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Obituaries: May 18, 2010
Howard R. Bowling
Howard R. Bowling, 77, of Poca passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010, at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
Mr. Bowling served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was the owner and operator of Howard's Pic-Pac.
Mr. Bowling is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Bowling; sons, Bob (Vicki) and Jim (Ann); daughter, Cindy (Don); brother, Donald; sisters, Phyllis, Mary, Beulah and Ethel; grandsons, Robby, TJ, Brody, Chase, Craig (Penny) and Tim; granddaughters, Amy, Stacy, Jackie (Benjy), Julie and Katie; three great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 14, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with his niece, Lisa Stone, officiating. Burial followed in Grandview Memorial Park.
Okey L. Casto
Okey L. Casto, 84, of Scott Depot passed away Friday, May 7, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.
Born March 12, 1926, in Staats Mill, Jackson County, he was a son of the late Ola and Cora Rhodes Casto.
He retired from Columbia Gas Company with 37 years of service. He was a Christian and a member of Judson Baptist Church, Bill's Creek, Winfield, where he was a past deacon, trustee, and a member of the cemetery committee.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, earning two bronze stars, combat infantry badge and several other commendations.
He served in France, Germany, and participated in the crossing of the Rhine River at Remagen.
He was also a member of the Washington Masonic Lodge No. 58 A.F. & A.M, St. Albans, Scottish Rite and Beni Kedem Shrine, both of Charleston.
He was a past patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, No. 153, Nitro, and the White Shrine of Parkersburg, a member of VFW, St. Albans, and a member of the NRA.
Okey is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Garnett L. Booth Casto; son and daughter-in-law, Allan and Lois Casto of Scott Depot; sister, Lorena Penland of Laurel, Md.; brothers, Glenver Casto and Russell Casto, both of Ripley. Also surviving are two loving grandsons, Zach and Micah Casto.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with the Rev. H. B. White Jr. and the Rev. Fred McCallister officiating. Burial was in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, with military honors and Masonic rites.
Online condolences may be made at www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.
Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans, was in charge of arrangements.
Noel R. Cook
Noel R. Cook, 76, of St. Albans died May 9, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long battle with cancer and lung disease.
Noel was a U.S. Army veteran, retired from Eazor Express and was the founding owner of N&W Truck Repair, St. Albans.
He is survived by his daughter, Brenda of Nitro; his sons, Steve of Nitro, Michael of Rockford, Ill., and Greg of Hurricane; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Larry Cook of Dunbar and Fred Moomaw of Scott Depot; and his stepson, Bobby Wyckoff of Nashville, Tenn.
The family would like to thank all of the caregivers at HospiceCare, Hubbard Hospice House, the V.A. Hospital and Dr. Mike Robie.
The funeral service was held Thursday, May 13, at Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 3926 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, with Mike Cook Officiating. A private burial followed on Friday.
To express condolences or share memories, visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311-1824.
PATRICIA L. DAVIS
Beloved mother, Patricia L. Davis of St. Albans, departed this life Friday, May 7, 2010, at 6 p.m. She was born December 6, 1949, the daughter of the late Elmer Howard and Della Olive Davis. She was the widow of the love of her life, Maynard V. "Butch" Davis.
She leaves behind her children, Michael V. Davis, Della L. Hagins and Randall M. Davis; grandchildren, Robert W. Hagins Jr., Ashley N. Hagins, Christian M. Hagins, Michael V. Davis Jr., Brittany B. Davis and Amber L. Davis.
She is also survived by four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and her closest friends, Steven Show, Megan Spradling and Stephanie Young.
She will be sadly missed by everyone and will never be forgotten.
Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
ISACC JUNIOR DEROSSETT
Isacc Junior "Ike" Derossett, 66, of St. Albans passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, at home.
He was a former furniture salesman for Value City for several years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Otis Derossett; and brother-in-law, Curtis Smallman.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sylvia Derossett of St. Albans; one son, Gregory and his wife, Tammy Derossett, of Tennessee; mother, Violet Derossett of Oak Hill; sister, Sue and her husband, Robert "Bob" Massey, of Fayetteville; brother-in-law, Bobby and his wife, Bonnie Smallman, of Deepwater; sister-in-law, Bonnie Smallman of North Carolina; one grandson, Broc Gregory Derossett; mother-in-law, Evelyn Smallman; and Dr. Dennis and his wife, Karen Zeveney, of Pennsylvania.
Memorial services were held Saturday, May 8, at Deepwater Baptist Church, Deepwater, with the Rev. Harold Ray Massey officiating.
Cooke Funeral Home & Crematorium, Nitro, was in charge of arrangements.
J. Everett Gillispie
J. Everett Gillispie of Hurricane departed this life on May 10, 2010, at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington.
Everett was a member of Hurricane Church of Christ.
He graduated from Marshall University after serving his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He retired from Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation.
Surviving are his wife, Audrey (Dickerson) Chapman; sister, Edie Reynolds; daughter, Melanie (Richard) Shell; stepchildren, Wayne (Rebecca) Dickerson, Tanya (Les) Dostall, Lisa (Randy) Felumlee and Brian Dickerson; grandchildren, Justin and Chandler Shell, Bryce, Eric, Emily, Will, Evelyn, Bethany, and Amy Dickerson, Garrett and Star Dostall, Rader, Ramen, and Rylan Felumlee and Demi Hardy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Everett in death were his first wife, Evelyn; daughter, Lisa Dawn; brothers, Herschel and Carl; and sisters, Dolly, Dortha, Vivian, Lula, and Goldie.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 12, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton, by Minister Toney Stowers. Burial followed in Milton Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent at www.heckfuneralhome.com.
Millard R. Goff
Millard R. Goff, 78, of Hurricane passed away May 9, 2010, after a long illness.
Millard was retired from Libbey-Owens-Ford and was a member of Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene.
He was also a Korean War veteran, having served with the 35th Combat Infantry.
He was a member of the Korean War Veterans, Mountaineer Chapter.
Millard was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Margaret Goff; his wife, Nayola Goff; and his brother, Gary Goff of Hurricane.
Millard is survived by his loving family: son, Greg Goff of Hurricane; stepchildren, Eddie Rhodes of Scott Depot and Patty Edwards of St. Albans; brothers, Frank Goff of St. Albans, Dan Goff of Charleston and Bob Goff of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Phyllis Wolfe of Elkview; and grandchildren, Terry Edwards, Andi Kemper, Sheila Moran, Christy Smith, Tonya Goff and Amanda Kemper. He was also a proud great-grandfather of 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his loving friend, Linda Morris; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 13, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. Harold Burton Hall and the Rev. Franklin W. Goff officiating.
Burial followed in Teays Valley Memorial Gardens with military rites.
William Edward Haynes
William Edward Haynes, 81, of Scott Depot went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 5, 2010.
William served in the U.S. Navy, was a retired union pipefitter and was a member of Eternal Light Church of God, St. Albans.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Lenora Haynes; brother, Woodson; and sisters, Phyllis, Thelma and Betty.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Delores; children, Bill, Lynn, Bob, Nancy, and Arnetta; brother, Cecil; and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of his life was held Saturday, May 8, at Eternal Light Church of God, 104 Fairview Drive, St. Albans. A burial service followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Condolences may be sent to the family via our Web site: www.cookefuneralhome.com.
Cooke Funeral Home & Crematorium, Nitro, was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Ellen Kessell
Mrs. Mary Ellen Kessell, 65, of Liberty passed away May 6, 2010, in Hubbard Hospice House.
Mrs. Kessell is survived by her son, Mickey Kessell; brothers, William D. Brown, Edward A. Brown, Troy E. Brown and John H. Brown; three grandchildren, Krystal, Kassandra and Amanda; and one great-grandchild, Micaiah.
A tribute to the life of Mrs. Mary Ellen Kessell was held Saturday, May 8, in Brown Cemetery with Pastor Alvie Witt officiating. Burial followed in the cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is serving the Kessell family.
Carolyn Ann Lamb
Carolyn Ann Lamb, 68, of Nitro passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 4, 2010.
Carolyn was proud of her work with Verizon for 35 years. She was also a member of Telephone Pioneers.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Weatherford and spouse, Ricky D.; and grandsons, Bill and wife, Paige, and Richard Yeager, who is stationed on the USS Chicago at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Cooke Funeral Home & Crematorium, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements.
Sherman Richard
"Pick" Landers Sr.
Mr. Sherman Richard "Pick" Landers Sr., 63, of Nitro passed away May 8, 2010, in CAMC Teays Valley Hospital.
He was retired from Laborers Local 1353 and was a member of the Nitro Moose Lodge.
He is survived by his children, Laressa Parsons, Bobbie Jo Flowers and Richie Landers; three brothers, Wayne, Larry and Gary Landers; and six grandchildren.
A tribute to the life of Mr. Pick Landers was held Wednesday, May 12, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Schowen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Landers family, c/o Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2, Poca, WV 25159.
JAMES C. LANE
James C. Lane, 48, of North Carolina, formerly of St. Albans, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010, at home after a short illness.
He was a 1980 graduate of St. Albans High School and a former Kroger employee. James relocated to be with his family in North Carolina.
James was preceded in death by his father, Charles W. Lane.
Surviving are mother, Margaret B. Lane; and sister, Diane L. Walsh and her husband Tim. He is very much missed by two nephews, Danny and Kevin Walsh.
Services were held Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002-20th Street, Nitro. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cookefuneralhome.com.
Cooke Funeral Home & Crematorium, Nitro, is in charge of arrangements.
David "Jack" Lincolnogger
David "Jack" Lincolnogger, 74, of Hurricane, died suddenly in an accident on May 4, 2010.
He was born August 15, 1935, in Charleston and was a son of Dave Lincolnogger and Anna G. Hall Burkhart, who preceded him in death along with a brother, John R. Burkhart.
He was the owner and operator of Hurricane Equipment for over 50 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Joyce Ann Vinson Lincolnogger; and nine children, Myra (Paul) Simmons of Hurricane, Diane (Allen) Gore of Seattle, Wash., Linda (R.L.) Mallory of Culloden, Carolyn (John) Hart of Taylorsville, N.C., David (Marcella) Lincolnogger Jr. of Culloden, Susie (Fred) Harmon of Culloden, Connie (Roger) Lipscomb of Hurricane, Anna (Adrian) Hoffman of Milton and Mary-Jo (Thomas) Fisher of Winfield. David is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, May 8, at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, with the Rev. Claude Spurlock officiating. Burial followed in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in David's name to one of the following: First Missionary Baptist Church of Culloden, P.O. Box 285, Culloden, WV 25510, HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25213-2536 or Susan B. Koman for the Cure West Virginia, 303 W. Washington St., Suite 207, Charleston WV 25302.
Online condolences may be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
JAMES R. LOVEJOY
James R. "Frank" Lovejoy, 72, of Nitro passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home, Sissonville, after a long illness.
Frank was a former brick and block mason. He lived most of his life in Putnam County.
Surviving: sons, Jimmy of Nitro and Russell of Hurricane; brother, Roy Lovejoy of Hometown; sister, Pauline Parkulo of Beckley; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services were held Thursday, May 13, at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, 2002 20th St., Nitro. Burial followed the services in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o Cooke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 145, Nitro, WV 25143.
Condolences may be sent to the family via www.cookefuneralhome.com.
Cooke Funeral Home and Crematorium, Nitro, is in charge of the arrangements.
Rexford Lee Null
Rexford Lee Null of Hurricane left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2010, with his loving and devoted family by his side, after a relatively short battle with lung cancer.
He was born June 9, 1940, and was the only son of the late Hazel and Lee Null.
Rex graduated from WVU in 1962 with a degree in chemical engineering and later received his MBA from West Virginia COGS.
He retired from his sole employer, Monsanto Corporation with nearly 30 years of service in 1991 at the age of 51.
He was blessed to enjoy 18 years of retirement with his family. He and his entire family attended Bible Center Church in Charleston, where he enjoyed being fed the Word and growing his faith in Christ, and often left services singing hymns.
Rex is survived by his high school sweetheart and lovely bride of 50 years, Judy. They were best friends and inseparable soul mates and proud parents of two children: daughter, Lesa (Barry) Bostic of Hurricane; and son, Jeff (Poozie) of Charleston. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Coby Null, Callen Bostic, Tyson Null.
Rex was the epitome of a family man as his life centered around the activities, needs, and his love for those closest to him. He was the rock and leader of the family and modeled integrity, honesty, work ethic, and agape (totally unconditional) love on a daily basis. He prioritized support and provision for family and was always in attendance for games and activities that his children were involved with, including attendance at nearly every 2009-10 Nitro High School basketball game throughout his illness, because of his devotion and pride in his son, Jeff, who coached the Wildcats.He continued to demonstrate that same love and support for his grandchildren with his presence at their activities, recitals and games as well. His grandchildren will always remember him as a papa who got down to wrestle, play board games and ball with them. He was the ultimate role model of a loving husband, father and grandfather, and let his actions speak louder than any words. He displayed exemplary character and an old-school approach to life by literally living in a way that continuously impacted his family as well as all those who were privileged to know him.
Rex was a jack of all trades as he acted as the family mechanic, construction worker, accountant, tax preparer, financial advisor, mover and, above all, wise council. A great day for Rex began with breakfast with the love of his life and then onto an afternoon of yard work, fixing, repairing or providing a service for someone in need.
He routinely and so unselfishly poured his most precious commodity into others...his time. He created memories that will sustain his survivors forever and even in death it was his life that provided such a blessing to those who knew him. Rex achieved things most men only dream about and he lived an abundant life by earning the respect of his family and friends.
Funeral service for Rex was held Friday, May 7, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Pastor David Jones officiating. Burial followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy B.
Asbury Rhodes
Dorothy B. Asbury Rhodes, 90 of Winfield passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010, in CAMC Teays Valley Hospital.
She was born September 21, 1919, in Kanawha County, a daughter of France and Edna Matthews Asbury, who preceded her in death, along with her husband, Ben J. Rhodes.
Dorothy attended Tyler School, Cross Lanes.
She moved to Florida in 1958 and established and operated Benny's Barn Antiques until 2003.
She was also a former employee of Kroger, Pinellas County, Fla., and had resided in Putnam County since 2007.
Surviving are many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 8, at Chapman Funeral Home Chapel, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, with Dr. John Duffy officiating.
Entombment will be in Memorial Park Inc., 5750 49th St. N., St. Petersburg, Fla.
Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences.
JAMES DAVID SHARP SR.
James David Sharp Sr. went home to heaven on Saturday May 8, 2010, after a short illness at the Hubbard Hospice House. He was born May 1, 1925.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Mamie (Ryan) Sharp; former wife, Betty Lou Tow Sharp; brothers, Paul, John, Samuel and Coleman Grant; two sisters, Ruth and Libby; two sons, James David Sharp Jr., and Richard Lee Sharp.
He is survived by his loving wife, Maida Mooney Sharp of South Charleston; children, Carol (Joe) Merolillo of Fox Lake, Ill., Gregory (Peggy) Sharp of Glen Ellyn, Ill., Kevin (Sandy) Sharp of Plainfield, Ill., and Kathie (Tony) Augelli of Blue River, Wis.; stepsons, Michael (Nancy) Mooney of Tamarack, Fla., and Douglas (Suzi) Mooney of Pickerington, Ohio; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three sisters Mary Parsons, Zora Brown and Yvonne Harrison.
He gave his heart to God in 1999. He enjoyed gardening and cars for a hobby. He was a proud World War II Navy veteran.
He was a former employee of Owens Illinois Bottle Plant and a former business owner and operator of many service stations in the local area.
He was employed by Trivillians Pharmacy in Charleston as a prescription delivery driver.
Services were held Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. Doyle D. Smith officiating.
Burial followed in Graceland Memorial Park.
Essie Joan Sowards
Essie Joan Sowards, 80, of Hurricane passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital, Hurricane.
Born December 4, 1929, in Putnam County, she was a daughter of the late Glennwood and Edith Racer Hodges.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Sowards, six sisters and three brothers.
Mrs. Sowards is survived by her son, John Sowards of Hurricane; sisters, Sue Mercer and Betty Fletcher, both of Hurricane; and several nieces, nephews and other family members.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 12, at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, with Jim McGehee officiating.
Burial followed in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.
Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences.
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