Hardy County, West Virginia - Obituaries F index ******************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Submitted by Suzanne W. Whitson (suzanne.whitson@home.com) May, 2001 MARY H. FIKE THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 13, 1996 Mary H. Fike, age 72, of Fisher, died suddenly at her residence on Sunday, March 3, 1996. Born on April 10, 1923 in Kessel, WV, she was the daughter of the late Otto G. Woerner and Cora Kessel. She was preceded in death by one brother. She was a farmer and lifelong resident of Hardy County, West Virginia; a member of the Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church in Moorefield, and the Hardy County Farm Bureau. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Arvella Poling of Moorefield and Carol A. Moran of Fisher, WV; two sisters, Nellie Biller of Lost River, WV and Cora Woerner of Thurmont, MD; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, March 7, at the Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Stackpole officiating. Burial was in Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield. Pallbearers were Greg Reel, Robbie Williams, E. Allen Crites, Ralph Keller, Raymond Carr, Roger Woerner, Jim Martin and Johnny Weese. Memorials may be made to the Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church or to the David Smith family. Arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home in Moorefield. ***************************************************** EMILY REBECCA FISHER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 28, 1996 Emily Rebecca Fisher, age 93, of Moorefield, WV, passed away on August 21, 1996 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. Born October 20, 1903 in Hardy County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clarence C. and Ella Maria (Eberly) Fisher. Besides her parents, Miss Fisher was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Surviving are one sister, Laura C. Rankine of Homestead, Fla. and one brother Jacob "Jake" C. Fisher of Moorefield, WV. Miss Fisher attended Shepherd College, taught school in Hardy County for over 20 years and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Moorefield. Funeral services were conducted at the Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home on Saturday with Arthur Moorer officiating. Burial was in the Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield. Pallbearers were John C. Welton, Jr., David Welton, Joe Wilkinson, and Allen Davey. Honorary Pallbearers were Richard Kline, Earl Munson, Raymond Wratchford, Floyd Shockey, Christopher Arnst, Dr. J.W. Fisher, Thomas Long and Larry Mullin. Memorial donations may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness c/o 703 Lee Street Apts., Moorefield, WV 26836. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home. ********************************************** PAUL R. FITEZ THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, November 18, 1998 Paul R. Fitez, 81, a former resident of Canaan Valley, and more recently a resident of Elkins, died at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 15, 1998, at Davis Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born on Jan. 27, 1917 a son of the late Marshall and Millie Fitez of Hagerstown, Maryland. On Jan. 1, 1943, he was married to Pauline Halterman of Moorefield, who survives in Elkins. Also surviving are one son, Paul R. Fitez, Jr., and one granddaughter Nancy S. Fitez both of Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one brother, George R. Fitez, of Columbus, Ohio in 1986. Fitez was a 1938 graduate of The Ohio State University. He was Vice-President of Fairchild Industries, Germantown, Maryland and a member of the American Management Association, National Association of Manufacturers, and the Aerospace Industry Association. He served as President of the Mason-Dixon Council Boy Scouts of America, Vice-President of the Hagerstown, Maryland, Chamber of Commerce, a Director of Goodwill Industries, a Director of the United Way of Washington County Maryland and served on the Board of Trustees of the Washington County Maryland Hospital. He also served on the State of Maryland Governors Economic Development Commission. He was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award of the Boy Scouts of America and was cited in the World Who's Who in Finance and Industry and Business Leaders of Maryland. He was a lifetime member of St. Johns Lutheran Church of Hagerstown, Maryland. While residing in Canaan Valley, Fitez was a member of Canaan Valley Fire Department and was employed by Canaan Valley Resorts. At the request of the deceased, cremation arrangements are through Tomblyn Funeral Home, Elkins. Interment will be a graveside ceremony in Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield, WV at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Davis, WV 26260. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home. ************************************************* JAMES WELDON "DIGGER" FITZWATER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, December 22, 1999 James W. "Digger" Fitzwater, age 67, of Moorefield, WV, passed away Friday, December 17, 1999 at the Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg, WV. Born September 8, 1932 in Hardy County, West Virginia, he was the son of Effie (Earl) Fitzwater, E.A. Hawse Continuous Care Center in Baker and the late James Fitzwater. In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Mr. Fitzwater served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, was a self-employed farmer, a member of the Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren and the Moorefield VFW and American Legion. Besides his mother, he is also survived by his wife, Maxine (Wilson) F. Fitzwater; two daughters, Amy Cosner and Nancy Louise Harman, both of Moorefield; foster children, Janice Sites of Beverly, WV, James Michael and Thomas Miller, both of Moorefield; one sister, Maxine Wratchford of Moorefield; five grandchildren; five foster grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services were conducted on Sunday by the Moorefield Veterans Honor Guard. Funeral services were held Monday, December 20, at the Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren with Rev. Randy Ours and Rev. Glendon Berg officiating. Burial was at the Walnut Grove Church Cemetery with military graveside rites accorded by the Moorefield Veterans Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Moorefield Volunteer Fire Company #46, 114 Kuykendall Lane, Moorefield, WV 26836. Pallbearers were Rick Cullers, Chad Fitzwater, Dave Fitzwater, Mike Wilson, Tim Cullers, and William Long. Honorary pallbearers were Danny Eye, Peyton Umstat, Grover See, Wayne Shockey, Russell Wratchford and Dr. Larry Rogers. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Elmore- Chambers Funeral Home, Moorefield, WV. ***************************************** MELVIN A. FITZWATER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 10, 1996 The funeral service for Melvin Alston Fitzwater, 79, of Mathias, was held Thursday at the Mathias Church of the Brethren. Officiating was the Rev. Harold Barnett. Burial was in Mathias. Mr. Fitzwater died Monday, April 1, 1996 at the UVA Hospital in Charlottesville. He was born February 10, 1917 in Hardy County, WV, and was the son of the late Casper and Mary Strawderman Fitzwater. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. He was a member of the Mathias Church of the Brethren and Lost River V.F.W. #7780. He had worked as a Welder's Helper with Carl Smith's Pipeline Construction and was a farmer. On January 22, 1950 he married the former Audrey Wilkins who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Vera Fitzwater Shockey of Old Fields, WV; one son, Albert W. Fitzwater of Mathias; one sister, Lefa Delawder of Broadway; two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mathias-Baker Rescue Squad. ****************************************************** NELSON RAY FLEMING THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 3, 1996 Nelson Ray Fleming, 41, of Burlington, died March 30, 1996 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Cumberland, MD. He had been in failing health for several months. He was born October 4, 1954 in Harrisonburg and was the son of Violet Lantz Fleming of Broadway and the late Clarence Fleming, Jr. He had worked for Truck Enterprises Inc. since 1977 and moved to Burlington, WV and lived there for the last seven years. He was a member of the Linville Creek Church of the Brethren and was a member of the Broadway Fire Dept. On December 27, 1976 he married the former Lana Ellen Dove who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Kimberly Fleming of Burlington; two brothers, Pete Fleming of Broadway and Kenny Fleming of Timberville. A funeral service was conducted Tuesday at the Linville Creek Church of the Brethren in Broadway, VA by the Revs. Paul Roth and Bob Sutherland. Burial was in the Linville Creek Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Grandle Funeral Home. **************************************************** BOBBY G. FLINN THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 20, 1996 Bobby Gene Flinn, 61, of 220 N. 11th St., Oakland, died Tuesday, March 12, 1996 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. Born Feb. 19, 1935, in Belleville, WV he was a son of the late James O. Flinn and Anna Marie (Tommey) Flinn. Mr. Flinn was employed for 27 years by the H-P Stores as a manager and buyer. Following that he owned and operated Flinn's Family Store in Petersburg, WV from 1982 until the present, and Flinn's Family Store in Oakland from 1990 until the present. He was an active member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, served on its administrative board and was a member of the United Methodist Men. He was a Master Mason in Moorefield Lodge 29, A.F. & A.M. He was a member of the Cumberland Consistory Scottish Rite and the Ali Ghan Temple. He was also a member of the Greater Oakland Business Association and the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. Surviving are his wife, Marianne (Deahl) Flinn; two sons, Bobby Gene Flinn II, Oakland, and Michael Bradley Flinn, Glen Burnie; one daughter, Melody Ann Zimmerman, Frederick; two sisters, Ruth Arbogast and Wanda Friddle, both of Petersburg; and three grandchildren. Services were conducted at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Friday with the Rev. Doyle Payne officiating. Interment was in the Garrett County Memorial Gardens. The family requests that memorials be directed to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maryland Chapter, 1055 Taylor Ave., Suite 201, Towson, MD 21286 or St. Paul's United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or the Southern Garrett Rescue Squad. **************************************************** FREDA KATHERINE FOLEY THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, November 10, 1999 Ms. Freda Katherine Foley, age 86 of Green Spring, WV passed away on Monday, November 1, 1999 at the Long Term Care Unit of the Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney, WV. She was born on July 9, 1913 the daughter of the late Roy E. and Gertrude S. (Kessel) VanFleet. Mrs. Foley was preceded in death besides her parents, also by her husband, William L. Foley, Sr., who died in August of 1953. She was a homemaker and a member of the Green Spring United Methodist Church in Green Spring, WV. Surviving is one son, William L. Foley, Jr., Green Spring, WV; two daughters, Joyce P. Racey of Romney, WV and Linda S. Saville, Paw Paw, WV; eight grandchildren and several great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held on November 4, at 1:00 p.m. at the Shaffer Funeral Home in Romney, WV with Rev. Wilbur Smith and Rev. Deborah Streve officiating with burial in the Forest Glen Cemetery in Green Spring, WV. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Shaffer Funeral Home in Romney, WV. ******************************************* FRANCES FRYE THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 17, 1999 Mary Frances Frye, age 73, of Wardensville, WV, died Monday, March 8, 1999 at the University of Charlottesville, VA. Mrs. Frye was born on September 8, 1925 in Greenville, SC. A daughter of the late William Sr. and Clara Phillips Schwiers. She was a retired schoolteacher for Wardensville High School and East Hardy High School. She taught history, Driver's Education, and was a cheerleading sponsor. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1942 and Furman College, both located in Greenville. She was also a member of the St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Wardensville. She was married to James Edward Frye on August 23, 1947 in Greenville. Mr. Frye passed away on July 19, 1995. Surviving are three sons: James E. Frye, Jr. and Joshua S. Frye, both of Wardensville, Joe Bill Frye of Morristown, TN, and six grandchildren. She is preceded in death by one son: F. Henry Frye and one brother: William Schwiers, Jr. A funeral service was conducted Friday, March 12, 1999, at the St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Officiating was Pastor Richard Moll. Interment was at the Wardensville Cemetery in Wardensville, WV. Pallbearers were Jessie Levenson, Steve Southerland, James Tharp, Raymond Snapp, John Ray Rudy, and Charles Funkhouser. Memorial contributions can be made to the Frances Frye Memorial Fund, c/o St. Peter's Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 87, Wardensville, WV 26851. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Loy- Giffin Funeral Home in Wardensville, West Virginia. ***************************************************** THURMAN A. FULTZ THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 31, 1999 Thurman A. Fultz, age 77 of Moorefield, WV passed away Tuesday morning, March 16, 1999 at the Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney, WV. Born April 13, 1921 in Hardy Co., WV he was a son of the late Gus & Annie B. (Weatherholtz) Fultz. He was a veteran of the US Army of World War II, and was a member of the American Legion Post #64. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte (Johnson) Fultz in April 1969, one infant daughter, four brothers and one sister. Surviving are five sons, James Fultz of Rig, WV, Larry Fultz of Milford, DE, Ralph Fultz and Leon A. Fultz of Mt. Storm, WV and Dennis Fultz of Romney, WV; four daughters, Diane Lewis of Moorefield, WV, Linda Osmond of Crestview, FL, Rose Garrison of Romney, WV and Ila Milfred of Huntington, WV; one brother, Lloyd Fultz of Baltimore, MD; one sister, Violet Malcolm of Moorefield, WV; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 21, 1999 at the Fraley Funeral Home in Moorefield with the Rev. Otis "Buzz" Weatherholt officiating. Burial followed at the Fultz Cemetery at Kessel, WV where military graveside rites were accorded by the Moorefield Combined Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Adam Fultz, Mike Garrison, Robbie Class, Andy Flanagan, Matt Mullins and Jack Kimble. Honorary pallbearers were J.W. May, John M. Garrison, Timmy Lewis, B. Kimble and Josh Garrison. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home. ************************************************ ALICE CATHERINE MYERS FUNK THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 6, 1997 Alice Catherine Myers Funk age 77, of Walnut Towers, Hagerstown, MD, died Monday, July 28, 1997, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, MD. She was born May 9, 1920 in Hardy County, WV, to the late William W. and Iddie Virginia Bradford Myers. Her husband, Charles E. Funk, preceded her in death in 1988. She was employed as a Nursing Assistant for Avalon Manor and Williamsport Nursing Home. Mrs. Funk was a member of Assemblies of God Church, Salem Avenue, Hagerstown, MD. Surviving are six daughters, Elizabeth V. Helmick and Mary L. Gladden, and Millie B. Wassen, all of Hagerstown, MD, Susie M. Rhodes of Fair Play, MD, Virginia Funk of Moorefield, WV, and Ruth M. Hammond of Downsville, MD; seven sons, William A. Funk, Lester E. Funk, Fred J. Funk, David W. Funk, all of Hagerstown, MD, Charles S. Funk of Clear Spring, MD, Harry J. Funk of Keedysville, MD, and Edward L. W. Funk of Sharpsburg, MD; two sisters, Viola Helmick of Cumberland, MD and Flossie Lloyd of Moorefield, WV; one brother, William Myers of Ettrick, VA; 24 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one sister Bessie Reel, five brothers, Robert Myers, Glenn Myers, Edgar Myers, Alvin Myers and Delbert Myers, and one granddaughter, Misty J. Funk. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, July 30, 1997 at Osborne Funeral Home, Williamsport, MD, with Rev. Donald E. Wilson officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Williamsport, MD. Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Assn., P.O. Box 3562, Hagerstown, MD 21742. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Osborne Funeral Home, Williamsport, MD. ***************************************** LAURA D. FUNK THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 6, 1997 Laura Dale Funk, 72, of Wardensville, WV, died Sunday, July 27, 1997 at her home. The funeral was conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Loy Funeral Home in Wardensville, WV, by the Rev. R. Don Prang. Burial was in the Greenfield Cemetery in Wardensville. Mrs. Funk was born August 10, 1924, in McCauley, WV, a daughter of the late James Franklin and Amanda Miller Funk. She retired as a cook at the White Star Restaurant in Wardensville and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Arkansas. Surviving are one son, Shelton Funk of Strasburg; one daughter, Sandra Bean of Winchester; and a brother, James R. Funk of Martinsburg, WV. Pallbearers were Anthony Orndorff, Sterling Wilson, Ray Hansrote, Ray Combs, Donald McDonald and Sam Bean. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wardensville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2, Wardensville, WV 26851. ************************************************ LEWIS F. FUNK THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 10, 1996 Lewis F. Funk, age 77, of Baker, WV, died Friday, April 5, 1996 at the Hampshire Health Care Center, Romney, WV. Born June 26, 1918 in Thorn Bottom, WV, he was the son of the late Obid and Susan Sager Funk. Mr. Funk was a retired farmer and timberman and was a member of the Rock Oak Church of the Brethren. He married Savilla Heishman Funk Sept. 11, 1945. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Richard Funk of Highview, WV, Daniel Funk of Woodstock; four daughters, Beatrice Funk, Edinburg, VA, Blanche Sager, Lost River, WV, Maxine Helmick, Rio, WV and Virginia Butler, Lehigh Acres, FL; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at the Rock Oak Church of the Brethren Monday with the Rev. Woodrow Brown officiating. Burial was in Rock Oak Cemetery, Wardensville, WV. Pallbearers were Charles Rudy, Bobby Rudy, David Seldon, Lawrence Jenkins, Larry Jenkins, and Cecil Haycock. Memorials may be made to the Mathias Baker Rescue Squad, c/o Ervin Wilkins, HC 83, Box 8, Baker, WV 26801. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Loy Funeral Home, Wardensville, WV. ************************************************* VIOLET SINE FUNKHOUSER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 28, 1996 Violet Sine Funkhouser, age 65 of Baker, WV, passed away on August 21 at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. Born October 10, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Walter James and Cebie Jenkins Sine. She was retired from the Avtex Fibers of Front Royal, VA and was a member of the Baker United Methodist Church. Mrs. Sine is survived by her husband, Kenneth A. Funkhouser; one son, Kenneth L. Funkhouser of Baker; two daughters, Janice Noel Pratt of Moorefield and Tammy Jo Wilson of Baker, WV; two sisters, Bessie Miller of Wardensville, WV and Dorothy Link of Winchester, VA; two brothers, Donald Sine and David Sine, both of Wardensville, WV; seven grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren; three step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 24 at the Baker United Methodist Church with the Rev. Nip Crites officiating with burial in the Pine Grove Cemetery at Baker, WV. Pallbearers were Ronnie Miller, Denzil Wilkins, Jimmy Wilkins, Murphy Pratt, III, Brian Ward and Doug Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers were Roger Champ, Roland Combs, Gary Funk, Danny Strawderman, Brodell Wilson and Lester Funkhouser, Jr. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Loy Funeral Home of Wardensville, WV.