Hardy County, West Virginia - Obituaries M 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 JENNA L. MCCARTY THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 24, 1999 Jenna L. McCarty, age 70 of Winchester, VA passed away on Thursday, March 18, 1999 at the Winchester Medical Center. Born July 5, 1928 in Bridgeport, Ohio, she was the daughter of George W. and Grace Swartz Rupp. Mrs. McCarty was a clerk at Super Fresh and a member of Stephens City United Methodist Church. She was married to Joseph Andrew "Andy" McCarty, who passed away on May 15, 1983. Surviving are two daughters, Judith M. Stump of Moorefield, and Deborah M. Fauver of Winchester, VA and one brother, George W. Rupp, Jr. of St. Clairsville, Ohio; one grandchild. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 20, 1999 at the Jones Home Chapel with Rev. William R. Withers officiating. Burial was in the Greenhill Cemetery in Stephens City, VA. Pallbearers were Clifford Stump, Brian M. Fauver, Doni Croson, William R. Withers, II, Ray Ewing and John Petrie. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. **********************************************88 ANDREW A. MACCORKLE THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 21, 1996 Andrew Athey "Andy" MacCorkle, age 73, of Greenville, SC and a former resident of Arlington, VA, passed away at his residence on Monday morning, August 12, 1996. Mr. MacCorkle was born September 30, 1922, in Old Fields, WV. He was the son of the late William Owen MacCorkle, Sr. and Nan Athey MacCorkle. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, William Carter MacCorkle and another brother, William Owen McCorkle of Wheeling, WV, who also passed away Monday morning, August 12, 1996. Surviving are two brothers, Tazwell MacCorkle of Wilmington, Delaware and Dwight MacCorkle of Hayesville, North Carolina. Mr. MacCorkle retired from Eastern Airlines in Washington, D.C., was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, and he was a member of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House in Alexandria, VA. Joint funeral services for the two brothers were conducted on Thursday at the Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home in Moorefield with the Rev. John Grove of Wheeling officiating. Burial followed in the Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield. Memorial donations may be made to the Albert R. Leatherman Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 653, Moorefield, WV. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Elmore Funeral Home of Moorefield. ************************************************ WILLIAM O. MCCORKLE THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 21, 1996 William Owen McCorkle, age 71, of Wheeling, WV passed away on Monday morning, August 12, 1996, at the Veterans Hospital in Aspenwall, Pennsylvania. Mr. McCorkle was born May 17, 1925 in Old Fields, WV. He was the son of the late, William Owen MacCorkle, Sr. and Nan Athey MacCorkle. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, William Carter MacCorkle and Andrew A. MacCorkle, who also passed away Monday morning, August 12, 1996. Surviving are his wife, Sara Edith Bennington McCorkle of Wheeling; one son, William O. McCorkle of Belmont, Ohio; two daughters, Marlene Sue McCorkle, and Diana "Dee" M. McCorkle both of Wheeling; two brothers, Tazwell MacCorkle of Wilmington, Delaware, and Dwight MacCorkle of Hayesville, North Carolina; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mr. McCorkle was a retired employee of the Waterford Park Race Track, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wheeling, WV, a Merchant Marine of World War II and a member of the D.A.V. Joint funeral services were conducted for the two brothers on Thursday morning at the Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home with the Rev. John Grove of Wheeling officiating. Burial was in the Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Moorefield Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 653, Moorefield, WV 26836. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Elmore Funeral Home. ************************************************* ROBERT MCDONALD THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 23, 1996 Robert "Harold" McDonald, age 75, of Moorefield, WV, passed away Monday, October 14, 1996, at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. Born August 28, 1921 in Old Fields, WV, he was the son of the late Robert Leroy and Lucia (Weese) McDonald. Besides his parents, Mr. McDonald was also preceded in death by three brothers. Surviving are his wife, Hazel (Woerner) McDonald of Moorefield; one son, Donald L. McDonald of Wardensville, WV; two sisters, Ruby Hines of Petersburg, WV and Wanda Sherman of Moorefield; and two grandchildren. Mr. McDonald was a former Superintendent of the Moorefield Water Plant, having worked for the Town of Moorefield for over 21 years and was a member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Funeral services were conducted at the Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home on Thursday with the Rev. Ron Bowyer officiating. Burial was in the Lahmansville Cemetery at Lahmansville, WV. Pallbearers were Robert McDonald, John McDonald, II, Forrest Sherman, Rodney Sherman, Vernon Harman, Orville Shoemaker, David Mathias, Leonard Sines. Honorary Pallbearers were Paul Leatherman, Lyle Weatherholtz, Elvy Reel, Paul Sherman, Karl Evans and Robert Southerly. Memorial donations may be made to the Oak Grove United Methodist Church, c/o Mary Louise Forkner, P.O. Box 616, Moorefield, WV 26836. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Elmore- Chambers Funeral Home, Moorefield, WV. ********************************************************** SHELDON IRVING MCDONALD THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 4, 1999 Sheldon Irving McDonald, age 59, of Junction, WV, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. He was born May 23, 1940 in Romney, WV and was a son of Frank W. McDonald, Sr., Romney, and the late Sarah Markwood McDonald and his stepmother, Ida Katherine McDonald. Mr. Mongold was a retied machinist with Danly Machine. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Mary V. (Vetter) McDonald, Junction, WV; two sons, Gene McDonald and wife, Kathy, Genoa, IL, Sheldon I. McDonald, Jr., Boilingbrook, IL; one daughter, Cynthia Flaws and husband, Jeff, Plainfield, IL; seven brothers, Frank W. McDonald, Jr. and wife Arbutus, Junction, WV, Floyd L. McDonald and wife, Lois, Riverside, IL, Lloyd McDonald and wife Vera, Darien, IL, Kenny McDonald, Falls Church, VA, Allen McDonald, Myrtle Beach, SC, Glenn McDonald and wife, Mary, Junction, WV, Warren Doggett and friend Joan, Prince George, VA; one sister, Mary K. Keplinger and husband Bob, Waco, TX; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Kristen, Brian, Ian McDonald and Jordan Flaws; close friends, Thelma and Bud Richardson, Prince George, VA; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Friday, July 30 at the Shaffer Funeral Home in Romney, WV, with Pastor Glenn R. Hamric. Interment was in Arnold Cemetery, Junction, WV. Arrangements were under the direction of the Shaffer Funeral Home in Romney, WV. ******************************************* DANIEL PATRICK MCGAHAGAN, JR. THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, January 26, 2000 Daniel Patrick McGahagan, Jr., age 48 of Moorefield, WV, died Monday evening, January 17, 2000 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. Danny was born on November 26, 1951 in Baltimore, MD. He was the son of the late Daniel P. McGahagan and Clara Belle Liggett. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by one brother. Mr. McGahagan was a caregiver and member of the Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Bonnie Murphy of Whitehall, MD and Michelle Peacock of Moorefield; one brother, Jon Beatty of Orlando, FL and his grandparents, Mary Catherine Liggett and Bill Liggett, both of Moorefield. A memorial service was held on Friday, January 21, 2000 at the Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home in Moorefield with the Rev. Ted Osgood officiating. Burial was in the Olivet Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Elmore- Chambers Funeral Home. ************************************************** MARY V. MCNEILL THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 30, 1996 Mary V. McNeill, 89, of Wiley Ford, WV, passed away Monday, October 28, 1996 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Cumberland, MD following a long illness. She was born February 14, 1907 at Milam, WV, a daughter of the late Noah and Martha (Simmons) Emswiller. Mrs. McNeill was preceded in death by her husband James McNeill in November of 1976. Surviving are one son, James, Jr., and wife Margaret McNeill of Ridgeley, WV; two daughters, Jean and husband, Denver High of Ridgeley, WV and Betty McNeill of Wiley Ford, WV; six grandchildren, Deanna, Gregory and Dana High, Teresa Kincaid, Ricky and Sharon McNeill; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, 1996 at the Fraley Funeral Home in Moorefield, WV, with the Rev. John Glessner officiating. Burial was in the Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. McNeill was a member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church of Short Gap, WV and was the last member of her immediate family. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home. ****************************************************** GARLENE MALLOW THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 24, 1999 Garlene Mallow of Lake Ridge, VA and formerly of Moorefield, WV, age 61 passed away on February 27, 1999 at the Fairfax Hospital. Surviving is her husband, Virgil Mallow of Lake Ridge, formerly of Petersburg; mother, Effie Fitzwater of Moorefield; two daughters, Deborah Leigh of Fredericksburg, VA and Brenda Hollar of Stafford, VA; one sister, Maxine Culler of Moorefield, WV and one brother, James Fitzwater of Moorefield, WV and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 2 at the Mountcastle Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Miller officiating. Burial was at Stafford Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation of Virginia, 3805 Cutshaw Ave., Richmond, VA 23220. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Mountcastle Funeral Home. ****************************************** FORREST L. MARSTON THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 30, 1997 Forrest L. Marston, age 57, of Baker, WV, passed away Monday, July 21, 1997 at Lewistown, PA. He was born October 18, 1939 in Lost City, WV, the son of the late Curtis and Mildred Schell Marston. He was a retired truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Surviving is his wife, Peggy G. Marston, whom he married August 24, 1979. Besides his wife he is also survived by three daughters, Cindy Shelly and Sharon McNaughton, both of Mt. Joy, PA and Lisa Striffler of Harrisburg, PA; two brothers, Ronald Marston, Townsend, DE and Larry Marston, Enhaut, PA; two sisters, Peggy Moyer, Newark, DE and Janice Hack, Elizabeth Town, PA; and seven grandchildren. A funeral service was conducted Thursday, July 24 at Agape Family Fellowship, Baker, WV, with Rev. Dennis Moyer officiating. Burial was in the Ivanhoe Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Loy Funeral Home, Wardensville, WV. ****************************************** MARY A. MARTIN THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, November 18, 1998 Mary A. Martin, age 94, of Grant County Nursing Home, formerly of the Trough Route, Moorefield, WV, passed away Sunday evening, November 8, 1998, at the Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg, WV. Born December 27, 1903 in Kessel, WV she was a daughter of the late Roy V. and Mary (Eisenhouer) Welton. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Martin in August 1970, one son, four brothers and one sister. She was a member of the Epiphany Catholic Church of Moorefield. Surviving are two sons, Leonard Martin of Moorefield, WV and Robert Martin of Annandale, VA; three daughters, Violet Wimer of Annandale, VA, Ludie Bensenhaver of Deale, MD and Ila Catherine Smith of Martinsburg, WV; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Fraley Funeral Home in Moorefield with Father Claro officiating. Burial was in the Olivet Cemetery. A Rosary was recited on Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers were George Judy, Bill Martin, Jim Martin, David Smith, William Martin, and Rick Leisner. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home of Moorefield, WV. ********************************************* DESTINY PAIGE MATHIAS THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 23, 1997 Destiny Paige Mathias was stillborn, April 19, 1997 in Allen Memorial Hospital in Oberlin, Ohio. She was the daughter of Scott and Marsha Harris Mathias of Lorain, Ohio. Surviving besides her parents are one sister, Autumn Brooke Mathias and grandparents, Glenn and Betsy Mathias, of Mathias, WV, Cole and Susan Nichols of Lost River, WV, Michael and Gilda Harris of Newport, TN, Sharon Harris of Whitesville, WV; great-grandparents, Richard and LaRue Dorrell of Terra Alta, WV. Graveside services will be conducted today at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Mathias with Rev. Harold Barnett officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Grandle Funeral Home. ***************************************** OLLIE S. MATHIAS THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 28, 1996 Ollie Wise Shipe Mathias, 73, of Bergton, died August 21, 1996 at Oak Lea Nursing Home in Harrisonburg, where she had been a resident since June 4, 1996. Mrs. Mathias was born February 15, 1923 in Mathias, WV and was the daughter of the late John A. and Mabel T. Moyers Shipe. She was a member of the Mathias Church of the Brethren and a substitute teacher for the Rockingham County School System. On August 6, 1945 she married Stanley S. Mathias who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Sherrie L. Carr of Linville; three sisters, Ina Sheets of Nitro, WV, Faye Hare of Baltimore, MD, Velda Keller of Lost River; one brother, Arnold Shipe of Baltimore, MD; one granddaughter. The Rev. Harold Barnett conducted a funeral service on Saturday at the Mathias Church of the Brethren. Burial was in the Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to either the Mathias-Baker Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 89, Mathias, WV 26812 or Bergton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 19, Bergton, VA 22811. ************************************************ MARY DASHER MATHIAS THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 25, 1996 Mary Dasher Mathias, age 84, of Moorefield passed away Thursday evening, September 19, 1996 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg. Born February 27, 1912 in Moorefield, WV, she was the daughter of the late Manasseh and Daisy (Rodgers) Dasher. Besides her parents, Mrs. Mathias was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. One brother survives, Wayne Dasher of Danbury, CT. Mary Dasher Mathias wed John A. Mathias on August 7, 1931. They had three sons, David K. Mathias of Old Fields, WV, Thomas G. Mathias of Moorefield, WV and Dr. John A. Mathias, Jr. of Buchanan, WV, all of who survive. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and one step-grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. Mathias were among the thirteen graduates of the Moorefield High School Class of 1929. Mrs. Mathias then graduated from the Fairmont Business College, became secretary to the G. W. McCauley Law Firm. She was a member of Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church for 72 years where she belonged to Circle #1 and was a member of the Moorefield Handy Extension Homemakers Club. Funeral services were held at the Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Ted Osgood officiating. Burial followed in the Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield. Pallbearers were Paul Leatherman, Warden Hott, Jay Mathias, Bob Glorioso, Clyde Grimes, Teddy Garrett and Steve Evans. Honorary pallbearers were members of Circle #1 and the Handy Extension Homemakers Club. Memorial donations may be made to the Moorefield High School Scholarship Fund, c/o Moorefield High School, 401 North Main Street, Moorefield, WV 26836. ************************************************** OWEN S. MATHIAS THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 23, 1997 Owen Samuel "Red" Mathias, age 73 of Wardensville, West Virginia died Wednesday, April 16, 1997 in Stephens City, Virginia. Mr. Mathias was born on January 28, 1924 in Mathias, West Virginia the son of the late Charles Luther and Clementine Cleaver Mathias. He was owner of the Speed Queen Wash in Wardensville and had previously been in shipping/handling with Rubbermaid where he retired after 16 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wardensville, West Virginia. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Tennessee State University and was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Air Force achieving the rank of Sergeant. Mr. Mathias married Bobbie Nell Langston on July 3, 1953 in Johnston City, Tennessee. Surviving with his wife are two daughters Marilyn Holliday of Stephens City, VA, Avis Drummond of Lebanon Church, VA; two stepchildren, two sisters, Ama Morgan and Audrey Mathias both of Oakridge, TN. Three brothers have preceded him in death. A funeral service was conducted Friday at First Baptist Church in Wardensville, WV, with the Reverend John Crisman officiating. Interment was in the Greenfield Cemetery, Wardensville, WV. Pallbearers were Buddy Davis, Robert Wymer, Tim Combs, Frankie Combs, Richard Harpine and Charles Sine. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 202 North Washington Street, Winchester, VA 22601. ************************************************************ JAMES DANIEL MAUZY THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, September 10, 1997 James Daniel Mauzy, age 79, of Petersburg, WV, died Sunday, August 31, 1997 at Grant Memorial Hospital. He was born January 14, 1918 in Petersburg, WV and was a son of the late Harvey J. and Lena (Feaster) Mauzy. Twice married, he was preceded in death by Nellie V. (Ours) Mauzy, May 4, 1977 and Leatrice (Kimble) Mauzy, May 13, 1991. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil Mauzy and Rev. Carl Mauzy; one sister, Viola Mongold; one granddaughter; and two great-granddaughters, Brittany and Bethany Mauzy. Mr. Mauzy was a carpenter and member of the Brake Church of the Brethren, Dorcas, WV. He had been a resident of Grant County Nursing Home since June 10, 1997. Surviving are two sons, Curtis Mauzy of Petersburg, WV and Edward Mauzy of Cabins, WV; two daughters, Rosalee Kesner and Dottie Ketterman, both of Dorcas, WV; two stepdaughters, Ellen Thompson of Petersburg, WV and Debbie Method of Romney, WV; three sisters, Ada Thorne of Dorcas, WV, Carrie Bergdoll of Augusta, WV and Mary Alice Conrad of Petersburg, WV; four brothers, Marvin Mauzy of Alexandria, VA, Raymond Mauzy, Ronald Mauzy and Glenn Mauzy all of Dorcas, WV; ten grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; ten great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday Sept. 2, at the Schaeffer Funeral Home with Pastor Craig Howard officiating. Interment was in South Branch Memorial Gardens, Petersburg, WV. Memorials may be made to Grant County Nursing Home or charity of choice. Arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, WV. **************************************************** ELMER LEE MAYHEW THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 16, 1996 Elmer Lee Mayhew, age 61, of Moorefield, WV, died Thursday, October 10, 1996 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. He was born May 3, 1935, a son of the late Curtis and Della May (Reel) Mayhew. He was also preceded in death by one sister and one infant brother. He is the last member of his immediate family. Surviving are his wife, Hilda F. Fultz Mayhew of Moorefield; three sons, Robert Collins, Greenspring, WV, Edgar Mayhew, Slanesville, WV, and Elmer Lee Mayhew, Jr., Bayse, VA; two stepsons, Gary Fultz, Romney, WV, Billy Fultz, Florid; three daughters, Delores Smith, Barbara Luttrell, both of Moorefield, WV, Robin Andes, Broadway, VA; and 17 grandchildren. A funeral service was conducted Oct. 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Shaffer Funeral Home, Romney, WV, with the Rev. Norman Landis officiating. Burial was in the Ebenezer Cemetery, Romney, WV. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Shaffer Funeral Home in Romney, WV. ************************************************* LEONARD J. MAZALEWSKI THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 17, 1999 Leonard Joseph Mazalewski, age 68, of Baker, WV, passed away Sunday, March 7, 1999 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. He was born to the late Joseph and Rose (Deci) Mazalewski on January 2, 1931 in Plymouth, PA. He was also preceded in death by one brother. Mr. Mazalewski served in the United States Army, had been an operator of a Metro Train for DC Transit, and was a member of the Epiphany Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in Kensington, MD. Surviving are his wife, Anna (Weese) Mazalewski; one daughter, Sheila A. Marshall, her husband, Thomas and their daughter Amanda, all of Capon Bridge; one sister, Amelia Perlis of Wilkesboro, PA; one brother, Chester "Chet" Latoszewski of Wilkesboro, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church on Wednesday with the Rev. Mario R. Claro presiding. Burial was at the Asbury Church Cemetery in Bean Settlement. Pallbearers were Bob Ferrell, Dennis Funk, Arlie Funk, Jerry Conner, Brian Branson and Anthony Ciccolella. Honorary pallbearers were Carl Bean, Lynn Bean, John Carl, Barrnett Kurty. Memorials may be made to the Epiphany Catholic Church Building Fund, HC 65, Box 400, Moorefield, WV 26836 or the charity of donor's choice. ****************************************************** HARRY E. MICHAEL THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 30, 1997 Harry E. Michael, age 79, of Baker, WV, passed away Monday, July 21, 1997 at E. A. Hawse Continuous Care Center, Baker, WV. Arrangements are under the direction of the Loy Funeral Home, Wardensville, WV. **************************************************** RAY EVERLY "RADAR" MICHAEL THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 17, 1999 Ray E. "Radar" Michael, age 58, of 24 Central Avenue, Petersburg, WV died Friday, March 12, 1999 at Grant Memorial Hospital. Born June 11, 1940 in Petersburg, WV he was the son of the late Merl H. Michael and Flossie (Wolfe) Michael. Preceded in death in addition to his parents is one brother, William Neil Michael in 1945. Ray was a bookkeeper for Potomac Engineering until 1992. He was office clerk for his brother, Gene G. Michael Nationwide Insurance Agency in Petersburg and was scorekeeper for Petersburg High School basketball games and Little League for several years. He was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church and Treasurer of Independent Order of Odd Fellows 408, Petersburg, WV and a member of Burlington United Methodist Family Services Auxiliary. Surviving is his wife, Brenda (Fulk) Michael, whom he married on May 25, 1985; one sister, Gail and husband, Calvin Rohrbaugh of Shanks, WV; five brothers, Darwin and wife Phyllis Michael; Carroll and wife, Joan Michael; Gene and wife, Dottie Michael; Tracy Michael, all of Petersburg and Harold and wife, Patti Michael of Moorefield and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Saturday at the Main Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Wildman officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, WV. Memorials may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church or Grant Memorial Hospital or charity of choice. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV. ********************************************** TRACY ALLEN MICHAEL THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 14, 1999 Tracy A. Michael, age 61, of Petersburg, WV, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at his home. Born January 2, 1938 in Petersburg, he was the son of the late Merl H. and Flossie Wolfe Michael. He was preceded in addition to his parents, by two brothers, William Neil Michael in 1945 and Ray E. Michael on March 12, 1999. Mr. Michael loved the people he worked with. He was a faithful employee at the Grant County Courthouse for twelve years. Tracy also was an employee of the City of Petersburg for several years. He was a lifelong member of the Main Street United Methodist Church and a member of the following: the Petersburg Lions Club, Dorcas Ruritans, the Petersburg IOOF Lodge No. 408 and Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Inc. Auxiliary. He worked with the Petersburg Little League Baseball program in the beginning and continued for 40 years for the youth of Grant County. Surviving are one sister, Gail Michael Rohrbaugh and husband, Calvin "Sparky" Rohrbaugh of Shanks, WV; four brothers, M. Darwin Michael and wife, Phyllis Keller Michael of Petersburg, WV; Carroll N. Michael and wife, Joan Pratt Michael of Petersburg, WV; Gene G. Michael and wife, Dorothy Vance Michael of Petersburg, WV; Harold K. Michael and wife Patricia Burns Michael of Moorefield, WV; two aunts, Norma Michael Combs of Cabins, WV; Alice Wolfe Kessel of Williamsport, WV and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 9 at the Main Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Wildman officiating. Interment was in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Petersburg, WV. Memorials may be made to the Main Street United Street Methodist Church, Petersburg High School Scholarship Fund or Charity of Choice. The Petersburg IOOF Lodge No. 408 conducted services on Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV. ********************************************** EDNA D. MILLER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 17, 1996 Mrs. Edna D. Miller, age 84, of Wardensville, WV, passed away on April 12, 1996 at the E.A. Hawse Continuous Care Center in Baker, WV. Born March 29, 1912, she was the daughter of the late John William and Ada Miller Donaven and was a lifelong resident of Wardensville, WV. Surviving are two sons, Robert A. Miller of Sterling, VA and Andy Miller of Wardensville, WV; three daughters, Shirley Lafollate of Sterling, VA; Betty Miller Brill of Wardensville, WV; and Ronda Kells of Tujunga, CA; two grandchildren whom she raised, Tracy (Scotty) Miller and Shelly Bregg; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard A. Miller on April 21, 1970. Mrs. Miller was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith. Funeral services were held in the Loy Funeral Home on Sunday, April 14 with the Rev. Dave Garns officiating. Burial was in the Asbury Cemetery in Baker, WV. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wardensville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2, Wardensville or Four Paws, HC 87, Box 28A, Wardensville, WV 26851. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Loy Funeral Home in Wardensville. **************************************************** MAXINE MILLER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 4, 1999 Maxine Miller, age 79 of Wardensville, WV, died on Monday, July 26, 1999 at the Winchester Medical Center. Arrangements with the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home in Wardensville are incomplete. ***************************************************** LILLIE B. MILLER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, December 22, 1999 Lillie B. Miller, age 90 of Overlook Street, Moorefield, WV passed away Tuesday morning, December 14, 1999 at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. Born January 10, 1909 in Hardy County, WV, she was a daughter of the late Marcellus and Gertrude (Mongold) Runions. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Miller in March 1964. She was preceded in death by one son, three sisters, four brothers, three grandsons, one granddaughter, and one great-grandson. Surviving is one son, Tommy Miller of Romney, WV; five daughters, Helen Bierley and Cornelia Miller of Moorefield; Trudy Whiteman of Romney; Gladys Sherman of Martinsburg, WV and Peggy Boblits of Baltimore, MD; nineteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, December 16, 1999 at the Fraley Funeral Home in Moorefield with Jared Keplinger officiating. Burial followed in the Newhouse Cemetery in Rig, WV. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home of Moorefield, WV. ************************************************ WALTER S. "BUCK" MILLER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Walter S. "Buck" Miller, age 76, of Moorefield, WV, died Sunday, October 5, 1997 at Winchester Medical Center following a long illness. He was born July 1, 1921 in Hardy County, WV, a son of the late Elmer and Mary Susan (Schell) Miller. He was retired from the WV Department of Highways, a member of the Methodist Church, and US Army Air Force Veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife of fifty-five years, Roxie "Marze" Miller; four sons, James Miller of Moorefield, WV, Benny Miller of Rig, WV, Gregory Miller of Winchester, VA and Timothy Miller of Louisa, VA; two daughters, Kay Hart of Winchester, VA and Ruth Mott of Dorcas, WV; one brother, Tom Miller of Moorefield, WV; three sisters, Gladys Burgess of Keyser, WV, Vada Campbell of Buckhannon, WV and Elizabeth Simon of Moorefield, WV; fourteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one granddaughter preceded him in death. The body was cremated and memorial services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 11 at the Moorefield Church of the Brethren with Revs. Mel and Lisa Fink officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home, Moorefield, WV. ************************************************ LESTER C. MILLER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 31, 1996 The funeral for Lester Cletus Miller, 80, of Penn Laird, was held Friday at the New Dale Church of the Brethren near Lost River. Officiating were Rev. Ernest Halterman and Mr. Ward Halterman. Burial was in the New Dale Cemetery. Mr. Miller died Tuesday, July 23, 1996, at Westview Manor in Timberville, where he had been a resident for three weeks. He was born October 29, 1915 in Hardy County, WV, and was the son of the late Grover C. and Cora Keller Miller. He moved to Virginia in the 1950's. He served in the Army during WWII. He was a member of the New Dale Church of the Brethren. He retired from Walker Manufacturing in 1978. On August 12, 1950 he married the former Ethel Nedine Whetzel who died January 14, 1994. Surviving are one stepdaughter, Ruby Crider of Broadway; two sisters, Thelma Wolfe of Lost River, WV, Lucy Whittington of Winchester; one brother, Kirby Miller of Cumberland, MD; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy Miller and Conndy Miller. Memorial contributions can be made to the Rockingham Memorial Cancer Center, 235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Arrangements were under the direction of the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway. **************************************************** ROY TILDON MILLER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 13, 1997 Roy Tildon Miller, age 78, of Wardensville, WV, died Thursday, August 7, 1997 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. He was born October 14, 1918 at Rio, WV, and was the son of the late John N. and Florence Reynolds Miller. Mr. Miller was a retired farmer, a member of the Lost River United Methodist Church and a lifelong resident of WV. Surviving are his wife, Mae Walker Miller of Wardensville, WV; three daughters, Helen Sions, Old Fields, WV, Janet Richardson, Wardensville, WV and Frances M. Smith, Mathias, WV; one son, Larry E. Miller, Wardensville, WV; two brothers, Ward Miller and Floyd Miller, both of Wardensville, WV; two sisters, Hilda Funkhouser of Wardensville, WV and Arlie Wood of Winchester, VA; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 9, at the Loy Funeral Home in Wardensville, WV, with Rev. John D. Crisman officiating. Burial was in the Miller Cemetery, Wardensville, WV. Memorials may be made to the Mathias-Baker Rescue Squad, c/o Ervin Wilkins, Sr., HC 83, Box 83, Baker WV 26801. ******************************************* ARLETTA MAE MONGOLD THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 10, 1996 Arletta Mae Mongold, 54, of Mathias, died Saturday, April 6, 1996 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health for a number of months. Mrs. Mongold was born March 5, 1942 in Petersburg, WV, and was the daughter of Odie Whetzel Mongold of Petersburg and the late William John Mongold. She had worked a number of years at H. D. Lee Inc. in Broadway and the last number of years she did baby sitting. She was a member of the Mathias Assembly of God Church and attended the Mathias Pentecostal Church. On October 20, 1961 she married George William Mongold who died April 12, 1992. Surviving besides her mother are two sons, Charles W. and George D. Mongold, both of Mathias; one step-daughter, Madeline Carr of Bergton; two brothers, Donald Mongold of Petersburg, WV; two sisters, Naomi Ketterman of Petersburg and Geraldine Long of Maysville; three grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Tuesday at the Mathias Assembly of God Church by the Pastors David Coyle and Arlena Mongold. Burial was in the Mongold Family Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway. ********************************************************** ROBERT W. MONGOLD THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 8, 1997 Mr. Robert William Mongold, 39, Keys Chapel Road, Union Bridge died on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born in Tacoma Park, on March 27, 1958, he was the son of Carol Kenney Mongold Parrish, of Monrovia, and the late Junior Myers Mongold; stepson of Willard D. Parrish. Mr. Mongold worked for most of his life as a carpenter and was employed with the Chesky Construction Company of Ijamsville. He was a graduate of the Linganore High School Class of 1977. Surviving him besides his mother and stepfather are: two brothers, Kenneth M. Mongold of Wheaton, James D. Mongold of Frederick, two half brothers, Donald Mongold of Westminster, Douglas Mongold of Moorefield, WV, and two stepbrothers, Dale Parrish of Monrovia and Bill Parrish of Prince Frederick, maternal grandmother, Dorothy C. Kenney of Monrovia and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral was held at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick with private interment in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home. ************************************************** DAYTON M. MONGOLD THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 20, 1996 The funeral for Dayton McCullen Mongold, 78 of John Siever Road, New Market was held on Saturday at Mathias Church of the Brethren. The service was conducted by the Revs. David Burrough and Nelson Pettit and Pastor Guy Ferrell. Mr. Mongold died March 13, 1996 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He was born March 22, 1917 in Mathias, WV and was a son of the late John and Cora Sine Mongold. He had worked at Foltz Meat Processing in Edinburg and was a member of Mathias Church of the Brethren. On May 9, 1939 he married Edith Gay Ritchie, was died Sept. 28, 1992. Surviving are four sons, Ray, Gene, Buddy and Carl Mongold, all of Broadway; two daughters. Geneva Dove and Loretta Miller, both of Broadway; a brother, Russell Mongold, Timberville; two sisters, Fannie Mongold, Timberville and Grace See, Lost City, WV; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Market Rescue Squad, PO Box 399, New Market, VA 22844; American Lung Association, 39 South Gate Court, Suite 102, Harrisonburg; or the RMH Hospice Unit, 235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway, VA. ************************************************* KATHELENE V. MONGOLD THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 27, 1996 Kathelene Virginia Mongold, age 70, of Baker, WV, died at her home Sunday, March 24, 1996. She was born June 9, 1925 in Luke, MD and was the daughter of the late Branson and Effie Hammon Parker. Mrs. Mongold was a lifelong resident of Baker, a housewife and a member of the Salem Mennonite Church, Baker, WV. She is survived by her husband, Charles L. Mongold, whom she married April 24, 1946. Also surviving are two daughters, Hilda Wilkins of Baker, WV and Rosie Lohr of Broadway, VA; four sons, Cletis Mongold, Mathias, WV, Paul Mongold and Steve Mongold, both of Baker, WV, Leon Mongold, College Park, MD; one adopted son, Steve Coffman of Broadway, VA; two grandchildren whom she raised, Pattie Kelle and Jeremy Mongold, both of Baker, WV; three brothers, Wilber Parker and Ottis Parker, both of Timberville, VA, and Bill Parker of Wardensville, WV; six sisters, Goldie Perkins, Esther Fink, Rene Deavers, all of Timberville, VA, Audrey May of Waynesboro, VA, Maude Hartley of Stephens City, VA and Julia Voice of Yellow Springs, WV; twelve grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. A funeral service was held Tuesday at the Salem Mennonite Church, Baker, WV, with the Rev. Harold Emswiller and Rev. Arland Schrock officiating. Burial was in the Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Parker, Dewey Mongold, Ralph Miller, Brian Ward, Stanley Moyers, and Rodney Crider. Honorary pallbearers were: Women of Salem Mennonite Church. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Loy Funeral Home in Wardensville, WV. ********************************************** VADA E. MONGOLD THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, November 18, 1998 Vada E. Mongold, age 70 of the IHS of WV Nursing Home, Charlestown, WV formerly of Moorefield, WV passed away Saturday, November 14, 1998 at the IHS of WV Nursing Home, Charlestown. Born July 14, 1928 in Hardy Co., WV, she was a daughter of the late John and Rhonda (Whetzel) Helmick. She was preceded in death by her husband John B. Mongold in November 1990 and one brother. Surviving is one brother, William D. Helmick of Harrisonburg, VA; one sister, Mary Dean of Moorefield, WV and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Monday at the Fraley Funeral Home in Moorefield with the Rev. Laurean R. Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Olivet Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home. ********************************************** ELEANORE C. MOOMAU THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 23, 1997 Eleanore Crippen Moomau, age 88, of Petersburg, WV, died on Sunday, April 20, 1997, at the Grant County Nursing Home. Born February 5, 1909 at Roaring Branch, PA, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Pearl (King) Crippen. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Moomau, Feb. 9, 1980. Mrs. Moomau attended Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music, Winchester, VA. She graduated from Rochester General Hospital School of Nursing. She did post graduate work at the Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, New York City, was Grant County Director of the Department of Health and Human Resources for 24 years, was a chartered member of the Petersburg BPW club and Petersburg Garden Club, chartered member of the Valley View Golf Course, member of the South Branch Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and past Matron and 50 year member of the Moorefield Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 102. She was an ordained Elder of the Petersburg Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one brother, William Crippen of Holiday, Florida; two foster children, Janet Barr of Petersburg, WV and Melvin Cullers of Aurora, WV; four foster grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Petersburg Presbyterian Church with Rev. Donald G. Scofield and Rev. Ray Rodeheaver officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, WV. Moorefield Order of Eastern Star conducted services at the funeral home on Tuesday evening. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, WV. ************************************************** SATTIE B. MOORE THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 31, 1999 Sattie B. Moore, age 83 of Maysville, WV, died Friday, March 26, 1999 in the Grant Memorial Hospital, Petersburg, WV. Born October 11, 1915 in Seneca Rocks, WV, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Ester (Full) Rexroad. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Moore on October 6, 1968. Also by an infant daughter, Juanita Moore, a granddaughter, Tina Moore; two brothers, Martin and Johnny Rexroad. Mrs. Moore and her husband owned and operated the Rexroad farm in Maysville and she continued after her husband's death in 1968. She attended the Lighthouse Community Church at Maysville, WV. Surviving are one son, Robert L. Moore of Maysville, WV; one grandson, William L. Moore of Harpers Ferry, WV; one great-grandson, Tyler M. Moore of Harpers Ferry, WV; four step-grandchildren, Sandy Ratcliff of Moorefield, WV; Denise Ellifritz and Scott Martin of New Creek, WV and Tina Gry of NC; 12 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Sunday at the Lighthouse Community Church with the Rev. Joseph Eversole officiating. Memorials may be made to the Grant County Ambulance, c/o Pat Williams, P.O. Box 1019, Petersburg, WV 26847. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home. ******************************************* JOHN HULL MORRISON, JR. THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 13, 1997 John Hull Morrison, Jr., age 79, of Maysville, WV, died Sunday, August 3, 1997 at Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg, WV, where he had been a patient since December 26, 1996. Born May 7, 1918 at Lexington, VA, he was the son of the late John H. Morrison, Sr. and Mamie (Lam) Morrison. Mr. Morrison was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise (Monroe) Morrison on April 20, 1963. He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kelly Morrison and one sister, Marian Lutz. Mr. Morrison owned and operated Vacuum Services, Inc. in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II and a member of Lahmansville United Methodist Church. Surviving is his wife, Kathryn (Painter) Porter Morrison. They were united in marriage on June 21, 1975. Also surviving are one son, John H. Morrison, III of Winchester, VA; two stepsons, Larry M. Porter and Mark S. Porter, both of Maysville, WV; one daughter, Susan Morrison of Alexandria, VA; one stepdaughter, Ellen Rexrode of Maysville, WV; two sisters, Dorothy Schoenhut of Durham, SC and Ruth Leech of Lexington, VA; one granddaughter, Rebecca Morrison; seven step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, August 6, at Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, WV, with French Smith and Rev. George Widmyer officiating. Graveside services and interment was Friday at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Memorials may be made to Lahmansville United Methodist Church or Burlington Children's Home or Grant County Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, WV. ********************************************* CLIFTON (CLIFF) E. MOYER THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 7, 1999 Clifton (Cliff) E. Moyer of Marietta, Ohio died July 9, 1999 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born May 7, 1932 at Mathias, WV the son of the late Walter L. and Pearl L. See Moyer. He was a US Air Force Veteran during the Korean Conflict, serving three years in the Caribbean Air Command at Albrook, A.F.B., Panama and Ramey A.F.B., Puerto Rico. He was a graduate of West Virginia University in 1959 with a B.S. in Forestry and Wildlife Management. He also completed some graduate work at the University of Michigan. His 41-year career with the United States Forest Service began in Monterey CA on the King City District and Supervisors office in Santa Barbara. He was subsequently transferred to the Weaverville District Shasta-Trinity National Forest, then to South Lake Tahoe, Eldorado National Forest. His tour of duty also included a transfer to the Big Bar District of the Trinity National Forest. The last 21 years of his career were spent on the Wayne-Hoosier National Forest on the Athens and Marietta Districts in Ohio. He retired in January 1998. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, the former Sharon Kline of Wardensville; one son, Bryan W. Moyer of Marietta, Ohio; beloved granddaughter, Shannon C. Moyer of Delaware, Ohio; five sisters and their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Orlando (Lona) Wilkins, Mathias, WV, Mr. and Mrs. Garner (Wanda) Moyer of Singers Glen, VA, Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone (Catherine) Smith, Baker WV, Mr. and Mrs. Harry (Loretta) Keplinger, Broadway, VA, and Mrs. Naomi Higgs, Harrisonburg, VA. He is survived by two sisters-in-law, Ruby Moyer and Pauline Moyer; his mother-in-law, Garnet L. Kline, Wardensville, WV; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Donna (Maxine) McDonald, Wardensville and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Kathy) Miller, Conroe, Texas; one brother-in-law, Tim Kline of Wardensville and many special nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Clifton D. Moyer, II, three brothers, Ora L., Dewey G. and Walter L. Moyer. Throughout the years Cliff was an avid sportsman. He was a longtime member of the National Rifle Association, the National Wild Turkey Federation, and the National Wildlife Society. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Jenkins Chapel United Methodist Church in Mathias, WV with Wayne Miller officiating. Burial was in the Greenfield Cemetery, Wardensville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Plains United Methodist Church, The Plains, Ohio, or Jenkins Chapel United Methodist Church, Mathias, WV. Services were conducted by the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway, VA. ************************************************ TOMMIE W. MOYERS THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 7, 1999 Tommie W. Moyers, age 69, of Maysville, WV, died Friday, July 9, 1999 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV after a brief illness. Born March 4, 1930 in Cabins, WV, he was a son of the late Alfred V. and Laura (Goldizen) Moyers. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents, by an infant great-grandson, Courtney Blake Hedrick; one brother, John F. Moyers; nine sisters; infant Beulah Moyers and infant Zera Moyers; Dorothy VanMeter, Sarah Wolford, Stella Ray, Ella Staffer, Arbutus Evans, Nellie Rohrbaugh and Rhoda Dolly. Mr. Moyers was a retired heavy equipment operator for Alleghany Mining Co. and a US Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of Lighthouse Community Church, Maysville, WV. Surviving is his wife, whom he married on February 10, 1950, Verda E. (Ratcliff) Moyers; one daughter, Judy A. Rohrbaugh and husband, Gerald of Petersburg, WV; three grandchildren, Lisa (Rohrbaugh) Delawder of Old Fields, WV; Bradley S. Rohrbaugh of Anmoore, WV and Wesley A. Rohrbaugh of Petersburg, WV; five great-grandchildren, Samantha Hedrick, Tawnee Bowman, Brittany White, Stephen Rohrbaugh and Kirklin Delawder; one brother, Lawnie Moyers, a resident of Nella's Nursing Home, Elkins, WV; three sisters, Effie Wolford, a resident of Grant County Nursing Home, Petersburg; Angie Hatcher and Orpha Staffer of Petersburg, WV. Funeral services were held at the Lighthouse Community Church in Maysville, WV with the Rev. Joseph Eversole officiating. Interment was in South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg, WV. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer Funeral Home. ********************************************** WILLIAM H. MOYERS THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 13, 1997 William Harrison "Bill" Moyers, age 62, of Vilas, North Carolina, died Monday, August 4, at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, North Carolina. He was born December 30, 1934, in Moorefield, West Virginia, to the late Homer and Bertie Whetzel Moyers. He served in the U.S. Army and was a former truck driver for United Van Lines in Roanoke, Virginia. He was a member of Forest Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Allen Moyers of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Farris and husband, Paul of Vinton, Virginia and Ms. Kathy Dogan of Roanoke, Virginia; one son, Bill Moyers, Jr. of Roanoke; one granddaughter, Nichole Relf; and one grandson, Adam Relf, both of Roanoke. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Moyers. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 9, at Forest Grove Baptist Church in Vilas with Rev. Wynn Greer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Hampton Funeral Service in Boone was in charge of the arrangements. ************************************************