OBIT: Melissa J. "Missy" (Barnett) BENFORD, 2008, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- BENFORD, Melissa J. "Missy" 07/15/08 Daily American Melissa J. "Missy" Benford, 38, Rockwood, passed on July 13, 2008, at her home. Born Aug. 14, 1969, in Elyria, Ohio, and raised in Buckhannon, W.Va., she is the daughter of John Barnett and the late Helen (Cutlip) Barnett. She is also preceded in death by her stepfather, Austin Barlow; maternal grandparents, Rosetta and Argel Cutlip; and mother-in-law, Shirley Benford. She is also survived by husband, Brian Kevin Benford; children, Shala Reel, Wesley Reel and fiancˇe, Kimberly Witosky, and Richelle "Ricki" Benford, all of Rockwood; grandchildren, Helen Reel, Rockwood; and Austin Reel, Friedens; brothers, John Barnett, Shanks, W.Va.; Bobby Barnett, and Teddy Barnett, Buckhannon; sister, Tina Barnett, Clarksburg, W.Va.; fathering- law, John W. Benford and friend, Etta; brothers-in-law, John, James, Jason, and Chris Benford, all of Rockwood; and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Melissa was an employee of Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Rockwood, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Mark Ongley officiating. Interment at Addison Cemetery.