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Donald Schmidt

Schmidt, Donald Allen, 89 of Paden City, died December 17, 2008 in Wetzel County Hospital. Donald was born April 17, 1919, in Paden City, the son of the late James J. and Daisy McQuay Schmidt. He was a retired employee of PPG Industries; a proud member of "The Greatest Generation" serving in the US Army in World War II, which included serving in Africa, the Invasion of Southern France, Germany, the Invasion of Italy, and Austria; a member for 65 years of the American Legion Post 86 of Paden City and VFW Post 6327 of Sistersville; and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Paden City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, James Kenny, and Harold: and two sisters, Virginia Lindsay and Nell DiMuzio. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Florence Thomas Schmidt; a son, Donald E. and his wife Carol of Paden City; step-grandson, Kurt Jones, serving with the US Army stationed in Germany; twin sister, Dorothy Casto of Lacy, Washington; brother, Robert Schmidt and his wife Gussie of New Martinsville; two nieces; and three nephews. Friends were received from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Jarvis Funeral Home. Paden City, where funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 21 with Rev. Paula Keplinger (Mrs. Schmidt's niece) and Evangelist Jerry Toothman officiating. Interment in Beechwood Cemetery, Alma, with full military graveside services conducted by Paden City American Legion Post 86, New Martinsville American Legion Post 28, Sistersville American Legion Post 67 and Sistersville VFW Post 6327, with post members serving as pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made in Donald's name to Paden City Museum, P.O. Box 233, Paden City, West Virginia 26159.

Mary Schulberg
Oct. 20,1959- Dec. 25, 2008

Mary Sue Schulberg 49 of Teays Valley, formerly of Bridgeport W.Va. and Pittsburg Pa. died Thursday. Dec.25, 2008 . at Hubbard Hospice House following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 20, 1959 in Clarksburg to Lloyd and Sara Weekly of Bridgeport. She was the sister of David and Linda Weekly of South Charleston. Dan and Lessile Weekly of South Glastonbury, Connecticut. And Martha Weekly of Winfield. Her Grandparents were Mabel and Ben Hardman and Edna and Arnold Weekly all of Middlebourne. Mary Sue was a 1980 graduate of West Virginia University and received her Juris Doctor degree from WVU School of Law in 1983. She was admitted to the practice of law in West Virgina and Pennsylvania. She was a well respected oil and gas lawyer. Most recently she was a Senior Attorney in the Legal Department for NiSource Corporate Services Company. Mary Sue was actively involved in the Enegry &Mineral Law Foundation as a trustee and was a past president of that organization. She loved to travel particularly to the island of St. Maarten to scuba dive and she was a avid reader. In recent years she had become a fan of the Pittsburg Steelers. Mary Sue is survived by her devoted husband Arnold Schulberg, and her two beautiful children, Alec 18 and Dinah 15; her loving parents, siblings, nephews and extended family, an by her in laws who adored her.The family would like to Thank Dr. Ahmed Khalid the staff of 5 South at CAMC Memorial, an devery one at Hubbard Hospice House for their efforts on Mary Sue's behalf during her lengthy fight. In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions to the Mary Sue Schulberg Scholarship at Energy & Mineral Law Foundation 340 South Broadway, Suite101, Lexington. Ky.40508 or the American Cancer Society. Memorial service to celebrate Mary Sue's life was held at 7pm. on Monday Jan.5, 2009.at Barlow- Bonsall Funeral Home. 1118 Virgina Street , East Charleston Wva.25301. Barlow-Bonsall has been entrusted to handle arrangements.

Alice E. Shepherd

Alice E. Shepherd, 66, of Lima, WV departed this life Monday December 1, 2008 in Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born November 17, 1942 in Tyler County a daughter of the late Encil and Hattie Kester Headley. Alice was a homemaker and a member of Dale Church of Christ, Dale, WV Alice is survived by her husband Curtis Shepherd. Two sons; Greg Shepherd and his wife Paula of Paden City and Pat Shepherd and his wife Julie of Middlebourne. A daughter Katrina Stevens and her husband Ronnie of Waynesburg, PA. Four brothers; Encil Headley, Jr., of Alvy, Ernest Headley of Sistersville, Phil Headley of Big Moses and Gary Headley of Lima. Two sisters; Celouise Dailey of Lima and Charlotte Shepherd of New Martinsville. Seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends will be received at Furbee Funeral Home, Route 18, Tyler, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm where services will be held Thursday 1:30 pm with Evangelist William Ferrell officiating. Interment in Maine Cemetery, Dale, WV

Mae E. Shepherd
May 1, 1920 - January 28, 2008

Mae E. Shepherd, 87, of Middlebourne, departed this life Monday January 28, 2008 in Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville. She was born in Ritchie County, May 1, 1920 a daughter of the late Amos Marshall, Sr. and Rosa Irene Grimm Dawson. Mae was a homemaker, protestant by faith, Loving Mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was like a mother to her grandaughter Mindy Elaine Shepherd who she had raised since the age of fifteen months. Mindy was her grandmother's caregiver since 2000. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Sanford Shepherd, Sr. in 1970. A daughter Bernice Ann Shepherd. Five brothers; Amos Marshall Dawson, Jr., Clifford Dawson, Edward Dawson, Kenneth Dawson and Billy Dawson. Two sisters; Orpha Ridgley and Zelda Dawson. Six grandchildren. She is survived by five sons; Aaron Shepherd, Robert Lee Sepherd, John Sanfrod Shepherd, Jr. and wife Betty, James Shepherd and Gene Melford Shepherd and wife Tammy all of Middlebourne. Four daughters; Norma Jane Lemasters and husband Jerry, Opal Mae Billiter and Susanna Owens all of Paden City. Doris Marlene Wright and husband Bill of Alma. A sister Lucie Ridgley, Lisbon, OH. Thirty one grandchildren, thirty nine great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm Tuesday where services will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday with Pastors Ron Crow and Lemoyne Horner officiating. Interment in Middlebourne Cemetery, Middlebourne.

James B. Shinn
June 27, 1939 - Jan. 25, 2009

James B. Shinn 69 of Paden City departed this life Sunday Jan. 25, 2009 at his home. He was born in Tyler County June 27 1939. a son of the late E.A. and Lola Kinney Shinn. Jim was a carpenter and a plumber. He was a protestant. Jim is survived by his wife of 31 years, Carolyn Smith Shinn. A son; James B. Shinn and his wife Jennifer, of Sistersville. Three daughters; Sherry Henry and her husband Keith, Sheila Irvin and her husband Rex, all of Paden City, and Cheryl McFadden and her husband Steve of N.C. A brother; Patrick Shinn of New Martinsville A sister; Betty Haught of Middlebourne. Seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends will be received at the Furbee Funeral Home Middlebourne, Tuesday 6-9pm. There will be no funeral service.

Patricia Ann (Patty) Springer Silk

Patricia Ann (Patty) Springer Silk, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio, formerly of Sistersville, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at the Arbors in Gallipolis. She was born in Sistersville on May 18, 1922, the youngest child of Alonzo George (AG) and Joberta Henderson Springer. Patty was a graduate of Sistersville High School class of 1940. She was retired from Gallia County Community Action. She was a member of the Gallia County Senior Citizens, Moose Lodge of Point Pleasant, W.Va., and the Sistersville Elks Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Silk, on Feb. 2, 1990; four brothers, George, Bill and Jack Springer and an infant brother, Bruce; four sisters, Virginia Herwig, Mary Springer, Betty Richards and Margaret Bradfield; and one nephew, Walter "Skip" Bradfield. Patty is survived by one sister, Helen Haught of Sistersville, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Wanda Springer of Statesville, N.C.; three nieces, Joan Hadley and Joberta White, both of Sistersville, W.Va. and Margie Jo Poole of Statesville, N.C.; four nephews, Larry Bradfield of Marietta, Ohio, Jack Haught of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Jack Springer Jr. of Fairfax, Va., and Bill Springer of Newell, W.Va.; her good friend of 52 years, Mildred (Mick) Jacobs, of Gallipolis, Ohio; and her friend and caregiver, Pauline Newell, of Gallipolis, Ohio. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009 at the Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville, W.Va. with the Reverend Jef Stemple officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery, Sistersville. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Louise Sinclair

Louise Sinclair, 87, of New Martinsville, formerly of Middlebourne, departed this life Sunday March 23, 2008 in Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville. She was born April 10, 1920 in Luray, KS a daughter of the late Mortimer and Angella Rose Dragoo. Louise was a graduate of Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. She received her Masters Degree from Adams State College, Alamosa, CO in 1972.She taught history and specialized in teaching remedial reading. She was editor of Dragoo Family Newsletter which has members throughout the United States. She was a member of Mensa International where she edited the newsletter in 1980. She was active in the Tyler County Museum. In 2003 she received the History Hero Award from the WV Legislature. In 2003 she also was chosen as Middlebourne Citizen of the year. She was a member of the Middlebourne Methodist Church, Middlebourne. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Edgar Dragoo. Three sisters; Catherine Billings, Elizabeth Krueger and Margaret Smedley. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Sinclair. Two sons; Robert Sinclair and his wife Frances of Lafayette, CO and James Sinclair and his wife Martha of Cincinatti, OH. A sister Ruth Cloud of Lawrence, KS. There are four grandchildren. There will be a graveside service Wednesday 3:00 pm at Spring Hill Cemetery, Joseph's Mills with Reverend Donald Thomas officiating. Interment in the cemetery to follow.

Juanita V. Slack

Juanita V. Slack, 87, of Sistersville, W.Va., died Oct. 3, 2007, at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born July 7, 1920, in Wick, W.Va., a daughter of the late Oral Raymond and Pearl Inez Long Slack. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Sistersville. She is survived by a sister, Shirley Lohr of New Martinsville, W.Va.; niece, Melissa Ann (Brian) Lockhart of New Martinsville; great-niece, Andrea Lockhart; great-nephew, Zachary Lockhart; and many special friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma June Slack. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville, with James Willison officiating. Burial will be in Long Cemetery, Wick. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Smith, Berkley J.

Berkley J. Smith, age 82, a native of Wilbur, died Tuesday May 1 at Middlebourne. He was born at Wilbur on April 6, 1880, a son of Marshall and Cordelia Undrwood Smith. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Jones Smith, five daughters and three sons, Mrs. Virginia Alleman of Parkersburg, Mrs Eloise Keller and Mrs. Hilda Cunningham of Middlebourne, Mrs. Norma Pierpoint of Charlotte, Mich., Mrs. Cordelia McCollough of Dunde, Walton of Wilbur, Allan of Parkersburg and Berkley Jr., at home; three brothers J.M.L. of West Union, Wilbur Smith of Wilbur, Philip of Alma and four sisters, Mrs. Anna Pratt of Akron, O., Mrs Kersey Doak, and Miss Icie Smith of Wilbur and Mrs. Estella Williamson of Friendly. There are nineteen grandchildren. Mr. Smith was a well-known stockman and farmer. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and Rev. Russell Crawford officiating. Burial was in the cemetery at Beechwood.

Smith, Claude Eston

Smith, Claude Eston, 50, of Star Rt., Middlebourne, died Wednesday at Wetzel County Hospital. He was a member of the Middlebourne Church of Christ and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are two brothers, Ralph Smith of Sistersville and William Smith of Middlebourne; two sisters, Mrs. Open Ferrell of Newell and Miss Pearl Smith of Columbus, Ohio. Friends received at the Goodwin Funeral Home, Middlebourne, after 3:30 p.m. Thursday, where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Interment in Alf Smith Cemetery, Middlebourne.

Smith, David

David Smith, 45, of Hubbard, Ohio formerly of Wilbur, W.V. departed this life Tuesday, February 3, 2009 in Welland, Ontario, Canada. He was born November 23, 1963 in Tyler County the son of Faye Smith Davis. David was a truck driver for Yourga, in Wheatland, P.A. and a member of the Teamsters. David was a Protestant. In addition to his mother David is survived by his two sons; Brian Smith and his wife Kara of New Martinsville, W.V. and Victor Smith of Pensacola, Florida. One daughter; Tricia Smith of New Martinsville, W.V. One brother; Mark Santiago of Ohio and two sisters; Judy Hoover of Hubbard, Ohio and Tracy Nelson of Missouri. Two grandchildren; Donnivan Smith and Kaylee Leichliter.

Smith, Frank

Frank Smith, 60, of Middlebourne, died at his residence after an extended illness Sunday, November 25. Born at Frew, in Tyler County, June 6, 1900the son of Bose and Maggie Robinson Smith. He had lived all his life in Tyler County and was a retired merchant from the Smith Cut-Rate and Confectionary Store in Middlebourne. Was a member of the A.F.& A.M. No. 34 of Middlebourne and the Methodist Church. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Middlebourne Methodist Church with Rev. Donzel Weese officiating. Burial in the Alf-Smith Cemetery at Frew in Tyler County.

Smith, Icie C.

Smith, Miss Icie C., 85, of Wilbur, W.Va, died Thursday at Sistersville General Hospital. She was born at Wilbur, Dec.. 18, 1887, daughter of the late John M. and Cordelia Underwood Smith. She was a member of the Wilbur United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Surviving are two brothers, Philip Smith of Alma, W.Va. and John M.L.Smith of West Union, W. Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Kersy (Maxie) Doak of Wilbur and Mrs. thurman (Ama) Pratt of Akron O.; several nieces and nephews. Friends received at Furbee Funeral Home, Alma after 1 p.m. Friday. The body will lie in state at the Mount Moriah Baptist Church, from 1 p.m. until the tie of services at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Smearman officiating. Interent in Beechwood Cemetery, Alma.

Mrs. Ida Jemison Smith

Mrs. Ida Jemison Smith, 81, of Middlebourne, died Friday at the Sistersville General Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born Oct. 8, 1876 at Gorrell's Run, Tyler County, a daughter of Francis and Margaret Swann Jemison. She was a member of the Middlebourne Baptist Church and of the Baptist Missionary Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin A. Smith who died in 1929, and also by six brothers and one sister. Survivors include two sons, Clarence F. Smith of Follansbee, and Armstrong Smith of Canton, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Bessie S. Brennan of Sistersville, and Mrs. Ruth Smith of Middlebourne; five grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. T.E. Watson of Middlebourne and Mrs. Charles R. Smith of Akron, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Sawyer Funeral Home in Middlebourne by the Rev. Ray Bartlett, assisted by the Rev. W.E. Davies of Sistersville. Burial will be in the Beechwood cemetery at Alma. The body will remain at the funeral home, where friends may call until time for the services.

Smith, John E.

John E. Smith, 53, of Chelyan went home to be with the Lord July 6, 2008, as a result of complications from a heart attack.
John was a member of the Chelyan First Baptist Church and a former coalminer. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Ethel Mae Smith. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Henderson Smith; son, David A. Smith of Columbus, Ohio; daughter, Krystle A. Smith of Kanawha City; father-in-law, Charles W. Henderson of Middlebourne; brothers-in-law, C. William Henderson and his wife, Sandra of Middlebourne and Steve Henderson and his wife, Sue, of Wick; sisters-in-law, Nancy Miller of Sistersville and Sueann Barney of Westerly, R.I.; and special friends, Steve Gancs, Frank Morrison and Chandra Duke. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, at Chelyan First Baptist Church with Pastor Thomas Holstein officiating. Burial will be noon Thursday in Beechwood Cemetery, Alma, located in Tyler County. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Chelyan First Baptist Church. Fidler and Frame Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

Smith, Roy James “Jake”

Roy James "Jake" Smith, 81, of Weirton departed this life Wednesday July 16, 2008 at his home. He was born March 18, 1927 in Shirley a son of the late Lee A. And Clara George Smith. Jake was a retired employee of National Steel Corporation with 31 years of service. He was a member of the 25 Year Club; Weirton Steel Company. He was a Veteran of U. S. Army having served in WW II. Jake enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting, and coon hunting and was a lifetime member of the Colliers Sportsman Club. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends where he entertained many with his jokes and stories. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Jake is survived by his wife of 57 years Janice Rollins Smith. A son Keith Smith, Sr. (Terry). Three daughters; Sandra Weekley (Butch), Pamela Smith and Linda Smith Brown all of Weirton. A brother Raymond Smith (Wilma) of Fredricktown, OH. A sister Evelyn Davis of Wintersville, OH. Grandchildren Keith Smith, Jr. (Goldie), Joshua Smith, Catina (Donny) Lamp, Candace Dillow, Karlee Smith and Alyssa Brown. Great grandchildren; Tyler of AZ, Taylor of FL, Corey Smith, Lucas Dillow and Seth Lamp all of Weirton. Friends will be received at Steel & Wolfe Funeral Home, Weirton, Friday, 3:00 - 6:00 pm and at Furbee Funeral Home, Route 18, Tyler, Saturday, 11:00 am until service at 1:00 pm. Interment in Shirley Cemetery, Shirley.

Jerle Margaret Sole

Jerle Margaret Sole, 90, of Middlebourne, Lone Tree Community, depated this life Friday June 6, 2008 at her home due to complications from heart failure. She was born May 23, 1918 a daughter of the late Etta Stewart Lemasters and Frederick Charles Fiber. Jerle was a home maker and a member of the Elk Fork Church of Christ. She served as secretary / treaurer of Simpson Chapel Cemetery for over 20 years. She was an avid quilter, a wonderful cook, a great mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband Arthur C. Sole and a son, Gregg Sole. Two sisters; Zella ( Mike ) Crawford and Doris Mae Lemasters. A brother Gail.
She is survived by two sons; Darrell and Gary Sole both of Middlebourne. A daughter Karen Sole Wolf, Plano TX. Four grandchildren; James, Lisa, Jenna and Daniel. Six Great grandchildren; Michael, Joseph, Christopher, Priscilla, Jamison and Athena. Friends will be received at the Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm Monday where services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday with Evangelist Tim Fleeman officiating. Interment Simpson Chapel Cemetery, Elk Fork Road, Middlebourne.

Milred G. Sole

79 of Fair Street Middlebourne, Died Wednesday, July 28th 1999 in Wetzel County Hospital. Friends’ received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Furbee Funeral home, Middlebourne, where services will be held at 2 PM Friday interment in Long Cemetery Middlebourne.

Mary L. Sprague
June 26, 1935 - Jan. 15,2009

Mary L. (King Spiker) Sprague of Vienna, Wva. Went home to her Heavenly Father surrounded by her family on Jan 15, 2009 at Cademn Clark Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and a Home maker. She was born June 26, 1935. the daughter of the late Earl and Carrie Spiker in Parkersburg. Along with her parents Mrs. Sprague was preceded in death by her daughter Melody Brookover and grandson Terry Lynn Goff Jr. She is survived by a loving and faithful companion and friend Randy T. Sprague and their dog Baby, along with daughter Debra (Delmas) Wilson sons Robert Parks Jr. Terry (Nancy) Parks daughter Maylindia (Dale) Kootnzson-in law. Berny Brookover, eight loving grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, brother James (Pat) Spiker and sister Frani (Calvin) Hudkins. She enjoyed doing crafts knitting, fishing, and camping. Mrs. Spragues was blessed with many loving friends. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. After a brief service with the family, her body will be entrusted to the Leavitt Funeral Home for cremation. It is requested by the family memorial donations should be sent to Strait Creek Baptist Church at the Calhoun Bank P.O. Box 129 Elizabeth W Va. 26143

Mrs. Della L . Stevens

Funeral services will be conducted at the 3 p.m. Sunday at the Fairview Methodist Church for Mrs Della Laugh Stevens 76, of Wick W.Va. who died Friday at the Wetzel County Hospital. The Rev. Henry Atzenhofer will officiate with burial to be in the Fairview Cemetery. She was born Feb. 19 ,1882 at Bearsville, a daughter of the late John and Phoebe Hamilton Laugh. A member of the Fairview Methodist Church she had resided in Tyler County all her life. Surviors include two sons Charles C. Stevens at home, and John Stevens of Wick. seven daughters Miss Mary Stevens at home, Mrs. Hattie Frampton of Newell, Mrs Mollie E. Riggs of Bearsville, Mrs. Nellei Spencer of Wick, Mrs. Clara McCracken of Weirton, Mrs Elma Seders of Pico Cal., and Mrs.Velma Maupin of Stubenville, O, One brother John Laugh of Bearsville. One sister Mrs. Olive Weaver of Ellenboro; nine grandchildern and four great grandchildern. She was preceded in death by her husband Elijah Stevens and by one brother and one sister

Patricia A. Stevens

Patricia A. Stevens, 74, of Alvy, WV, former resident of Weirton, WV, loving wife and mother was called home by her Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 07, 2008. She dedicated her life as a wife to Virgil for 60 years. She was a wonderful mother of 9 children, 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 7 step great-grandchildren. Upon her passing, she was surrounded by her nine children who blessed her soul immensely. She was ready to meet her Dad and Mom. Her time was now complete. It was "A Job Well Done". Born August 13, 1933 in Alvy, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Harriett Waters Talkington LeMasters. Patricia was also preceded in death by her brothers Lewis and Ira Talkington, Jr. and sisters Garnett Bedway, Juanita Delaney and Irene Longstreth. She was a member of the Kings Creek Union Chapel and the Indian Creek Homemakers Association. Patricia is survived by her husband Virgil D. Stevens of Alvy; sons Zane of Weirton, Dallas (Carol) of New Cumberland, Steve and Rodney Weirton and Vernon of Alvy, WV; daughters Bonita Griffith (James) of Toronto, OH, Elizabeth "Libby" Stevens of Weirton, Monnetta Williams of Cartersville, GA and Renee Pennell (Adam) of New Martinsville, WV; a brother Robert Talkington of Moundsville, WV and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Additional visitation will be held Saturday at the Furbee Funeral Home, 217 Main Street, Middlebourne, WV from 11AM - 2PM with funeral services immediately following at the Victory Church on Indian Creek Road. Graveside services will be held at the Talkington Family Cemetery.

Kenneth E. Stoneking

Kenneth E. Stoneking, 87, of Middlebourne departed this life Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at the Heartland of Marietta, Marietta, OH. He was born in Tyler County March 13, 1920 a son of the late Otto and Melissa Jones Stoneking. Kenneth was a United States Army Veteran. He was permanently disabled from a battle wound he suffered during WWll at the Battle of the Bulge. He received a Purple Heart. He was a life member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 4, New Martinsville. He attended the Tyler City Pentecostal Church of God. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Larry K. Stoneking. A brother Winfred Stoneking and a sister Ruby Whaley Weekley. He is survived by his wife Arah Spencer Stoneking. A son Jerry E. Stoneking and his wife Bonnie of Sistersville. A daughter Donna Scott and her husband Roger of Pennsboro. Eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. A daughter in law Susan Stoneking Webb of Friendly. Friends will be received at the Furbee Funeral Home, Middlebourne 4 - 8 pm Friday where services will be held Saturday 1:00 pm with Pastor Michael Vannatter officiating. Interment in Beechwood Cemetery Alma. Military rites will be provided by VFW Post 6327, Sistersville, VFW Post 4634, New Martinsville, American Legion Post 67, Sistersville, American Legion Post 86, Paden City and American Legion Post 28, New Martinsville.

Samuel Stoneking
March 7, 1919- Jan. 19, 2009

Samuel K. Stoneking .Sr. 89 , of Weirton passed away Jan.19, 2009. at home. He was born March 7,1919. in Middlebourne a son of Herman and Lula Thompson Stoneking Baker. Samuel was a veteran of WWII and a U.S. Army Military Policeman in Iran. He was a member of the VFW Post 2716 Weirton Steels 25 year club and Kings Creek Union Chapel. He retried with 40 years of services as a Class18 General Mechanics from the Steubenville Plant of National Steel. In addition to his parents Samuel was predeceased by his wife Geraldine "Jerry" Fiber Stoneking in 2002: brothers James "Bill" Stoneking and Billy Gene Stoneking; and sister Deloris Bramhall and Freda Riggs. He is survived by one daughter, Goldie (Jay) Israel of Prescott Ariz.; one son Sam K. (Tina) Stoneking Jr. of Weirton. And three grandsons, Jeff Israel of Boulder Colo., Ritchie Israel of Manhattan N.Y. and Josh Stoneking of Morgantown. Friends were received by the family at Steel& Wolfe Funeral Home in Weirton on Jan.22 from 2-4 pm. and 6-8pm. Services were held at the funeral home on Jan23 with Pastor Darrell Maze officiating Burial at Highland Hills Memorial Gardens.

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