Obituaries -- Thursday, June 25, 2009

Boyd Murphy Jr.

The family of Boyd “Corky” Murphy Jr., invite friends and family to celebrate his life Sunday, June 28, at The Cornerstone Inn in Rainelle from 1 to 3 p.m.

The precious first born son of Mary Murphy and the late Boyd Murphy, Corky began his life Jan. 11, 1946, in Minden, and left Jan. 9, 2009. Corky passed over at 6:35 p.m. after his fight with cancer was lost. He was at his home in Cleveland, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.

At his request, Corky was cremated. Arrangements were handled by F.J. Corrigan Funeral Home in Cleveland, Ohio.

Corky, a resident of Cleveland for many years was a true jack-of-all-trades. He would always greet you with a smile and a kind word that was often followed with a hug or a kiss. He made the best of every day by finding joy in the simple things in life, like a good cup of coffee in the morning while sitting on his mother’s front porch or a nice cold one after a long day of work. He loved spending time around his dining room table, or relaxing at his camp with his family and friends.

We find comfort knowing Corky is with God in his eternal home. He is having a reunion with his father, Boyd Murphy, brother-in-law, Dee and other loved ones, talking politics, rejoicing and waiting fort he rest of us to cross over.

Survivors include his soul mate and wife of 36 years Tami Murphy of Cleveland, Ohio; his dear son, Boyd Thomas Murphy of Brunswick, Ohio; devoted daughter, Autumn N. (Murphy) Martinez and husband Ricardo of Cleveland; his cherished grandchildren, Christy L. Murphy, Amber M. Murphy, Alexis W. White, Kenneth W. White Jr., and Ricardo L. Martinez, his sweet mother, Mary Murphy of Rainelle; brother, Virgil Murphy and wife Sandra of Dublin, Va.; sisters Linda Bowling and husband Norman of Cleveland; Lana Rowe and husband Mitchelle of Muncie, Ind.; Barbara Cordial and husband Keith of Rainelle; Katherine White and husband Kevin of Norman, Okla. and Lisa Propps and companion Kenneth of Lilly Park; nephews, Richard and Edward Rowe, Keith Cordial Jr., Christopher White, and Melvin (Bo) Propps; nieces, Michelle Bowling, Terri and Tammy Murphy, LaTosha Penner, Sara Cordial, Destiny, Rivers and Haden Propps.

At best, life is too short, take time to enjoy life as Corky did, rejoice each day, and don’t sweat the small stuff.



Rose M. (Hanshew) Fox

Rose M. (Hanshew) Fox “Doog,” 66, of New Castle, Del., formerly of Danese, died June 18, 2009, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by those she loved and those that loved her at her time of passing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis A. Fox; and parents, Robert and Bessie Hanshew.

Rose enjoyed brain puzzles, short trips to Delaware Park and Chester casinos, and traveling to Hawaii, Florida, Las Vegas and other places.

Surviving: her daughters, Kathy Stabley and husband Daniel of New Castle, Del., and Susan Rawheiser and husband David of Landenberg, Pa.; brother, Robert Hanshew Jr. and wife Shirley of Danese; sisters, Betty Braunstein and companion Ray Wobber of Port Jefferson, N.Y., Patty Sheets of Danese, Judy Whalen and husband Jim of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Sue Redden and husband Gary of Meadow Bridge; grandchildren, Robert Stabley and wife Dorothy of Middletown, Del., and Vicki Ulrich and husband Andrew of New Castle, Del.; great-grandchildren, Gage Green, Dayton Tweed and Nathan James Ulrich; sisters-in-law, Reva Vandall of Crickmer, Gay Brown of Bear, Del., and Theal Fox of Newark, Del.; a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends, and her four-legged friend “Penny” and granddogs Chloe and Pinot.

Contributions may be made in Rose’s memory to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Ste. 100, Wilmington, DE 19810.

A service in celebration of Rose’s life was held June 22 at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle, with Pastor Steve Martin officiating. Burial followed at the Wallace Memorial Cemetery in Clintonville.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace, Inc., of Rainelle, W.Va.



Rev. Justus “Juddie” Peyton

Rev. Justus “Juddie” Peyton, 84, of Bedford, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 2009 at the Stonebridge Health Campus.

Born August 22, 1924 in Turkey Knob, he was the son of Berry Mark Peyton and Sally Rupe. Juddie married Eunice Shelton on December 25, 1952 and she survives. He graduated from Marshall University in Huntington with a bachelor’s degree. Juddie was a member of the Wesleyan Tabernacle Association. He pastored several churches and was president and director of Evangelistic Faith Mission in Bedford. He also preached and sang on WBIW radio station and attended Faith Mission Church of Bedford. Juddie was a WWII veteran serving in the United States Navy.

Surviving with his wife Eunice of Bedford is one daughter; Betty Nowling and her husband Colby of Bloomington; one granddaughter, Lacy Marie Nowling of Bloomington and several nieces and nephews. Juddie was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Inez Price and Ruth Brown; and two brothers, Harry R. Peyton and Leslie Peyton.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Faith Mission Church with Rev. Leonard Sankey officiating. Burial followed in Green Hill Cemetery with military rites accorded at the graveside by American Legion Gillen Post #33. Friends called at Day & Carter Mortuary on Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday until the hour of service at Faith Mission Church.

Family and friends are invited to sign the guestbook and light a candle in memory of Juddie at www.daycarter.com.



Robert Keith Settle

Robert Keith Settle, 47, of Rt. 2, Fayetteville, died June 16, 2009, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.

Born Oct. 23, 1961, in Fayette County, he was the son of James Land and Eva Mae Copley Settle of Wriston.

Bob attended Oak Hill High School, leaving after the 11th grade to enlist in the U.S. Army. He was a disabled U.S. Army veteran, having served for 17 1/2 years during which time he received a Silver Star and Presidential Commendation. He was a part of the first armored tank cavalry to enter the fighting during Desert Storm.

He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.

Surviving: his wife, Joyce Ellen South Settle; daughters, Mary H. Olds of Teays Valley, Jennifer M. Bibb of Kentucky and Jessica L. Settle of Teays Valley, and their mother, Juanita Conway of Teays Valley; stepdaughters, Vickie Lynn Sparkman and Destiny Faith Johnston, both of Rt. 2, Fayetteville; brothers, Timothy James Settle and wife Judy of Texas, Kevin Settle and wife Penny of Oak Hill, and Nicholas Settle of North Carolina; sisters, Marlene Settle of North Carolina and Celestial Lafferty and husband Joey of Oak Hill; his maternal grandmother, Elsie Beals Taylor of Wriston; and four grandchildren and one stepgranddaughter.

Mr. Settle has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.



Michelle L. Tanner

Michelle L. Tanner, 37, of Beaver, died June 6, 2009, at her residence following a sudden illness.

Born Sept. 15, 1972, in Beckley, she was the daughter of Dale and Brenda Warrick of Oak Hill, and Kassie Sowder-Warrick and her companion, Michael Moss, of Lake Norman, N.C.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Richard Jackson Tanner II and Caleb Matthew Tanner; her maternal grandparents, Albert “Buck” and Madgie “Beauty” Sowder of Maple Fork; her paternal grandparents, Floyd “Mop” and Margie Warrick of Oak Hill; and a father-in-law, Roy Tanner.

Michelle was a homemaker and a member of Little Valley Baptist Church of Maple Fork.

Surviving: her husband of 13 years, Richard Tanner of Beaver; three daughters; stepchildren, Hunter Jackson Duncan, Nicole Tyler Tanner, Ally Denise Meadows and Brooke Elaine Tanner; a brother, Jason Janney of Oak Hill; sisters, Jennifer Collins and husband Harry of Jonesville, N.C., Mandy Mills and husband David of Fairdale, Michelle Gilland and husband Roger of Columbia, S.C., and Jennifer Janney and companion Daniel Pittman of Oak Hill; a special mother-in-law, Doris Tanner of Beaver; sisters-in-law, Kathy Tanner, Regina Hensley, Marilyn Lilly and Leslie Brooks ; a brother-in-law, Roy Tanner Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Michelle’s life was held June 12 at the Rose and Quesenberry Chapel in Shady Spring, with the Rev. Junior Plumley officiating. Interment followed in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Oak Hill.

The family requests that donations of sympathy be made to the Tanner family at 510 Skyline Drive, Beaver, WV 25813.

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

Arrangements by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Chapel, Shady Spring.



Tom Wayne Underwood

Tom Wayne Underwood, 50, of Beards Fork, died June 17, 2009, at his home.

A visitation was held June 20 at Tyree Funeral Home with cremation following.

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

Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.