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Obituaries: July 6, 2010
LOU ELLA
"TOOTS" BURNSIDE
Lou Ella "Toots" Burnside, 86, of Teays Valley died at home on June 19, 2010, after a seven-year struggle following a stroke.
She was born November 11, 1923, to Bernard and Grace Harless.
Lou was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, Morris Harvey College, and West Virginia College of Graduate Studies.
During World War II, she worked for C & P as a telephone operator. Following a long line of family members who were educators, Lou shared her love of learning with the children of Chelyan Elementary and Cabin Creek Mission Elementary, where she taught grades 1 through 4. She retired from Kanawha County after 25 years of teaching.
She was a member of Reynolds Memorial Methodist Church in Marmet.
Lou is survived by her husband of 65 years, John Lyle Burnside; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Eddie Harless of Scott Depot, Jonelle and Rick Sadilek of Champaign, Ill.; and grandsons, John and Matthew Sadilek of Champaign, Ill. She is also survived by her brothers, Dr. James Harless (Harriet) and Bernard "Chub" (Lois) Harless.
The family held a private burial. A service to honor Lou's memory was held Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Harding Funeral Home (Kanawha City).
The family suggests donations, in memory of Lou, are made to the Putnam County Animal Shelter or Putnam County Literacy Volunteers.
LOLA JUNE ESTEP
Mrs. Lola June Estep, 84, born July 30, 1925, died June 26, 2010, in the Hubbard Hospice House.
She has been a resident of Poca since 1963, prior to Poca she was a resident of Chelyan for approximately 19 years.
June grew up on Cabin Creek, where she met her childhood sweetheart, James Farley Estep of Ohley, who later became her husband.
They remained together all these years enjoying many things together, including walking, traveling, fishing and hunting.
June was preceded in death by her only son, Bill Estep, who was an outstanding math teacher and basketball coach at Spring Hill and McKinley; her granddaughter, Leigh Ann Ball of Hurricane; 12 siblings; and her parents, Mildred and Jeff Ward.
Surviving are her loving husband of 65 years, James; daughter and friend, Nora Estep of Scott Depot; brother, David Ward of Florida; daughter-in-law, Shirley Estep of Poca; granddaughter, Kelli Jones and fiancé Randy Jacobs of Nitro; great-granddaughters, Sara Jones of Nitro and Michaela Ball of Hurricane; great-grandson, Nicholas Ball of Hurricane; and grandson-in-law, Tim Ball of Hurricane.
This well respected lady was a very godly woman in every aspect of her life, being an inspiration for many.
She was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She loved her family, people in general, and to laugh; her saying was "laughter does the soul good."
Before reaching the age to be eligible to participate as a senior citizen, she was invited to join the Poca group. She did; she loved them, and they loved her as she sang and read to them on a regular basis.
June was extremely gifted in writing songs and poetry, and was a member of the Charleston Poetry Society for years.
Her writings are great in number, one being "God Bless West Virginia", which along with several others, were copy righted, including a poem, "Our State Byrd", which she wrote for Senator Byrd.
She received a personal thank you from the Senator. She even has a poem in the archives at the Charleston Cultural Center. She sang frequently at church; in her younger years she was invited to sing at weddings and other functions
June was known as "the hat lady", wearing a variety of hats. Friends would often give her hats, saying that certain hats looked like her. It wouldn't be surprising if all the angels wore hats upon June's arrival as a tribute and to welcome her.
June was so loved and respected by many people of all different ages, and will be remembered and missed by all who knew her.
God gave us memories so we can have roses in December. Nature and walking were two loves of June's, so we will simply say "June is not gone; she is just walking". Someday we will walk with her again.
A tribute to the life of Mrs. Lola June Estep was held Monday, June 28, 2010, at Rock Branch Independent Church with Pastor Delbert L. Hawley and Chad R. Harding officiating. Entombment followed in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House.
Donations in June's name are welcomed at the Hubbard Hospice House.
Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Estep family.
CARL HENSON GILBERT
Carl Henson Gilbert, 87, of Red House passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Putnam Health Care.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a former school bus driver in Richmond County, N.C.
Surviving are his wife, Anna Bell Gilbert; sister, Erma Lawrence of Kentucky; and stepchildren, Jessie Cheeks and her husband, Bronson, of Griffithsville, Sandra Dingman of Washington, Franklin Sexton of Red House and Alva Sexton of Rockingham, N.C. Also surviving are several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 30, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with Pastor Leonard May officiating. Burial followed in Montgomery Memorial Park.
Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, assisted the Gilbert family.
EARL TRAVIS
"TRAY" HANSON
Earl Travis "Tray" Hanson, 75, of Scott Depot went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2010, at his home following an extended illness.
He was born July 26, 1934, in Charleston, son of the late William J. and Stella Hanson.
He graduated from Charleston High School, and served in the United States Air Force from 1955-1958, when he was honorably discharged.
After his military service, Earl attended and graduated from Morris Harvey College in 1963 with a degree in business administration.
Upon graduation, Earl began a career at West Virginia Steel Corporation that lasted 37 years until his retirement in 2000.
He began as a purchasing agent and retired as a vice president for the company.
Earl was also owner and president of Putnam Pipe and Mesh Company from 1978-2002.
He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Georgia Ellis Hanson; two sons, Kenneth E. Hanson and wife Karen of Morgantown, and John E. Hanson and wife Trinity of Richmond, Va.; three daughters, Barbara Hanson Null and husband Robert, Stella Renee Young and husband Thomas and June Evelyn Christian and husband John; 14 grandchildren, Travis Hanson, Tara Hanson, Torin Hanson, Andrea Null, Ryan Null, Jesse Young, Kaitlyn Christian, Holley Christian, Tyler Hanson, Jonathan Hanson, Justin Hanson, Tate Hanson, Ashton Hanson and Karsen Rylee Hanson, due to arrive in August. Earl is also survived by four brothers, Richard L. Hanson of Scott Depot, Charles W. Hanson of Winfield, William F. Hanson of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Robert A. Hanson of Scott Depot; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James B. Hanson of Baton Rouge, La.
His greatest passion, other than his family, was playing golf.
He was age 36 before discovering the game, and he enjoyed the camaraderie of his regular golf partners while playing several days a week.
He was most proud of the two hole-in-ones he made during his playing years.
He was a faithful fan of the Cincinnati Reds and WVU sports. He made many trips over the years to support his beloved teams.
His other interests included working puzzles, traveling, and taking care of his yard.
He was a superior role model for his children and grandchildren and he will be greatly missed by family, many friends, and business associates.
He was a member of St. John United Methodist Church in Scott Depot.
Services were held at St. John United Methodist Church, Scott Depot, on Monday, June 28, with the Rev. Martin Hallett officiating. Burial followed in Winfield Cemetery.
Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of arrangements.
The family requests donations are made to the Rosenbaum Family House at Ruby Memorial Hospital, P.O Box 8228, Morgantown, WV 26506.
Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences.
LENA R. HIGGINS
Lena R. Higgins, 88, of Teays Valley went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2010, in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, following a long exemplary life.
Born March 10, 1922, in Glenville, Gilmer County, she was the daughter of the late William Mahone Rymer and Laura Blanche Moore Rymer Dye.
On June 9, 1942, she was married to Robert Theodore Hauman, who served in the Army Air Corps beginning in November 1941.
He was a bomber pilot instructor during WWII until his death in a flight training accident in September 1945.
On December 27, 1948, she was married to Robert Earl Higgins, well known to older Glenville residents and Glenville State College alumni.
Lena Ruth was a 1940 graduate of Glenville High School and a 1948 graduate of Glenville State College.
She taught high school in Hundred and in Normantown.
In earlier years, she enjoyed bridge, golf, and gardening. She was active in faculty wives' groups at the University of Toledo (Ohio). She was a member of the Glenville chapter of Eastern Star and of the Hurricane First Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is also survived by one son, Robert Theodore "Ted" Hauman Jr. and wife Patricia of Chicora, Pa.; and by grandchildren, Robert T. Hauman III (by Sue Call Hauman) and his wife Susan Stevens Hauman of Culpeper, Va., Kristin Lee Hauman of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Andrew Rymer Hauman and his wife Lynda of State College, Pa.; by one great-grandson, Marshall Robert Hauman of Culpeper, Va.; and brother, William Arthur Rymer and wife Mary LuVayne Ellison Rymer of St. Albans,
Lena Ruth was preceded in death by first husband, Capt. Robert T. Hauman; her parents; and her nephew, William Arthur Rymer II.
Funeral services for Lena Ruth were held Monday, June 28, 2010, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with Jim McGehee officiating. Private burial was held in the Meadow Lane Cemetery, Glenville.
Please make contributions to The G.S.C. Foundation, 200 High Street, Glenville, WV 26351.
Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to leave a condolence.
RUTH WANDA JIVIDEN
Ruth Wanda Jividen, 80, of Eleanor passed away on Friday, June 25, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston following a long illness.
She was a lifelong homemaker and a member of the Midway United Methodist Church since 1955.
Born February 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. Stover and Katie Craig Stover.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Howard "Tom" Stover, James "Red" Stover, Arnold "Pete" Stover, and Arthur "Dale" Stover; sisters, Pam Garrison, Bertie Jividen and Gladys Huffman.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Guy R. Jividen; sons, Larry D. Jividen and wife Brenda of West Columbia, Ohio, and Lee Jividen and wife Becky of Prospect, Ohio; brothers, Jerry Stover of Nitro and Bobby K. Stover of Tucker Ridge, Buffalo; sisters, Joann Smith of Grandview Ridge, Josephine Williams of Eleanor, and Rena Bell Rogers of Baltimore, Ohio; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Raynes Funeral Home in Buffalo with the Rev. Kenny Coon officiating.
Burial followed at Haven of Rest Memory Gardens in Red House.
Online condolences may be sent to the Jividen family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.
Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.
MARY ELISABETH
KNAPP PYLE
Mary Elisabeth Knapp Pyle, 90, of Scott Depot passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010, in Teays Valley Center, Hurricane.
She was born July 23, 1919, in West Alexander, Pa., and was a daughter of the late Frank Wiley and Elisabeth Shearer Dorsey. She was also preceded in death by husbands, Arnold R. Knapp and Marion Pyle.
Mrs. Pyle graduated from Morris Harvey College with a bachelor of arts degree and a bachelor of science degree.
She was a teacher with Kanawha County Schools, retiring in 1982 with over 25 years of service.
She is survived by her children, Andrew R. Knapp and wife, Judithe, of Brookeville, Md., Kathryn E. and husband, William F. Brown, of Scott Depot and Karen A. and husband, John Haskew, of Hayden Lake, Idaho; grandchildren, Elisabeth A. Hall, Andrew L. Winter, and Andrew R. Knapp; and brothers, Robert W. Dorsey of Dallas, Texas, and Thomas Dorsey of Wheeling.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Mary Elisabeth Knapp Pyle will be held at St. Marks United Methodist Church, Charleston, on July 18.
Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of arrangements.
MILDRED TURLEY
Mildred Turley, 93, of Hurricane passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at her residence.
Born March 12, 1917, in Mandeville, Summers County, she was a daughter of the late James Orvill and Lula Mae Gunnoe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Turley; daughter, Jean Jackson; and grandson, Gary Jackson.
Mildred was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Lakewood Church of God and was a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Barbara Bell of Hurricane and Judy Gill and her partner, Howard Jarvis, of Hurricane; and grandchildren, Karen Workman and her husband, David, of Eleanor, David Walker of Hurricane, Elaine Jackson and her partner, Roger Workman, of Scott Depot, Doug Walker and his wife, Jill, of Hurricane, Lisa Fitzgerald and her husband, Tim, of Hurricane and Steven Walker of Hurricane.
She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Stephanie Smith and her husband, Charles, Ashley Walker, Melody Fitzgerald, Christopher Jackson, Morgan Fitzgerald, Tyler Walker, Matthew Jackson and Mitchell Fitzgerald; and great-great-grandchildren, Katlyn Christie and Autumn Sheets; as well as one son-in-law, Gale Jackson.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 24, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, with the Rev. Dr. Melissa Pratt officiating.
Entombment followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
The family requests that donations are made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312.
HERBERT D.
"TUCKER" WILLIAMSON
Herbert D. "Tucker" Williamson, 86, of Winfield died Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital in Charleston.
He was born April 12, 1924, in Southside, a son of the late Everett Earnest Williamson and Lilly Hazel (Wears) Williamson.
Tucker was a member of the Winfield United Methodist Church, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and was retired as lockmaster at the Winfield Locks and Dam with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Huntington.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Williamson.
Surviving are his wife, Aileen B. "Glenn" Williamson of Winfield; two daughters and sons-in-law, Connie Sue and Dennis Lee Sansom of Winfield, and Gayla Ann and Robert Dwight Terry of Winfield; one sister, Helen Fisher of Southside; three grandchildren, Trevor Ryan (Kate) Sansom of Hamden, Conn., Denae (Kevin) Farmer of Matoaka, and Allison Nicole Terry (fiancé, Josh Waugh) of Chesapeake, Ohio; and two great-grandchildren, Devin Lee Farmer and Riley Sansom.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at the Winfield United Methodist Church in Winfield, with the Rev. Jim Richards officiating.
Burial followed in the Beech Hill Cemetery at Southside.
Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant was in charge of arrangements.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the CAMC General Hospital NSICU staff for their concern and care.
Donations may be made to the Winfield United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 391, Winfield, WV 25213.
Online condolences may be made at www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.
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