frances Lyons Richmond of Fayetteville and the late Oris “Doc” Richmond.
Darrell was a beloved son, father, husband, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He served in the Army as a military policeman during the Vietnam War.
He was a retired carpenter, a “doting dad” to his two dogs, Oliver and Junior, and he enjoyed shooting pool.
Surviving: his wife, Jackie Dean of Fayetteville; mother, Frances Richmond of Fayetteville; a son, Tim and wife, Kim, of Rock Cave; a daughter, Tracy and companion, Bryan Wickline, of Fayetteville; stepchildren, Kimberly Runyon and husband, Philip, and John Payne and wife, Laurie, both of Meridian, Miss.; sisters, Kathy Sheridan and husband, Bill, of Cross Lanes and Shelby Jeffries of Fayetteville; his grandchildren, Brandi, Jason, Waylon, Logan, Christopher, Charles, and Laura; a special niece, Michelle Wasson and husband, Chris, of Cross Lanes; a lifelong friend, Jimmy Harris; and many extended family and friends.
The family received friends Sept. 7 at the Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home Chapel, Fayetteville.
In keeping with Darrell’s wishes, he was cremated, with interment of cremains to follow at a later date.
Online condolences and other information available at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville.
Linda Kay Smith
Linda Kay Smith, 50, of Mount Hope, died Aug. 25, 2008, in Mount Hope.
Born Oct. 29, 1957, in Raleigh County, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Nettie Webb Smith. She also was preceded in death by an infant son, Brian Smith; sisters, Gloria Gray and Carolyn Sue Smith; and brothers, Richard Smith and Galen Smith.
Ms. Smith was a homemaker.
Surviving: son, Roger Dale Smith of Mount Hope; brothers, Billy Smith of Raleigh, Otis Smith of Mount Hope and Carlos Smith of McGraw; sisters, Bonnie Thompson of Mount Hope and Martha Mollohan of Elyria, Ohio; grandchildren, Eric and R.J. Smith, both of Mount Hope; her grandson’s mother, Sandra; by many nieces and nephews and special friends, Tony and Jane Ann Smith of Kilsyth.
A memorial service was held Sept. 7 at Tyree Funeral Home in Mount Hope with Rev. Okey Slate officiating.
Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope.
Della Bennett Todd
Della Bennett Todd, 84, of Dublin, Va., formerly of Layland, died Sept. 4, 2008, at Highland Ridge Rehab in Dublin, Va.
Born June 18, 1924, in Crab Orchard, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Alice Plumley Bennett. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Delbert Todd, in 2005; daughters, Jeanie Ann Todd and Bessie Sue Cox; a son, Tommy Joe Todd; sisters, Stella Rouse and Marie Adkins; and brothers, Charlie, Howard, and Junior Bennett.
Della was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.
Surviving: daughters, Janice Gee and husband Bill of Radford, Va., and Mary June Lilly of Rainelle; sisters, Nannie Hunt of Daniels and Sarah Adkins of Shady Spring; grandchildren, Carolyn Tilley, Kathy Taylor, Richard Lilly, and Todd Gee; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Services were Sept. 7 at Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle, with Pastor Darrell Linkous officiating. Burial followed in the New Salem Church Cemetery in Abraham.
Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle.
Darrell ‘Butch’ Dean Zutaut
Darrell “Butch” Dean Zutaut, 51, of Oak Hill, died Sept. 7, 2008, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C.
Born Sept. 14, 1956, at Beckley, he was the son of Margaret Phillips Zutaut of Oak Hill and the late A.E. “Ed” Zutaut.
He was a delivery driver for United Parcel Service.
Darrell was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Hill. He also was a member of Teamsters Local 175.
Surviving, in addition to his mother: his wife, Aquilla Rinehart Zutaut; daughter, Heather Zutaut Deahl and husband, John, of Atlanta, Ga.; brothers, Bryan Zutaut and wife, Kathy, of Oak Hill and Keith Zutaut and wife, Melinda, of Teays Valley; and a multitude of family and friends too numerous to name.
Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, with the Rev. David Richardson officiating. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.
Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society WV Chapter, 333 East Carson Street, Suite 441, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.
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