Obituaries — May 14, 2009

Dustin Henry Basham

Dustin Henry Basham, 64, an Oak Hill native, died May 2 in Tallahassee, Fla., following a lingering illness.

Born Aug. 18, 1944, he was the son of Hank and Grettis Basham, both former Oak Hill residents, now living in Panama City, Fla. He was the grandson of Giles and Virgie Basham, lifelong residents of Oak Hill, who also preceded him in death.

Born in Oak Hill, he had lived most of his life in Panama City and Tallahassee, Fla.

Dustin attended Emory University in Atlanta and graduated with a degree in business administration from Florida State University.

Dustin enjoyed three successful careers and won acclaim in all of them. He won three national “golden coin” awards for innovative banking advertising and public relations when he was an officer with Lewis State Bank in Tallahassee. He owned his own advertising agency in Panama City and, along with his father Hank, published several award-winning location guides in North Florida cities.

He founded “Marsh Rider” magazine for the Florida Airboat Association and was editor-in-chief of the magazine. “Marsh Rider” has won awards as Conservation Publication of the Year and for its outstanding service to the airboating and sportsman’s community in Florida.

He wrote two columns for the magazine “Propwash,” a compilation of sports-humor stories and a column Will ‘O the Wisp, which were reflections on life. His and Bonnie’s airboat is named Willa the Wisp.

Dustin was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow and earned his Woodman’s badge in 2004, which is awarded to adults for exemplary volunteer efforts on behalf of the Boy Scouts. He was Master of the Jackson Masonic Lodge AF&AM;#1; a perpetual member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of York Rite, Scottish Rite and the Shrine. He was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.

He was active in youth education efforts on behalf of the Boy Scouts and played a leadership role in Sigma Chi initiations at the University of Florida and Florida State University.

He was a PADI instructor and enjoyed scuba diving, fishing, reading and air boating.

Surviving, in addition to his parents: his wife of 24 years, Bonnie; daughters, Jessica and Sandyl Byars (Todd); and brother, Bob (Sandi), all of Tallahassee.

Funeral services were held at the Christ Episcopal Church in Monticello, Fla.



Grace Susie Crowder

Grace Susie Crowder, 96, of Ansted, died May 5, 2009.

Service was May 9 at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home Chapel, Ansted, with the Rev. Stephen Fridenmaker and the Rev. Verlin Secrist officiating. Burial followed in Restlawn Memory Gardens, Victor.

Please make memorial donations to the Gideons, PO Box 429, Oak Hill, WV 25901.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Ansted.



James Hobart Evans

James Hobart Evans, 55, of Oak Hill, died May 5, 2009, at his home following a sudden illness.

Born Aug. 30, 1953, in Beckley, he was the son of Mildred Faye Robinson Tyree of Oak Hill, and the late Roy Ray Evans. He also was preceded in death by his daughter, Annie Evans.

Mr. Evans was a driver for Ambassador Taxi and Limo Service in Beckley. He had made his home in Oak Hill for several years.

Surviving: his wife, Paula Thornquest Evans; a daughter, Mildred Crisp and husband John of Tennessee; stepchildren, Steven Battles of Oak Hill, Krista Pritt and fiancé Michael Young, Michael Meddings and wife Amanda of Beckley; a brother, Arnold Evans of Oak Hill; father- and mother-in-law, Paul and Linda Thornquest of Beckley; several grandchildren; and Jasmine, John, McKinzi, Livie, Sebastian, Roman, Elisabeth and Alexis.

Service was May 8 at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley, with the Rev. Allan Copenhaver officiating. Burial followed in the Evans Cemetery on Race Track Road, Prosperity.

Online condolences may be sent at www.roseandquesenberry.net.

Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley.



Larry E. Harding

Larry E. Harding, beloved husband and father, died Friday morning, May 8, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, following a sudden, massive heart attack earlier that morning. Up until that morning, he had no known health problems and was active as usual.

Born Oct. 17, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late George E. “Jiggs” Harding and Vona Lewis Harding. Larry also was preceded in death by his 18-year-old brother, James, in 1962; his maternal grandparents, Homer and Gertrude Wilson Lewis; and paternal grandparents, William S. Harding and Mary Jane Hogg Harding.

He, along with his twin brother, Gary, returned to Oak Hill at the age of three months. Larry remained a resident of Oak Hill the remainder of his life.

Larry graduated in 1955 from Collins High School and began working for the Long Company (Long-Airdox). The owner, John B. Long, sent him to college while he worked there. He obtained his B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from West Virginia Institute of Technology, Montgomery, and later worked as a draftsman, chief engineer, and engineering president. He traveled worldwide for his company and knew many coal leaders, belonging to many coal-related organizations.

Larry worked with the late, legendary coach Jim Lilly to organize an elementary basketball league which Larry coached for 23 years. He still keeps in touch with some of his former players who are successful in their coaching. Some have told Larry he was their “role model.” He loved playing basketball himself and played in many church and independent leagues. He also kept the official score clock for Oak Hill basketball Red Devils for many years, as well as refereeing games.

After a 42-year career at Long-Airdox, Larry worked for the John B. Long Co. in Knoxville, Tenn., and taught briefly at West Virginia Institute of Technology.

Larry was a charter member of the Oak Hill High School/Collins High School Alumni Association and was a passionate supporter, serving on the board and being recognized in 2003 as an honoree for his outstanding service.

Larry was active in two bowling leagues this year, having bowled in Oak Hill for over 50 years and bowling in traveling leagues. He bowled the first 700 series in Oak Hill lanes and just last year bowled a high games of 299.

Larry loved golf and learned to play at Twin Oaks golf course on sand greens. His friend, Bill Baker, credits Larry for his first lesson at Twin Oaks. Larry later joined White Oak Country Club in the early ’70s and has been a member ever since. For the past four years he has been president of the board of directors and enjoyed taking golf trips with his “buddies.” Larry worked tirelessly for the continued success of White Oak Country Club.

Larry was a 12-year member of Oak Hill City Council and worked passionately for the good of the city. He loved his Collins High School class of 1955 and planned their reunions. He was always willing to help other classes with theirs.

Larry loved life, he loved people, and he never met a stranger. He was always willing to help. Anyone who knew Larry knew his wild sense of humor. He was a wonderful husband, adored father, and a dedicated citizen of Oak Hill who will be greatly missed.

Surviving: his loving wife, Nancy Mathews Harding, whom he met in high school and married Dec. 31, 1959, at the Upson Downs by Rev. C.S. Donnelly, and his daughter, Lori Paige Harding and her fiancé, Brantley Willis, of Raleigh, N.C. Lori always has been “a daddy’s girl.” She was as proud of her dad as he was of her. Additionally surviving: his twin brother, Gary and wife Linda of Oak Hill, and their sons, Greg and Jeff; a brother, George and his wife, Carole, of Locust Grove, Va., and their son, Steve; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and a host of friends, including his family at White Oak Country Club.

Funeral services were May 12 at the Tyree Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill, with Rev. Robert Issac officiating. Burial followed in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made in Larry’s memory to the Oak Hill/Collins High School Alumni Association, PO Box 462, Oak Hill, WV 25901.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.



Freda Hodge McCoy Hitchcock

Freda Hodge McCoy Hitchcock, 93, of Oak Hill, died May 11, 2009, at Plateau Medical Center.

Born Nov. 14, 1915, at Fayetteville, she was the daughter of the late Peter Hodge and Mary Cruise Hodge. She also was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert E. McCoy; her second husband, Marvin H. Hitchcock; infant son, Donald Lester McCoy; and by nine siblings.

Surviving: her daughter, Wanda McCoy Lewallen of Oak Hill; sons, Herbert E. McCoy Jr. and wife Ann of Clinton, Tenn., and Larry L. McCoy and wife Donna of Huntington; a very special stepdaughter, Imogene Hitchcock Scarbro and husband John; grandchildren, Marie McCoy Sheddan of Clinton, Tenn., Kenneth E. McCoy of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Jennifer McCoy Johnson of Akron, Ohio, and L. Lee McCoy Jr. of St. Albans; special stepgrandchildren, Wendy Scarbro Harrah of Oak Hill and David Scarbro of Hinton; 12 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.

Her remains rest at the High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, 1435 E. Main St., Oak Hill, where the

Funeral service was May 13 with the Rev. William Slates officiating. Burial followed in High Lawn Memorial Park.

The family requests donations be made to the Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 250 Main St., Oak Hill, WV 25901.

Arrangements by High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill.



Mary ‘Sister Bea’ Harper Coleman Holley

Mary “Sister Bea” Harper Coleman Holley, 87, of Rt. 1, Fayetteville, died May 7, 2009, at her home.

Born April 25, 1922, at Walton, she was the daughter of the late George L. and Eula Noel Harper. Her first husband, Azel Coleman, and second husband, James Hillard Holley Sr., also preceded her in death.

Sister Bea was a member of the Crossroads Apostolic Holiness Church, Bradley, and a homemaker.

Surviving: sons, Tommy Joe Coleman and wife Alice of Scarbro, Jackie Lee Coleman and wife Nadean of Pax and Bobby Ray Coleman and wife Lori of Williams Field, Ohio; daughter, June Dunn of Beckley; stepsons, James H. Holley Jr. and wife Loretta of Rt. 1, Fayetteville, and John Holley of Ottawa; stepdaughter, Phyllis Cuckler and husband Dan of Columbus, Ohio; brother, Fred R. Harper of Falling Rock; sisters, Ruby Coe of Walton, Freda Schoolcraft of Spencer and Myrtle Rhodes of Walton; 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, seven stepgrandchildren and eight stepgreat-great-grandchildren.

Services were May 11 at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill with Rev. James Miller officiating. Burial was at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.



Carolyn Ruggles Keesbury

Carolyn “Carol” Ruggles Keesbury, 61, of Rutherfordton, N.C., died May 5, 2009, in Ruthrfordton Hospital.

Born in Oak Hill, she was the daughter of the late Sherman Ruggles and Mary Linkenhoker. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane, in 1972.

Mrs. Keesbury moved to Rutherford County from Defiance, Ohio, in 1998.

She was very active in the Catholic Church and was director of Faith Formation, Pastoral Association at St. John’s Catholic Church, Tryon, N.C., for the past four years.

Surviving: husband, Richard L. Keesbury; son, Shawn Keesbury and granddaughter, Breanna Keesbury of Delta, Ohio; stepsister, Etta (Kirk) Pence of Edgerton, Ohio.

A funeral mass was held May 8 in the St. John’s Catholic Church, Tryon, N.C., with Father Patrick Winslow officiating.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Catholic Church, 180 Laurel Avenue, Tryon, NC 28782.

Online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.



Lloyd Lee Logan Sr.

Lloyd Lee Logan Sr., 95, of Mt. Hope, died May 9, 2009.

Born March 25, 1914, he was the son of the late Grant and Claudie Logan. He also was preceded in death by six siblings.

Lloyd was the owner of a saw mill that supplied the mines with timber and he also hauled coal. He retired from Forest Park School District in Forest Park, Ill.

Lloyd was a past member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years at Coal City.

Surviving: his wife, Rheda Logan of Mt. Hope; a son, Lloyd Logan Jr. and wife Jane of Summerville, S.C.; a daughter, Drema Logan of Mt. Hope; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; and sisters, Lorena Wallace of Odd, and Nora Jane Fink of Cool Ridge.

Services were May 11 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, with Mr. Logan’s nephew, Donny Fink, officiating.

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

Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley.



Janice Aubrey Canterbury Holstein Meredith

Janice Aubrey Canterbury Holstein Meredith, 71, of Pax, died May 8, 2009, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley.

Born Sept. 18, 1937, at Pax, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Barbara Canterbury of Pax. She also was preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Haden Holstein of Elyria, Ohio; a sister, Mitzi Cimino of Chrisman, Ill.; and mother-in-law, Rachel Williams Meredith of Pax.

Janice and her husband, Buck, were owners of the “BuckStop” Store in Pax for the past 22 years.

Janice loved to fish with her Aunt Josephine Hughes of Pax. She loved to garden and spend time with her family, and she especially loved her “Classic Cokes.”

She was the beloved wife of Larry “Bucky” Meredith of Pax, and the mother of Wesley Holstein and his wife, Shirley, of Grafton, Ohio, and Kim Holstein Downing of Pax. Additionally surviving: sisters, Connie Pearson and her husband, Howard, of Oak Hill and Judy Barley and her husband, Paul, of Maple Fork; brothers, George Canterbury and his wife, Donna, of Maple Fork and Pat Canterbury and his wife, Jill, of Pax; grandchildren, Gina Kincaid of Pax, Jason (Katie) and Brandon Holstein of Grafton, and Chet and Tyler Downing of Pax; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa Ludwick and Park Kincaid, both of Pax.

Funeral services were May 11 at the Tyree Funeral Home Chapel, Mt. Hope, with Rev. Doug Holley officiating. Burial followed in Pax Community Cemetery at Pax.

Memorial contributions may be made in Janice’s memory to Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Mt. Hope.



Madeline Moses

Madeline Moses, 89, of Pageland, S.C., formerly of Ansted, died May 6, 2009, in South Carolina.

Born March 23, 1920, in Drybranch, she was the daughter of the late Quince and Dolly Mae Parrish Hendrick. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Lloyd Moses; a sister, Hester Vied; and brothers, Lawrence, Clarence, Paul and Gordon Hendrick.

She was a clerk and waitress at the Mountain Terrace Truck Stop and a member of the Gum Springs Baptist Church of Chimney Corner.

Surviving: daughter, Geraldine Jordan of Pageland; grandchildren, Sharon Airington and husband Mitchell, and Vickey Braham and husband Stanley; great-grandchildren, Eric Jordan and wife Brandy, Justin Terry, Ericka Jordan, Ariel Braham and Braann Jordan; and great-great-grandchildren, Korriden, Adrianna, and Breann Jordan.

Services were May 9 at the Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Ansted with Pastor David Minturn officiating. Burial followed at the Restlawn Memory Gardens in Victor.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace, Inc., of Ansted.



Janise Ann Jenni Pearl

Janise Ann Jenni Pearl, 58, of Route 1, Fayetteville, died May 4, 2009, at her home.

Born Aug. 7, 1950, at Los Angeles, Calif., she was the daughter of the late James J. and Phyllis A. Taylor Jenni.

She was a former laboratory tech and a homemaker.

Surviving: her husband, John Michael Pearl; son, Caleb A.M. Pearl; brothers, James Jenni of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jon Jennie of Tokyo, Japan; and sisters, Jackie Keller of Sacramento, Calif., and Patti Jenni of Oak Hill.

Janise has been cremated.

 Memorial service for Janise Pearl was May 11 at Opossum Creek Retreat Center, Willis Road.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.



Richard Anson Phillips

Richard Anson Phillips, Esq., 46, died May 11, 2009, at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family and friends.

Born Oct. 20, 1962, he was the beloved son of Mary Ann Kelly Phillips and the late G. Richard Phillips.

A graduate of Morgantown High School, honor graduate of West Virginia University and a graduate of University of Southern California School of Law, Rick practiced law in California for over 20 years before returning to West Virginia.

Following his love of books, Rick worked at the Bookshelf in Morgantown and served as a board member for the Friends of the Morgantown Public Library. He touched many lives directly and indirectly simply by picking up a book and starting a conversation.

Always a kind-hearted soul, Rick found time to work with the Mountaineer Spay Neuter Assistance Program in the company of several wonderful friends.

Surviving: his mother, Mary Ann Kelly Phillips; his sisters and their families, Marty and Jim Watkins and Mary Elizabeth; Sharon and Steve Cruikshank and Morgan Ryan and Michael Roy; and his Uncle David and Aunt Gloria Kelly and cousin Michael David.

Cremation services provided by Hastings Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to: Mountaineer Spay Neuter Assistance Program (M-snap), PO Box 4335, Morgantown, WV 26504; or the Friends of the Morgantown Public Library, 373 Spruce St., Morgantown, WV 26505.



Charlotte Ann Angle Reese

Charlotte Ann Angle Reese, 78, of Powell, Ohio, formerly of Mount Hope, died at her home on May 9, 2008.

Born March 16, 1931, at Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Thelma Mitchell Angle.

Charlotte Ann grew up in Mount Hope, was a 1949 graduate of Mount Hope High School, and attended the Mount Hope Baptist Temple with her parents.

She was married for 40 years to the late C. Eugene Reese. They spent their married life in several states including West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio, where they raised their three children.

She was a retired registered nurse, having last worked at Riverside Methodist Hospital where she spent 15 years helping people on the oncology unit.

She enjoyed taking care of things, whether that meant watering her tomato plants, feeding the birds, or loving Bear, her dog and loyal companion.

Surviving: her son, Mark Reese and his wife, Vanessa, of Santa Clara, Utah; her daughters, Sandra Maratea and her husband, Steve, of Dublin, Ohio, and Terri Custer and her husband, Galen, of Overland Park, Kan.; and grandchildren, Zach, Kyle and Logan Reese, Kate Maratea, and Stacey, Brandon and Clayton Custer.

A graveside service was held May 12 at Dublin Cemetery, Dublin, Ohio, with Father LaCasse officiating.

Contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Ct., Hilliard, OH 43026.

Arrangements by O.R. Woodyard Co. Northwest Chapel.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.

Information submitted by Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope.



Maxine Sewell Scarbro

Maxine Sewell Scarbro, 81, of Charleston, died May 4, 2009, at home, following a long illness.

Born June 14, 1927, in Ansted, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Gladys Sewell. She also was preceded in death by a brother, Lantz Sewell; and a sister, Wanda Bell Woolridge.

Maxine spent her childhood in Ansted and the surrounding area of Opossum Creek in Fayette County. She was a graduate of Montgomery High School and attended college at WV Institute of Technology and Morris Harvey College.

She was very diversified in her outreach activities. She was a longtime member of the Woman’s Club of Charleston and GFWC Capitol Woman’s Club and was active in the Shawnee Garden Club Inc., council.

Maxine had a 34-year career with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources as an environmental administrator. Conservation programs constantly came forth through her influence, like the highway wildflower project she initiated for the state. She developed the state litter control program, the Adopt-A-Highway program and supervised the state’s recycling program. Other projects included Earth Day, Litter Olympics and the Governor’s Make It Shine program. She will be fondly remembered by the youth of West Virginia as she founded the WV Youth Conservation program and served as its administrator for 32 years.

She served as a past president of the Kanawha Garden Council, past president of the WV Conservation Education Council, and a member of the WV Youth Fitness Council and the WV Women’s Commission.

Mrs. Scarbro served at the state and national levels of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs as junior director, state president and international president. During her time as international president, she made environmental awareness a key part of her agenda as she traveled to all 50 states and eight countries where there are member organizations.

Her career accomplishments were recognized with numerous awards and honors, including a Distinguished West Virginian award by Gov. Gaston Caperton. She received the prestigious Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson award for outstanding women volunteer leaders who have improved the quality of American Life at the grassroots level.

Sears, Roebuck and Company, sponsors of the Youth Conservation program, honored her at the 25th Youth Conservation Day with a “Maxine Scarbro Teachers Scholarship” presented annually to a deserving teacher for furthering his education in conservation in honor of Maxine Scarbro and her work with the youth. She was designated “Woman of the Year” in 1965 by the Sunday Charleston Gazette.

Maxine titled her final article in the WV Conservation magazine as “A Generation in Conservation Education,” stating that one of her primary interests during her career with DNR was in the field of solid waste management. J. Edward Hamrick, director of DNR, has said, “If there is any limitation to the hard work, efforts and dedication of Maxine Scarbro in eliminating litter in West Virginia and throughout the country, it has not surfaced.”

A lifelong Christian, Maxine’s faith was central to the quality of her life, devotion to her family and her accomplishments. She was a longtime member of Powellton Methodist Church, where she served as president of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service and financial secretary. She assisted with Sunday school, junior choir and Vacation Bible School.

In her retirement years, she continued her active church life at Elizabeth Memorial Methodist Church, Charleston.

Surviving: her husband of 63 years, James “Jim” Scarbro; sisters, Freda Hundley of Detroit, Mich., and Delphine Hundley of Victor; son, Michael “Mike” Scarbro; granddaughters, Leanna Sinman and husband Tim, and Katie Yarborough of Nashville, Tenn.; and grandsons, Cameron, Michael and Evan.

Memorial service was May 8 at Elizabeth Memorial Methodist Church, 108 Oakwood Road, Charleston, with the Rev. Frank Shomo officiating. An additional memorial service followed May 8 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Hico.

Memorial donations may be made to Elizabeth Memorial Methodist Church, Building Fund, 108 Oakwood Road, Charleston, WV 25314.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Arrangements by Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston.



Donald ‘Don’ Sheak Jr.

Donald H. “Don” Sheak Jr., 42, of Fayetteville, died April 29, 2009.

Born Aug. 21, 1966, in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the son of the late Donald Harry Sheak Sr. and Helen Zimnook Sheak.

Don loved his Irish heritage and Celtic music. He was a great cook and loved to go camping and spend time with his fiancée, Lori, and her daughter, Kaitlyn.

Surviving: his fiancée and the love of his life, Lori Settle, and her daughter, Kaitlyn Settle, of Fayetteville; a sister, Dawn Hoffman of Pennsylvania; a brother, Nick Sorgini of Pennsylvania; and many friends.

A memorial dinner with services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 15 at the home of Lori’s mom and dad, Johnny and Beverly Settle, 102 Smith Street, Fayetteville. Rev. Steve Hysell will officiate.

Online condolences and other information available at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville.



Ronnie ‘Bubby’ Keith Tincher

Ronnie “Bubby” Keith Tincher, 18, of Fayetteville, died May 9, 2009.

Born March 30, 1991, in Beckley, he was the son of Donna Newhouse of Prudence and the late Ronald Keith Tincher, who preceded him in death in 2005.

Bubby enjoyed four-wheeling, music, lifting weights and working out.

He attended Fayetteville High School.

Surviving: his mother, Donna Newhouse and her fiance, Greg Coleman of Prudence; sisters, Misty Barnett and husband Alva Jr. of Scarbro, Tabitha Adkins and her fiance, Jay Humphrey of Oak Hill, and Hayley Marie Tincher of Fayetteville; nephews, Jesse Barnett of Scarbro and Jonathan Calhoun of Beckley; paternal grandmother, Virginia Davis Tincher Craft of Gatewood; maternal grandfather, Vondon Newhouse of Prudence; maternal grandmother, Alma Newhouse of Oak Hill; and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be Thursday, May 14 at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with Rev. Roger L. Harding officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Gatewood Road.

Online condolences and other information available at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville.



Rosalie Humphrey Treadway

Rosalie Humphrey Treadway, 81, of Scarbro, died May 4, 2009, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley.

Born April 4, 1928, at Packs Branch, she was the daughter of the late Roy Odie and Lucy Jane Treadway Humphrey. Two brothers, Aubrey Humphrey and Lloyd Humphrey; and a sister, Irene Price, also preceded her in death.

Mrs. Treadway attended the First Church of God at Carlisle and was a homemaker.

Surviving: her husband, Arnold G. Treadway; a daughter, Reva Allen of Scarbro; sons, Fred Treadway of Cocoa, Fla., and Terry Treadway of Carlisle; sisters, Mabel Price of Oak Hill, Joann Pannell and Rita Turner, both of Beckley; a brother, Ted Humphrey of Beckley; grandchildren, Loretta, Angela and Melany; great-grandchildren, Darlene, Michael, Kierstin and Brock; and a special friend, Jazmine Lyall.

Service was May 8 at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill, with the Rev. Richard Allen officiating. Burial followed in the Dock Lively Cemetery at Long Branch.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.



Eva Mae Stover Williams

Eva Mae Stover Williams, 71, of Oak Hill, died May 7, 2009, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley.

Born Dec. 16, 1937, at Mossy, she was the daughter of the late George and Adith Wriston Stover. Her husband, Robert “Bobby” Williams; brothers, Quincy Stover and Houston Stover; and sisters, Mary Lou Levins and Ester Jane Stover, also preceded her in death.

Mrs. Williams was a member of the Apostolic Holiness Church in Oak Hill and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a homemaker who enjoyed doing crafts.

Surviving: daughter, Sherri Treadway and husband E.G. of Oak Hill; sons, John R. Williams and wife Kathy of Mt. Olive, N.C., Robert Lee Stover and wife Bobbie of Dudley, N.C., Robert Williams Jr. of Charleston, George F. Williams and wife Colleen of Glen Burnie, Md., and Jerry Williams of Oak Hill; sister, Gaynelle Carrico of Oak Hill; grandchildren, Michael Shannon Williams, Mitzi Currie, Lee Ann Lee, Christopher Treadway, Chad Treadway and Trent Williams; and five great-grandchildren.

Services were May 11 at the Apostolic Holiness Church in Oak Hill, with Rev. Carlos Lewis and Erik Carlos Lewis officiating. Burial was at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Oak Hill.

Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.

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