Hardy County, West Virginia - Obituaries H 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 CURTIS L. HALTERMAN THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 24, 1997 Curtis L. Halterman, age 90, of 110 Main Street, Steelton, PA, passed away Monday, September 16, 1997 at Manor Care Health Services, Inc. He was born December 23, 1906 in Hardy County, WV and was the son of the late Michael Halterman and Mollie Silcott. He was a member of Camp Hill United Methodist Church and was a retired road construction foreman with Stabler Construction, Inc. Surviving are his wife, Imogene Halterman; one daughter, Phyllis E. Forney of Steelton, PA; one sister, Eva Bomgardner, of Hershey, PA; one grandson; and one great- grandson. Funeral services were conducted Friday, September 19, at Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home, Inc. Burial was in the Hanoverdale Cemetery, West Hanover Twp., PA. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Hill United Methodist Church, 417 South 22nd Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Arrangements were under the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home, Inc., Harrisburg, PA 17110. ********************************************** DICE LAUN HALTERMAN THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, June 30, 1999 Dice Laun Halterman, Sr., 73, of Mathias, WV died June 21, 1999 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He was born March 24, 1926 in Mathias, WV, and was a son of the late Lorenzo J. and Susie T. Dispanet Halterman. He was a farmer and a construction worker for Kennedy's Construction Company. He attended Bergton Gospel Center in Bergton. On March 24, 1951 he married the former Phyllis Weese, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Lucinda Kay Halterman of Mathias; one son, Dice L. Halterman, Jr. of Mathias; one sister, Clara Reho of Corning, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. The Rev.'s Harold Emswiler and Kenny Liller conducted the funeral service on Friday at the Grandle Funeral Home Chapel in Broadway. Burial was in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Mathias. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Grandle Funeral Home. ********************************************** MARY FLORENCE HAMMON THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 1, 1997 Mary Florence Hammon, age 82, of Kirby, WV, died September 22, 1997 at the Hampshire Health Care Center of Romney. Born June 25, 1915 at Bemis, WV she was the daughter of the late George and Dora Funkhouser Wilt. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her husband, Lancy Hammon of the Hampshire Health Care Center of Romney; four daughters, Mary Golliday of Moorefield,; Shirley Baldwin of Kirby; Betty Hammon of Laurel, MD; Patsy Gapen of Charleston, WV; one son, James Hammon of Winchester, VA; seven grandchildren; six great- grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. She was a homemaker and a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church of Bean Settlement. Funeral services were held at the Fraley Funeral Home on Thursday with the Rev. Ken Owens and Rev. Charles Snyder officiating. Burial was in the Pine Grove Cemetery near Needmore. Pallbearers were Michael Combs, Robert Poland, Scott Sagers, Kenny Lewis, Dennis Helmick and Lester Mongold. Arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home. ************************************************* FRED W. HARDY THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 27, 1996 Fred W. Hardy, age 71, of Petersburg, WV, died Tuesday, March 19, 1996 at the Grant Memorial Hospital. Born February 3, 1925 at Rig, WV, he was the son of the late Orie J. and Annie (Eye) Hardy. Mr. Hardy was preceded in death besides his parents by two sisters, Loretta Miller and Margie See. Mr. Hardy was a former employee of Petersburg Lowengart Company and was Assembly of God by faith. Surviving is his wife, Mary Lou (Crites) Hardy. They were united in marriage August 19, 1950. Also surviving are two sons, Brad W. Hardy and Eric K. Hardy, both of Petersburg, WV; three daughters, Catherine L. Batman of Petersburg, WV, Barbara L. Landes of Capon Bridge, WV; Christina L. Casto of Ludington, Michigan; special daughter, Maggie Wratchford of Cabins, WV; eight grandchildren; one step granddaughter; four great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; one brother, Clyde F. Hardy of Harrisonburg, VA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, WV with the Rev. Robert Keaton, Rev. Robert Klier and Rev. Johnnie Stump officiating. Burial was in Crites-Eye Cemetery at Critestown, WV. Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Mrs. Mary Lou Hardy, PO Box 591, Petersburg, WV 26847. ********************************************** GENEVIEVE W. HARMAN THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 23, 1997 Genevieve Wilson Harman, age 91, of 218 Winchester Ave., Moorefield, WV, passed away Tuesday evening, April 15, 1997, at the City Hospital in Martinsburg, WV. Genevieve was born March 30, 1906, in Wardensville, WV, the daughter of Henry M. and Katherine (Funkhouser) Wilson. Besides her parents, Mrs. Harman was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Justin Miley Harman on Nov. 16, 1974, and her children, Mrs. Justine Perkins, William B. Harman and Thomas Harman. Mrs. Harman is survived by one daughter-in-law, Betty H. Harman of Martinsburg, WV; one son-in-law, Cecil "Perk" Perkins of Wheeling, WV and formerly of Keyser; two granddaughters and four grandsons and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Harman was a graduate of the first graduating class of Handley High School in Winchester, VA in 1924, received a Teacher's Certificate from Shepherd Normal School in 1926, taught in Wardensville, WV, was a worker for the Red Cross during WWII and for many years after, taught piano, was a housewife, a member of the Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church, a member of Mrs. Bean's Sunday School Class at Duffey, and was the Organist for Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 18, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at the Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ted Osgood and Rev. Calvin McCutheon officiating. Burial was at the Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield. Pallbearers were William Harman, Thomas Harman, Ronald Harman, Jay Perkins, Dr. Victor Wood, and Scott Davis. Honorary Pallbearers were Ray Poling, Buddy Eye, Tom McNeil, Carlton Saville, and Walter Southerly. Memorial donations may be made to the Olivet Cemetery Corp., P.O. Box 24, Moorefield, WV 26836. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Elmore- Chambers Funeral Home, Moorefield, WV. ***************************************************** M. LOUISE HARPER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 31, 1999 M. Louise Harper, age 74, of Harrisonburg and formerly of Upper Tract, WV, died Friday, March 26, 1999 at Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, VA. She was born July 5, 1924 at Rock Oak, WV, and was the daughter of the late Otis and Lillian Grady Bradfield. Mrs. Harper was a member of the Upper Tract Presbyterian Church. She and her husband operated Dick's Service Station and Restaurant for 27 years. She was Past Worthy Matron of the Order Of The Eastern Star Chapter 138, Franklin. She received her 50-year member pin in 1997. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law; Phyllis and Tom Eye, Frederick, MD and Sherry and Bob Griffeth, Duluth, GA; and Tom and Gayle Harper, McGaheysville, VA; eight grandchildren, Brad and Brian Eye, Frederick, MD; Doug Judy of South Kingstown, RI and Todd Judy, Lawrenceville, GA; Tom Harper, Manassas, VA and Chad Harper, Arlington, VA; Shannon and Krista Harper, Bridgewater, VA; two great-grandchildren, Andrew Thomas Eye, Frederick, MD and Hannah Harper, Manassas, VA; and one brother, Grady Bradfield, Yellow Springs, WV. A funeral service was conducted on Sunday, March 28, 1999 at the Franklin Presbyterian Church, Franklin, WV by Rev. Jonathan Bennett, Dr. Paul O'Gorek and Dr. Brian Weger. Burial was in the Cherry Hill Cemetery, Upper Tract, WV. Mrs. Harper's grandsons served as pallbearers. Eastern Star Chapter 138, Franklin conducted a memorial service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Kimble Funeral Home. ****************************************** BETTY L. HARTMAN THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 28, 1996 Betty Lou "Butch" Hartman, age 55, of Burlington, WV passed away on August 20, 1996 at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. Born March 10, 1941 in Hampshire County, WV she was the daughter of the late Harry P. Ord, Sr. and Gertrude G. "Jackie" Warnick Newcomb. Mrs. Hartman was a member of the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church in Purgitsville, WV, United Methodist Women and the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church Choir. Surviving is her beloved husband, Stephen C. Hartman; four daughters, Denise D. Hartman Clayton and husband Timothy A. of Burlington, WV; Donna Lou Hartman of Burlington, WV; Deborah D. Williams and husband Bill of Green Spring, WV; one sister, Patricia D. Streets and husband Delbert, Jr. of Burlington, WV; one half-brother, Harry P. Ord, Jr. of Washington, D.C.; seven grandchildren, Christopher A. Clayton, Timothy J. Clayton, Ashlee N. Williams, Dea R. Clayton, Kaylee R. Williams, Shelby M. Kaiser and Billee J. Williams. She was also survived by many other beloved family and friends. She was preceded in death by two half-brothers, John K. Newcomb and Clarence "Eddie" Newcomb. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church in Purgitsville, WV on Friday, August 23 with the Pastor Glen R. Hamric officiating. Burial was in the High Cemetery in Purgitsville. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, Purgitsville, WV. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Shaffer Funeral Home in Romney, WV. ***************************************** CORNELIA STEVENSON (BAKER) HARTSELL THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 4, 1999 Cornelia (Baker) Hartsell, age 79, of Petersburg, WV died Monday, July 26, 1999 at Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg, WV. Born November 29, 1919 in Petersburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Robert Welton and Cornelia (Taylor) Baker. She was preceded in death besides her parents, by her husband, Robert Hartsell in 1971. Also one sister preceded, Betty Baker Stickland; and five brothers, John B. Baker, Robert W. Baker, Jr., Edward T. Baker, Donald J. Baker and Paul Baker. Cornelia was the last member of her immediate family. Mrs. Hartsell graduated from Petersburg High School in 1937 and from Strayer Business College, Washington, D.C. She worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington for several years. She moved to Petersburg in 1994. She was a member of the Petersburg Presbyterian Church and was Circle Chairman and member of the Fellowship Committee. Surviving are three nephews, Donald J. Baker, Jr. of Moorefield, WV, Stephen C. Baker of Winchester, VA and Dana Paul Baker of Quakertown, PA; two nieces, Martha L. Baker Price of Morgantown, WV and Susan T. Baker Munck of Valley Falls, Kansas. The body has been cremated. Memorial services were held on Saturday at the Petersburg Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Donald G. Scofield, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Petersburg, WV. Memorials may be made to Petersburg Presbyterian Church or Potomac Highlands Animal Rescue, c/o Linda Scott, HC 67, Box 27 AA, Mathias, WV 26812. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home. ********************************************** KENNETH E. HAWKINS THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 9, 1996 Kenneth Elwood Hawkins, age 65, of Wardensville, WV, died Tuesday, October 1, 1996 at Shawnee Springs Nursing Home, Winchester, VA. Born November 4, 1930 in Wardensville, WV, he was a son of the late Eston Hawkins and Viola Heishman Mauck of Wardensville. Mr. Hawkins was retired from ABEX Corp. of Winchester, VA and was a member of the Wardensville United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Keith Allen Hawkins, Winchester, VA; one sister, Donna Imogene Brill, Wardensville, WV; one brother, Walter Douglas Hawkins, Canastota, NY; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by one sister, Maxine Virginia Hawkins. A funeral service was conducted Friday at the Wardensville United Methodist Church with the Rev. S. Jeff Anderson officiating. Burial was in Greenfield Cemetery, Wardensville, WV. Pallbearers were Alvin Smith, Kenneth Jenkins, Ralph Reynolds, Wayne Gochenour, Richard Oates and Frank McCumber. Memorials may be made to either the Capon Valley Fire Company or the Wardensville Rescue Squad. Arrangements were under the direction of the Loy Funeral Home, Wardensville, WV. ************************************************* HARRY M. HEISHMAN THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 8, 1996 Harry M. Heishman, 88, of Newville, PA, died Monday, April 8, 1996 at Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle, where he had been a resident for over two years. Born March 29, 1908 at Baker, WV, he was a son of the late Frank and Cora Wilkins Heishman. He spent his early years at Baker. Mr. Heishman was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Keck Heishman. Surviving are one son, Donald W. Heishman, Newville, PA; one daughter, Twyla L. Kauffman, Mechanicsburg; three sisters, Edna Barrick, Newburg, PA, Ruby Hulver, Winchester, VA, and Mildred James, Carlisle, PA; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was a retired farmer, a member of Newville First Church of God, the Church Council, a Sunday school teacher and choir member. He also was a member of Odd Fellows of Newville. Services were on April 11 at his church. Burial was in Westminster Cemetery near Carlisle, PA. ************************************************** JUANITA HEISHMAN THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 10, 1996 Juanita (Nita) Heishman, age 95, passed away March 31, 1996 in the Long Term Care Unit of Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney, WV. Born June 15, 1900 in Wardensville, she was the daughter of the late John and Bertie Garrett Heishman. Her husband, Mr. Loring Heishman, preceded her in death in 1973. Surviving are two sons, Norman Heishman of Wardensville; Eugene Heishman of Romney; 2 daughters, Gertrude Kibler of Woodstock, VA and Katheryn Forsythe, Venice FL and one sister, Arbutus Wiggins, Winchester, VA; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Wardensville, WV on April 3 with the Rev. Don Prange officiating with burial in the Wardensville Cemetery. Pallbearers were the grandsons and honorary pallbearers were Alfred Ludwig, Gerald Fishel, Courtny Allen Wilson, Ray Brill, Roger Heishman, Les Barr, James Dyer and Donnie Smith. ******************************************************** RAYMOND R. HEISHMAN THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 24, 1996 Raymond Robert Heishman, 85, of Harrisonburg, died Sunday, July 7, 1996, at his home. The funeral was conducted at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home by the Rev. John Kiblinger. A graveside service was conducted in the Wardensville Cemetery in Wardensville, WV. Mr. Heishman was born Oct. 7, 1910, in Wardensville, son of the late William Thomas and Rebecca Landacre Heishman. He was a mechanic for 13 years at Shenandoah Transportation and had formerly been employed by Camelot Hall Nursing Home for 14 years. He had attended school in Wardensville and was a member of the Ridgeway Mennonite Church. He was the husband of the late Della Gladys Funkhouser Heishman. Surviving are three daughters, Lois Whitecotton and Sadie Miller, both of Harrisonburg, and Carolyn Wenger of Jacksonville, NC; a brother, Edgar Heishman of Front Royal; a sister, Alma Gregory of Craigsville; six grandchildren; and four great-granddaughters. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ridgeway Mennonite Church or the Hospice of Rockingham Memorial Hospital, in memory of Mr. Heishman. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home. ***************************************************** RALPH W. HELMAN THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Ralph W. Helman, age 68 of Purgitsville, WV, passed away Wednesday evening, April 7, 1999 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. Born September 7, 1930 in Hampshire Co., WV he was a son of the late George F. and Olive I. (Davy) Helman. He was a veteran of the US Marines having served during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion Post #64 of Moorefield. He was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren. Surviving are two sons, Ralph J. Helman of Purgitsville, Kevin A. Helman of Moorefield; one daughter, Mary Lou Alt of Moorefield; two brothers, Theodore F. Helman and Lyle M. Helman of Purgitsville and five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, April 10, 1999 at the Fraley Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Taylor officiating. Burial followed at the Shoemaker Cemetery at Purgitsville where Military Graveside Rites were accorded by the Moorefield Combined Veteran's Honor Guard. A Veteran's Memorial Service was held on Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers were Roy Hose, Alston Hose, Roger Barnes, Martin Helman, June Parsons and Delmas Kelley. Honorary pallbearers were Justin Helman, Sammy Helman and Johnny Helman. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home. ************************************** BETTY LEE (KESNER) HELMICK THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, February 23, 2000 Betty L. Kesner Helmick, age 55, of Petersburg, WV, died Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at her home. Born June 5, 1944 in Rough Run, WV, she was the daughter of the late Austin G. and Carrie Lee May (Ketterman) Kesner. Preceded in death by her husband, Berkeley "Buck" Helmick on November 6, 1972, she was also preceded in death by one son, Berkley Trent Helmick; one brother, Gleason "Jake" Kesner and two sisters, Ollie Alt and Dorothy Hinkle. Mrs. Helmick had formerly worked for Park Motel in Petersburg for several years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Petersburg, WV. Surviving is one daughter, Tammy Mowery of Moorefield, WV; three grandsons, Chad Helmick, Todd Corwin and Kent Corwin; two sisters, Lucy Evans of Stephens City, VA; Hazel Parsons of Maysville; one brother, James Kesner of Dorcas. Funeral services were held on Friday at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV with Bishop Joel Yankey officiating. Burial was in the Cherry Hill Cemetery in Upper Tract, WV. Memorials may be made to the family, P.O. Box 1201, Petersburg, WV 26847. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home. **************************************************** MINNIE H. HELTZEL THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 6, 1997 Minnie Heishman Heltzel, age 91, of Wardensville, WV, died Thursday, July 31, 1997, at Bon Air Nursing Home, Stevens City, VA. She was born September 30, 1905 in Lost City, WV, the daughter of the late Harvey and Julia Pence Heishman. Mrs. Heltzel was a homemaker and a member of the United Brethren Church of Lost City, WV. Her husband, John Curby Heltzel, preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and two grandsons. Surviving are one daughter, Marie Crawford, Wardensville, WV; one brother, Harper Heishman, Wardensville, WV; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service was conducted Saturday, Aug. 2, at 11:00 a.m., at the Wardensville Cemetery in Wardensville, WV, with Rev. Sherwin Tharp officiating. Pallbearers were James Dyer, William Johnson, Brian Cooley, David Shanton, Brent Strawderman and Terry Miller. Arrangements were under the direction of the Loy Funeral Home, Wardensville, WV. ************************************************** HAZEL PAYNE HENDERSON THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 7, 1999 Hazel Payne Henderson, 97, of Wardensville, WV died on Tuesday, July 6, 1999 at the E. A. Hawse Continuous Care Center in Baker, WV. Mrs. Henderson was born on October 7, 1901 in Wardensville, WV, a daughter of the late Daniel J. and Rosie Morgan Payne. She was a domestic worker in the Wheeling, WV and Cleveland, OH areas. She was married to William Henderson. Surviving are one sister, Mary Elizabeth Grandison of Wardensville and several nephews and nieces. A funeral service was held on Friday, July 9, at the Loy- Giffin Funeral Home in Wardensville. Officiating was Rev. Calvin Redman and Rev. Sherwin Tharp. Interment was at the Alum Bank Cemetery in Wardensville. Pallbearers were Russell Payne, Morgan Payne, William Payne, Cecil Payne, Norman Grandison, Maynard Grandison, Arthur Grandison and Eddie Grandison. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alum Bank Cemetery, P.O. Box 152, Wardensville, WV 26851. Arrangements were made by the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home in Wardensville, West Virginia. ********************************************** KATHERYN G. HESEN THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 10, 1996 Katheryn Gasch Hesen, age 89, of Romney, formerly of Wardensville, WV, died Tuesday, April 2, 1996 at Hampshire Health Care Center in Romney, WV. She was born January 15, 1907 in Peru, WV and was the daughter of the late Arthur E. and Margaret Dasher Gasch. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Linn Simpson, July 23, 1969 and her second husband, Cash C. Hesen, Dec. 13, 1981. Mrs. Hesen was a homemaker and a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving are one daughter, Harriet Simpson, Wardensville, WV; one sister, Ann Murray, Dunmore, VA; and one brother, Arthur E. Gasch, Jr. There were no funeral services held for Mrs. Hesen. Memorials may be made to the Wardensville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2, Wardensville, WV 26851. ****************************************************** KATHRYN G. HESEN THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Kathryn Gasch Hesen, age 89, of Romney, formerly of Wardensville, WV, died Tuesday, April 2, 1996 at Hampshire Health Care Center in Romney, WV. She was born January 15, 1907 in Peru, WV and was the daughter of the late Arthur E. and Margaret Dasher Gasch. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Linn Simpson, July 23, 1969 and her second husband, Cash C. Hesen, Dec. 13, 1981 and one brother, Arthur E. Gasch, Jr. Mrs. Hesen was a homemaker and a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving are one daughter, Harriet Simpson, Wardensville, WV; one sister, Ann Murray, Dunn Loring, VA; and one brother, Harry English, Falls Church, VA. There were no funeral services held for Mrs. Hesen. Memorials may be made to the Wardensville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2, Wardensville, WV 26851. ***************************************************** LILLIE MARIE HIGH THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 10, 1996 Lillie Marie High, infant daughter of Kenneth Nim and Billie-Jo (Hartman) High, of Old Fields, WV, died Thursday, April 4, 1996, at the Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. Those surviving, in addition to her parents, are one brother, Kenneth Nim High II, and one sister, Daryll Anne High; maternal grandparents, Burr and Ann Marie Hartman of Moorefield, WV; paternal grandparents, Nim F. and Malinda High of Old Fields, WV, and JoAnne H. and Buddy Webster of Mathias, WV; and paternal great-grandparents, Cecil and Lillie Haggerty. A private graveside service was held on Monday at the Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield. The family requests donations may be made to the Fairfax Hospital, N.I.C.U., 3300 Gallows Rd., Falls Church, VA 22046. Arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home in Moorefield. ***************************************************** JEAN (DINGES) HILL THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 28, 1999 Jean D. Hill, age 80, of Petersburg, WV died Tuesday, July 20, 1999 at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA. Born March 30, 1919 in Centre Hall, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Irene (Musser) Dinges. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hill, August 7, 1970 and preceded in death also by one sister, Adaline McClure. Mrs. Hill was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church in Petersburg, WV. She served on the Administrative Board, Council on Ministries and Church Council. She served her Church in several capacities including Main Street United Methodist Women, the Choir, and Children's Department. She was a member of Burlington United Methodist Family Services Auxiliary and was Past Membership Chairperson. She was Chairman of Grant County Cancer Society, Treasurer of Petersburg Fireman's Auxiliary, Life member of the WV Association of Retired School Employees and a member of the Petersburg Busy Volunteer Club. She was a teacher's aide for Petersburg Elementary School for 23 years. Surviving are one son, Edward R. Hill of Marlinton, WV and wife, Marcia; one daughter, Marsha Stephens of Strongsville, Ohio and husband, Robert; two grandchildren, Brian Edward Hill and Chanda Marie Hill and one brother, Robert Dinges of Bellefonte, PA. Funeral services were held on Saturday at the Main Street United Methodist Church in Petersburg, WV with Rev. John Wildman and Rev. Donald Lockhart officiating. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Petersburg, WV. Memorials may be made to Burlington United Methodist Family Services, American Cancer Society or charity of choice. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home. ************************************************ REV. BENJAMIN DRIVER HINEGARDNER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 27, 1996 Rev. Benjamin Driver Hinegardner, 78, of Mathias, WV, died Tuesday, March 19, 1996 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He was born January 13, 1918 in Lost City, WV, and was the son of the late Charles Franklin and Allene Peer Hinegardner. Mr. Hinegardner was an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren. He was a member of the Timberville Church of the Brethren. He was a charter member of the Mathias Ruritan Club. He was baptized in the Lost City Baptist Church and attended Sunday School at the Ivanhoe Presbyterian Church. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1942-1945. Before retiring in 1983 and moving back to Mathias he served in Iowa for 24 years. His first church was Udell Brethren Church then Prairie City Church of the Brethren for 13 years, Morgan Valley Christian Church, English River Church of the Brethren - Kind Ross Christian Church, Marshalltown Church of the Brethren, then seven years later back to the Prairie City Church of the Brethren. After he retired and moved back to the Mathias area he was an Interim minister with the Timberville Church of the Brethren, the Brick and Oakdale Church of the Brethren in Maysville and last served with the Flat Rock and Stony Creek Church of the Brethren until 1993. On December 24, 1937 he married the former Ethel Mathias who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Elaine Hauck of Richmond, VA and Mary Lee Schlapia of Creston, Iowa; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A memorial service was held Saturday at the Mathias Brethren Church by Pastors Bernard A. Fuska and Jim Corbitt. Burial was in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mathias-Baker Rescue Squad, c/o Ervin Wilkins Sr., HCR 83, Box 8, Baker, WV 26801-9510 or the Mathias Brethren Church or the Timberville Church of the Brethren or a charity or church of one's choice. The body was cremated. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway. ************************************************** BLANCHE E. HINKLE THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 17, 1999 Blanche E. Hinkle, age 80 of Old Fields, WV passed away Saturday evening, March 13 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. Born May 29, 1918 in Old Fields a daughter of the late James O. and Mary (Arnold) Hinkle. She was a retired Administrator for the Hardy County Board of Education, a charter member of the Moorefield Church of the Brethren and a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Surviving is one brother, George Hinkle of Old Fields and two nieces. Ms. Hinkle was presented to the Human Gift Registry of West Virginia University. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home of Moorefield, WV. ************************************* DONALD WHITFIELD "BUDDY" HINKLE THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 17, 1999 Donald Whitfield "Buddy" Hinkle, age 64, of Quiet Lane, Penn Laird, died March 7, 1999 at his home. He had been ill for the past two years. He was born January 7, 1935 in Penn Laird and was the son of the late Clarence T. and Frances Michael Hinkle. Mr. Hinkle was a lifelong member of the Mill Creek Church of the Brethren where he had been very active with his very respected Pastor, Tom Geiman, in the church community. He had volunteered with the Salvation Army for a number of years and had done a lot of volunteer disaster work locally. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and had been very active with the local Habitat for Humanities for which he had served on the Board of Directors. Mr. Hinkle had worked at James Madison University for approximately 20 years and retired from W.A. Hartman Memorials several years ago. On October 14, 1962, he married the former Shelvy Kimble, formerly of Moorefield, WV, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Melanie S. Hinkle of Harrisonburg; a son, Chris D. Hinkle and his wife Tammy of Richmond, two grandsons, Evan and Benjamin Hinkle of Richmond; and a twin brother, George William "Bill" Hinkle and his wife Linda R. Hinkle of Penn Laird. A memorial service was conducted on Wednesday, March 9, 1999 at the Mill Creek Church of the Brethren by the Revs. Doug Graham and Homer Frazier. Mr. Hinkle was cremated and a private burial will be held later. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, 100 East Grace Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, The Central Valley Habitat For Humanity, 200 S. Main Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812 or to the Mill Creek Church of the Brethren, 7600 Port Republic Road, Port Republic, VA 24471. ************************************** OTHA EDWARD HINKLE THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 8, 1996 Otha Edward "June" Hinkle, age 67 of Lumberport, WV and formerly of Petersburg, WV died Thursday, May 2, 1996 at the United Hospital Center in Clarksburg, WV. Born May 8, 1928 in Petersburg, WV, he was a son of the late Otha M. and Carrie (Smith) Hinkle. He was preceded in death by one brother, Harold W. Hinkle and one sister, Carolyn Skinner. Mr. Hinkle retired from Consol Coal Company, Shinnston, WV, was a member of the Gilmer County Lodge 118 AF & AM Glenville, WV and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Surviving is his wife, Eileen D. (Keplinger) Hinkle. They were united in marriage August 23, 1948. One son, Mark E. Hinkle of Lumberport, WV; two daughters, Terry L. Rinehart of Lumberport, WV and Beverly A. Walters of Clarksburg, WV; four sisters, Kathryn Alt and Emma Runion of Petersburg, WV, Sandra Coby of Moorefield, WV, Judy Eye of Harrisonburg, VA; one brother, Lloyd J. Hinkle of Azel, Texas; four grandchildren, Bradley Lynn Walters, Monica Rene Walters, Brandon Tyler Rinehart and Kelci M'lyn Rinehart; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Saturday, May 4, 1996 at 1 p.m. at Maysville Cemetery, Maysville, WV, with the Rev. Charles Snyder officiating. Masonic graveside services were by Petersburg Masonic Lodge 145 AF & AM. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, WV. ************************************************ LUELLA HINES THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 2, 1996 Luella Hines, age 91, of Baker, WV, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 1996 in Washington Court House, Ohio. Born July 19, 1905 in Hardy County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Virginia (Hahn) Funk. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Orion A. Hines in 1978, one daughter, two sons, one great-grandchild, one sister and six brothers. Mrs. Hines is survived by one sister Viola Funk of Bean's Settlement; one brother, Lester Funk of Augusta, WV; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. Mrs. Hines was a homemaker and member of the Asbury United Methodist Church at Bean's Settlement. Funeral services will be conducted today, Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Elmore Funeral Home with the Rev. Ted Osgood officiating. Burial will follow at the Asbury Church Cemetery in Bean's Settlement, WV. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Elmore Funeral Home of Moorefield. *************************************** VIRGIL JOSEPH HINES THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 16, 1997 Virgil J. Hines, age 84, of Dorcas, WV, died Sunday, July 13, 1997 at Grant Memorial Hospital. He had been in ill health for several months. He was born January 27, 1913 on Ora Mountain, Grant County, WV, son of the late William Edward and Jemima (Thorn) Hines. Mr. Hines was preceded in death besides his parents, 5 brothers; Vance, Oscar, Thomas, David and Paul Hines; 4 infant sisters, Mary Hines, Virginia Hines, twins, Gladys and Joy Hines; an infant granddaughter, one great-grandson, Austin Goldizen. Virgil retired from Petersburg Oil Company in 1978, charter member of Dorcas Ruritan Club and Dorcas Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife of 57 years, Vina C. (Kuykendall) Hines. They were united in marriage on March 16, 1940. Surviving are 4 sons, Wayne J. Hines of Dorcas, WV, Clyde E. Hines of Maysville, George E. Hines of Petersburg, WV and Gary L. Hines of Dorcas, WV; 2 daughters, Hilda C. Mauzy of Petersburg, WV and Sharon E. Golden of Petersburg, WV; 2 sisters, Pluma Deavers of Vacaville, California and Mabel Wayne of Laurel, MD; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Dye and Rev. Paul Donaldson with interment at North Mill Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to North Mill Creek Cemetery Fund. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. ************************************************** JONATHAN HISGHMAN THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 10, 1997 Jonathan Hisghman, 80, of Sumerduck, died Thursday, September 11, 1997 at his home. A graveside service was held Saturday at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester. Mr. Hisghman was born April 26, 1917, in Hardy County, WV, son of Henry and Lucy Miley Hisghman. He was a proofer and binder for Bookbinders in Rockville, MD. He was the husband of the late Charlett Thompson Hisghman. Surviving are two sons, Jonathan Hisghman, Jr. of Capon Bridge, WV and Rufus Hisghman of Sumerduck; a daughter, Mary Shrout of Winchester; a brother, James Hisghman of Strasburg; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in Winchester, VA. ******************************************* RHONDA LOU HIVELY THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 24, 1999 Rhonda Lou Hively, 32, of Moorefield, died Sunday, March 14, 1999 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born December 5, 1966 in Crow, she was the daughter of Eugene Worley of Beckley and Gwendolyn Bowling Richmond of Beckley. She was a bartender at the VFW Post 9606, Moorefield and a member of the VFW Post 9606 Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Lynn Hively. Survivors include three daughters, Alexandria Dawn Worley, at home, Jodia Ann Worley, at home, Brandi L. Hively, at home; two stepsons, Allen Hively and Chad Hively both of Dunbar; a brother, Kevin L. Worley and his wife, Karen of Milton, FL; a sister, Sharon E. Worley of Beckley; a stepbrother, Brad D. Richmond of Newport News, VA; paternal grandparents, Kennet and Stella Lilly of Nimitz, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and very special friends, Danny and Becky Hamm and Forrest Lambert. Services were held Thursday, March 18, 1999 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home with Rev. Dean Adams officiating. Burial was in Redden Cemetery, Crow. Pallbearers were Roger Adkins, Roger Furrow, Roger Redden, Danny Hamm and Bill Lilly. Arrangements were by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley, WV. ****************************************** VIVIAN C. HOLBERT THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 21, 1996 Vivian "Bonnie" Coffman Holbert, age 60, of Charles Town, WV and formerly of Romney, WV passed away at her residence, in the care of the Hospice of the Panhandle on Friday, August 16, 1996. Born on Dec. 19, 1925 the daughter of Paul C. and Audrey (Hott) Coffman, who survives, Mrs. Coffman is also survived by one daughter, Nancy Holbert Sonnet and husband, David E. Holbert of Baton Rouge, LA; one brother, Paul C. Coffman, Jr. and his wife Noel in Winston-Salem, NC. She was preceded in death by her father. Mrs. Holbert was a graduate of Charles Town High School, class of 1953; was employed at the Somerset Texaco Center of Charles Town, WV and for many years prior she was with the Bank of Charles Town, WXVA Radio Station and Frederick O. Byrer and Thomas W. Steptoe, Sr., Attorneys-at-law. She was of the Protestant faith. A memorial service was held at the Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home on August 19, 1996 with the Reverend William Wood and Reverend Louise Barrett officiating. Burial will be held later at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Panhandle, 2015 Boyd Orchard Court, Martinsburg, WV 25401, Trinity Gospel Assembly of God Church, RR#01, Box 127B, Charles Town, WV 25414 or the Valley Assembly of God Church, P.O. Box 142, Middletown, VA 22645. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Strider Colonial Funeral Home. ************************************************ ERNEST B. HOSE THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 21, 1999 Ernest B. Hose, age 75 of Ft. Run, Moorefield, WV, passed away on Monday morning, July 12, 1999 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. Born February 29, 1924 in Hardy Co., WV he was a son of the late Jesse and Edna (Smith) Hose. He was a member of the Moorefield Church of the Brethren, was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Surviving is his wife Shirley (Fitzwater) Hose, two sons, Michael E. Hose and Gerald R. Hose of Moorefield, WV; two daughters, Sharon Thompson of Moorefield, WV and Patricia Shirk of Petersburg, WV; one brother, Calvin E. "Jack" Hose of Moorefield, WV; one sister, Alice Ash of Huntington, WV; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday at the Fraley Funeral Home in Moorefield with the Rev. Raymond Helmick officiating. Burial followed at the Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Hose, Steve Hose, Glenn Baldwin, Don Parker, Jeffrey Shirk, Greg McCauley, Jerry Timbrook and Foster See. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home in Moorefield, WV. ************************************************** JOHAH HOSE THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 25, 1996 Jonah Hose, age 71, of Moorefield, WV, passed away at his daughter's residence on Branch Mountain on Monday evening, September 16, 1996. Mr. Hose was born August 25, 1925, in Old Fields, WV. He was the son of the late George and Hazel (Shockey) Hose. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, five sisters and four brothers. He was the last member of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife, Zelda (Howdershell) Hose of Moorefield; four daughters: Eleanor Waldron of Baker, WV, Debbie Sager, Sylvia Funkhouser and Robin Smith, all of Mathias, WV; five sons: Calvin Cook and Archie Hose, both of Rio, WV; Steven Hose of Moorefield, WV, Robert Hose of Baker, WV and Roger Hose of Moorefield, WV; 27 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren. Mr. Hose was a retired laborer and a member of the Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday at the Elmore- Chambers Funeral Home in Moorefield with the Rev. Randy Ours officiating. Burial was in the Baldwin Cemetery at Fort Run, WV. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Elmore- Chambers Funeral Home. **************************************************** HOMER HOSE THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 31, 1996 Homer Hose, age 70, of Powder Spring Road, Moorefield, died Wednesday, July 24, 1996 at his residence. Born April 25, 1926 at Old Fields, WV, he was the son of the late George Hose and the late Hazel (Shockey) Hose. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are two sons, John W. Keplinger of Moorefield and Homer L. Keplinger of Charles Town, WV; one brother, Jonah Hose of Moorefield, WV. Services were conducted Saturday, July 27, 1996 at the Fraley Funeral Home in Moorefield with the Rev. Laurean R. Smith officiating. Burial was in the Baldwin Cemetery near Moorefield. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home, Moorefield, WV. Grandchildren served as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. ************************************************ CLYDE V. HUBBLE THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 2, 1996 Clyde Vance Hubble, age 73, passed away on September 26, 1996 at his home in Wardensville, WV. Mr. Hubble was the son of the late James and Lola Hubble. He was retired from O'Sullivan Co., in Winchester, VA and was formerly a truck driver for Time-DC. Surviving is his wife, Lucille Ours Hubble of Wardensville, WV; two daughters, Vicki Himelright of Winchester, VA and Pamela Bailey of Stephens City, VA; one sister, Marie Bakel, Johnstown, Colorado. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held on Monday at the Loy Funeral Home with the Rev. Dave Garns officiating. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Loy Funeral Home in Wardensville, WV. **************************************** VIRGINIA E. HULVER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 2, 1996 Virginia Elizabeth Hulver, 82, Wardensville, WV, died Sept. 28, 1996 at the E. A. Hawse Continuous Care Center in Baker, WV. Mrs. Hulver was born Nov. 7, 1914 in Hampshire County, WV and was a daughter of the late Melanchthon and Blanche Billmeyer Coffman. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Wardensville. On Dec. 10, 1932, she married Lisle Hulver, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Christine Himelright, Wardensville; four sons, Robert Hulver, Rock Oak, WV; Terry Hulver, Baker, WV, Douglas Hulver, Broadway and Donald Hulver, Edinburg; three sisters, Geraldine Hott, Wardensville, Ruth Pepper, Winchester and Annie Haines, Slanesville, WV; one brother, Richard Coffman, Wardensville; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pastor R. Don Prange conducted the funeral on Tuesday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Burial was in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Baughman's Settlement. Memorial donations may be made to the Wardensville Vol. Fire Co., the Wardensville Rescue Squad or the Baker-Mathias Fire and Rescue Squads. Arrangements were under the direction of the Giffin Funeral Home, Capon Bridge, WV. ************************************************ RAY A. HULVER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 10, 1996 Ray A. Hulver, age 83 of Winchester, Virginia passed away on April 6, 1996 at the Edmon Home For Adults in Winchester, VA. Born on May 28, 1912 in the Baughman Settlement in WV he was the son of the late George B. and Christine Baughman Hulver. Mr. Hulver was a retiree from the Forecast Furniture Company of Winchester, VA; a member of the Grace Lutheran Church; a 25-year member of the Greenwood Fire Company; member of the Winchester Barbershop Chorus and a member of the Grace Lutheran Church Choir for 43 years. Surviving is his wife, Ruby Heishman Hulver of Winchester, VA; one son, John A. Hulver of Hicksville, NY; one brother, Lyle Hulver of Wardensville and one sister Freda C. Rudy of Baker; and two grandchildren. The funeral was held at the Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester, VA with the Rev. James H. Utt officiating. Burial was at the Moriah Cemetery in Baker, WV. Active pallbearers were Leonard Bauserman Sr., Leonard Bauserman Jr., Charles Dunn, Walter Cunningham, Hal Leman, Jimmy Brown and Roger Rudy. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church, 29 W. Boscowen St., Winchester, VA 22601 or the Greenwood Fire Company, Greenwood Road, Winchester, VA 22601. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Loy Funeral Home in Wardensville, WV. ***************************************************** JOSEPH EUGENE HUTTON THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 24, 1999 Joseph Eugene Hutton, 71, of 314 Vine St., Harrisonburg, VA died Monday, March 15, 1999 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. A son of the late Lucas Carl, Sr. and Lillie Lamb Edwards Hutton, he was born October 17, 1927 in Waynesboro. Mr. Hutton graduated from Broadway High School and Bridgewater College. He was an executive with Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. until his retirement. He was a member of the Harrisonburg Baptist Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, B.P.O.E. #450 in Harrisonburg, V.F.W. Post #632 and was past president of the Harrisonburg Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was married to Pauline Mongold Hutton and to Delores White Hutton. Surviving are a nephew and a niece. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 18, 1999 at the Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Chapel with Dr. Tom Reynolds officiating. Burial was at Woodbine Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Lindsey Funeral Chapel, Harrisonburg, VA. *********************************************** WILLIAM E. HUTTON, JR. THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 27, 1997 William (Bill) Elwood Hutton, Jr., 62, of Arkadelphia, died Monday, August 18, 1997 at Baptist Medical Center- Arkadelphia. He was born May 14, 1935, in Hardy County, WV, the son of the late William Elwood and Alma Rebecca Craig Hutton. He was a retired city engineer for the City of Arkadelphia, a fire and rescue officer for the Clark County Office of Emergency Services, a retired Arkadelphia Fire Department employee, president of the Clark County Fire Association, volunteer fireman at Gum Springs, member of the Arkadelphia Noon Lion's Club and a member of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where he taught adult Sunday School class. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Katie Lynn Hutton, and two sisters, Daisy and Betty Bliss. Survivors include his wife, Ann Buck Hutton; three sons, Randy and Russell Hutton, both of Arkadelphia, and James Hutton of Texarkana, TX; two daughters, Kathy Martin and Lakin Alisha Caldwell, both of Arkadelphia; one brother, Rodney Norman Hutton of Moorefield, WV; two half brothers, Kenneth Hutton of Winchester, VA and Leroy Hutton of Fairmont, WV; two sisters, Judy Miller of Baker, WV and Dorothy Lambert of Waynesboro, VA; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Morrison officiating. Memorials may be made to the Arkadelphia Fire Department. ************************************************** ADOLPHUS GOTTLIEB "DICK" HUTTER, JR. THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Mr. Adolphus Gottlieb "Dick" Hutter, Jr. age 85, of Moorefield, WV, died Monday, April 8, 1996 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg. Born June 23, 1910 at Kessel, Hardy County, WV, he was the son of the late Adolphus Gottlieb Hutter, Sr. and the late Mary Louise (Keller) Hutter. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Katherine Kessel and Edna Tabler and four brothers, David Hutter, Jacob Hutter, Henry Hutter and Luther Hutter, and two sons-in-law, Clyde Weatherholtz and Ruell Martin. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Velma (Woerner) Hutter; three daughters, Mary Louise and husband, Robert Forkner of Moorefield; Joan Weatherholtz of Columbia, MD; Helen "Sammy" Martin of Moorefield; two brothers, Fred and Russell Hutter of Moorefield; four sisters, Emma See of Fulton, MD, Madeline Hutter of Laurel, MD, Misses Bessie and Ruth Hutter of Moorefield; four grandchildren: Ruell H. "Holly" II and wife Sharon Martin of Moorefield, Sharon and husband Jim Wratchford of Moorefield, Karin and husband Donald Maxson of Tornado, WV, Cynthia "Cindy" and husband Mike Kight of Richmond, VA; six great-grandchildren: Matthew, Kelly, Colleen, Jared, Benjamin and Kathalyn; and one great-great-grandchild: Brooke. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, April 11, at 11:00 a.m. at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Bowyer, Pastor Barry Sink and Pastor Don Maxson officiating. Burial was in the Hider Cemetery near Moorefield. Mr. Hutter was a member of Moorefield Lodge #29 AF & AM, Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Charter Member of Love Memorial Clinic, past sheriff of Hardy County, and owned and operated Hutter's Dairy in the 40's and was a lifelong farmer. Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 616, Moorefield, WV 26836. Arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home of Moorefield. ****************************************** RUSSELL G. HUTTER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 9, 1996 Russell Gamble Hutter, age 70, of Hutter Road, Moorefield, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 1996, at the Grant Memorial Hospital, in Petersburg. Born June 17, 1926 in Hardy County, he was the son of the late Adolph and Mary (Keller) Hutter. Besides his parents, Mr. Hutter was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. Surviving are his wife, Lenore (White) Hutter; one stepdaughter, Diane Cleven, of Centreville, VA; one stepson, Robert Brothers of Virginia Beach, VA; four sisters, Mary Ruth Hutter and Bessie Hutter of Moorefield, and Emma See and Madeline Hutter both of Laurel, MD; one brother, Fred Hutter of Moorefield; and one step-grandchild. Mr. Hutter retired from the U.S. Army with 25 years of service, and had been an insurance agent for the Life of Georgia Life Insurance Company, he was a member of the St. Andrews Methodist Church in Virginia Beach, VA; a member of the Masonic Lodge #29 AF & AM, the Moorefield American Legion and VFW, the Moorefield Lodge #19 and a charter member of the Lodge #1940 of Chesapeake, VA. A memorial service was conducted at the Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home on Saturday by the Moorefield Veterans Honor Guard. Funeral services were conducted at the Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home on Sunday with Rev. Joseph Gerstell officiating. Burial was at the Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield with full Military Graveside Rites accorded. Pallbearers were members of the Moorefield Veterans Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Masonic Lodge #29 AF & AM. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of donors' choice. ************************************************** ARTHUR C. HYDE THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 11, 1999 Arthur C. Hyde, of Potomac, Maryland and Honolulu, Hawaii, aviator, real estate developer and business investor, died August 5, 1999 in Honolulu. He was 89. Private graveside services will be held in Moorefield, West Virginia. Hyde attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee and King College in Bristol, Virginia. In 1976, he was honored as an outstanding alumnus of King College. Hyde began his professional career as a pioneer in aviation with several aviation enterprises in the Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia areas. In 1943, he and Jennings Randolph, U.S. Senator from West Virginia made the first American flight powered by gasoline made from coal. Hyde owned and operated Congressional Airport located in Rockville, Maryland during the 1940's where he founded Congressional Flying School, a school that trained pilots during World War II and the first flying school of its kind in the Washington, D.C. area. Hyde also owned and operated Hyde Field Airport now known as Washington Executive/Hyde Field in Clinton, Maryland and the Leesburg Airport, in Leesburg, Virginia, which he later sold to Arthur Godfrey in 1952. In 1945, Hyde developed the Congressional Airport property into the Congressional Shopping Center, among the earliest retail centers on Rockville Pike. Hyde held numerous other real estate properties throughout the United States and in Colorado and was an active trader in the U.S. stock market. Arthur Hyde was a former director of First National Bank in Aspen, Colorado, Potomac National Bank in Potomac, Maryland, and First National Bank in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Hyde was a member of Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, former member of the University Club of Washington, D.C. and the National Aviation Club. Since 1980, Hyde divided his time between Hawaii and Maryland. He resided over 40 years at the family home on River Road in Potomac until it was sold to the Norwood School in 1994. He also maintained a residence in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by three children: Carolyne Hyde of Denver, CO, Arthur Hyde, Jr. of Aspen, Colorado and Ann Hyde of Snowmass Village, Colorado; a granddaughter, Olivia Hyde of Snowmass Village, Colorado and a brother, Earl "Mac" M. Hyde, Jr. of Bethesda, Maryland. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Elmore- Chambers Funeral Home. *********************************************