A 1957 graduate of Charleston High School, he was a buyer with 30 years service for the West Virginia Division of Labor. Frank was also a member of Kanawha 20 Masonic Lodge in Charleston.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sharon Wheeler. Frank was preceded in death by his parents and brother, 1st Lt. Charles R. Allison.
Interment was held at Graceland Memorial Park on Thursday, December 20, 2012.
She was born November 25, 1921, in Syria, a daughter of the late Alex and Sadie Ammar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Ammar; brother, Shafeek Ammar; and special sister-in-law, Radine Ammar Queen.
She is survived by her daughters, Lana (Randy) Hay of Sissonville and Nancy (Howard) Brown of Beckley; grandchildren, Tammy, Jonathan and Natalie Ann; great-grandchildren, Allison, Benjamin, Jacob and Amber; and one sister, Jaqueline Hill.
Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 4, at St. George Orthodox Cathedral with the Very Rev. Father Olof H. Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Charleston.
James Funeral Home in Logan is in charge of arrangements.
Fred was born and raised in Kanawha County and worked foremost as the rock and guiding light of his family. He graduated from Sissonville High School. Fred retired from the USAR after 28 years of service, True Temper Corporation and from the state of West Virginia Regional Jail Authority. Fred was one of the founders of the Sissonville Little League Baseball Association, where he served as a board member and as a District 3 umpire. For many years Fred enjoyed being an active member of the Sissonville High School Athletic Boosters, where he was the "Voice of the Indians."
Welcoming him in heaven are his father, Fred S. Beane Sr.; mother, Mildred Beane Ranson; and stepfather, Norman "Jack" Ranson.
Fred is survived by his wife, Connie, at home; son, Fred S. Beane III of South Charleston; daughters, Mikki Smith (Terry) of Sissonville and Joei Evans of Cross Lanes; stepsons, Gregory Moss and Jeffery Moss (Christy) of Sissonville; sisters, Carole Hill (John Lee) and Barbara Ashley (Gary), all of Charleston, and Drema Parog (John) of St. Albans; special nieces, Kimberly Koziol (Jon) of 29 Palms, Calif., and Christina Reed of Kansas City, Kan.; grandchildren, Austin Beane, Trenton and Brookelyn Smith, Holly and Michael Evans, Brittney, Austin, Zachary and Matthew Moss, Shea-lyn Moss and Carmen Ross; and great-grandsons, Ryder Evans and Dillenger Wood.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, January 4, at Long and Fisher Funeral Home, Sissonville, with the Rev. David Mullins and Dana Reed officiating. Burial will follow in John Beane Cemetery, Sissonville.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Fred's family would like to thank Dr. Rhodes, Dr. Takubo, Dr. Eggleston, Dr. Haffar, Dr. Lee, Dr. Eke and Dr. Labus as well as the CAMC Memorial MICU and the 5 South nursing staff for the excellent care and compassion.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.longfisherfuneralhome.com.
Christopher was a graduate of George Washington High School and a member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Louise Lewis of Charleston; paternal grandparents, Ted and Pauline Bsharah of Sylvester; and his uncles, Ernie Lewis and Wade Smith, both of Charleston.
He is survived by his parents, George and Debbie Bsharah of Charleston; sister, Anna Louise of Morgantown; brother, John Robert of Morgantown; uncle and godfather, Bobby Lewis of Charleston; aunt, Christine Peterson (Uncle Jack) of Coon Rapids, Minn.; godmother and aunt, Paula Smith of Charleston; and first cousins, Brian and David Peterson of Minnesota, Elizabeth Smith of Charlotte, N.C., and Alex Smith of Charleston. Chris is also survived by many, many cousins and great-aunts and uncles. Christopher loved spending time with both family and friends. He had a special affection for animals, especially his dog, Charcoal.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at St. George Orthodox Cathedral with the Very Rev. Olof Scott and the Rev. Father Stephen DeYoung officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Friends may call at the cathedral two hours prior to the service.
Online guestbook may be accessed at www.wilsonfuneralandcremation.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Chris' memory may be made to St. George Orthodox Cathedral, P.O. Box 2044, Charleston, WV 25327-2044.
Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of the arrangements.
Darrell was born July 27, 1922, in Witcher, during the Depression, but was raised by his grandmother, Rebecca Sexton Buckner, in Wesleyville, Ky.
He returned to Witcher at age 17, where he enlisted in the Army during World War II. Following his honorable discharge he returned to Witcher and went to work for T.G. Keeney and Sons on riverboats.
He was hired by DuPont in 1943 and retired as a millwright after 39 years of service.
Darrell was a lifetime resident of Belle and moved to Tega Cay in 2008; however, his heart was always in West Virginia.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Nannie Cheek Buckner and Warnie Buckner; his wife of 54 years, Betty Young Buckner; his sister, Mildred Buckner Barker; and his son-in-law, Beau Fields.
He is survived by his only child, Colleen Buckner Fields of Tega Cay; his brother, Hubert Buckner of Mansfield, Ohio; his aunts, Verssie Cheek Sedlock, Maxine Cheek Bowen and Aussie Cheek Barker; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special cousins, Jerry and Diann Jessie, who were more than cousins; and his stray cat, Homeless.
Darrell was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, planting his garden and clogging. He also loved bluegrass music.
Darrell was a member of Poca River Hunting and Fishing Club and Esta Baptist Church. He attended the Tega Cay Baptist Church.
Darrell donated his body for anatomical study to West Virginia University through the Human Gift Registry.
Per his request, there will be no service.
Condolences to the family may be offered at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.
He was a retired truck driver and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War aboard the USS Des Moines. He was a graduate of East Bank High School and enjoyed camping, the outdoors, country music, playing horseshoes and classic cars.
He was preceded in death by father, Leo Pierce Castle; mother, Ruth Maxine Cain Castle Adkins; brothers, Paul E. and Earl P. Castle; sisters, Linda K. Castle Thorn and Roberta A. Castle Holstein; and granddaughter, Brittany T. Castle.
Surviving are his wife, Edna M. Parks Castle; sons, Harry C. Castle Jr., Billy J. Castle, Donald G. Castle, Mike Handy and Harry C. Carter; daughter, Donna J. Castle Amante; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Charles "Chuck" Castle; sisters, Carol Sue Castle Nutter and Leona R. Castle Simmons; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Harry will be deeply missed as a husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday, January 4, at Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet, with the Rev. Rymer Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery, Dawes Mountain.
Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at leonardjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
Linda was born June 26, 1937, in St. Albans to Andrew and Maymie Stephenson Guthrie. Linda was a graduate of St. Albans High School and later attended Mercer County Community College in New Jersey. Linda worked in banking at Putnam County Bank in Hurricane and the First National Bank of Princeton, N.J. Linda attended Mount Vernon Baptist Church and served as the church organist prior to moving to New Jersey. Linda was a member of Rainbow Girls in St. Albans. She was also a member of the Women's Professional Business Group of Princeton, N.J.
Linda was the loving mother of Debra Lynn Dittmar, who lives in New Hope, Pa., with her husband, Lee. Linda was a loving "MawMaw" to her grandchildren, Krista, Connor and Cameron.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents as well as her three brothers, James, Donald and Charles Guthrie, and her sister, Marie Guthrie. Linda is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Crittenden and Anna Lee Guthrie and William and Evelyn Guthrie, all of St. Albans. Many nieces and nephews survive Linda. Linda was the wife of the late Jack Ray Cook Sr. of St. Albans. Linda is also survived by her first husband, Donald L. Snyder (father of Debra) of Ashland, Pa.
Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of Linda's life service at the First Baptist Church of St. Albans, 6th Ave. and Second St., St. Albans, on Saturday, January 5, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with Pastor Joel Harpold officiating. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions in Linda's name may be made to the Hopes and Dreams Foundation, 517 Cedarbrook Road, Southampton, PA 18966.
You may send your condolences to the family and friends at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
She was preceded in death by her poppy, Darrell Danberry Sr.; and cousins, Dale and Haley Danberry.
Allison is survived by her mother, Cheryl Jones (Elizabeth Lipscomb); grandmommy, Alice Danberry; brother, Jordan Jones; sisters, Quincy Jones, Tonja Brittany and Sonya Danberry; uncles, Ray (Shannon) and Allen (Maria) Danberry; aunts, Missy (Clarence) Elswick and Tina (Mike) Cheslog; and niece, Destine Faith.
A tribute to the life of Allison will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2013, at Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ray Belcher officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
Harding Funerals & Cremations, 514 50th St. SE, Kanawha City, is serving the Danberry family.
Mr. Gantz was born December 6, 1935, in Charleston, W.Va., and passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012. He was the son of the late George H. Gantz and Dora Knisley Gantz.
Mr. Gantz was an honorary member of the Irmo Fire Department, was a member of the Lake Murray Power Squadron and retired from Allied Chemical.
Mr. Gantz is survived by his daughters, Eddie Stone (Dany Carmichael) and Lisa Gantz Ewing (Alan); sons, Michael Gantz (Rhemie) and Stephen Gantz; and grandchildren, Michael LaVerne, Taylor Ewing, Carson Ewing and Cooper Ewing. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Betty Gantz; and grandson, Joshua LaVerne.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Irmo Fire Department, 6017 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212. Condolences may be shared online at www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net.
Mary Lee was born March 28, 1922, in Hope Hull, Ala. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, 432 Shrewsbury St., Charleston.
Mary Lee - or as she was affectionately referred to, "Ms. Mary" and "Mom" - was a small, fiesty, spiritual woman with a heart bigger than gold. She would do anything for "Family" (that included immediate, Church and neighborhood).
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and two sisters.
Mary Lee leaves to mourn her husband of 74 years, Bishiop; daughters, Lily M. Cleveland of Orange, Ohio, and Mary Ellen German of Rand; a brother, Abe Chappelle of Springfield, Mass.; two grandsons, Eric Cleveland and William (Megan) Cleveland of Ohio; five great-grandchildren, Anna, Alexander, Ryan, Owen and Sean; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Service will be held at noon Thursday, January 3, at First Baptist Church, Shrewsbury St., Charleston. Friend may call one hour prior to the service at the church.
Preston Funeral Home, Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.
Arnold was employed by CSX Railroad and Kelly Creek Railroad for over 30 years. He was a very proud father, grandfather, son and husband. He was a golden glove champion and professional boxer in Cleveland, Ohio, during the 1960s. Arnold was an avid baseball fan. His love for baseball inspired him to help coach his son, David, and grandsons, Brandon and Cody, over the years.
Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Green; father, Elijah Green; and stepfather, Bob Hodges.
He is survived by his loving family: son, David Allen Green (Tara) of Sarasota, Fla.; daughter, Stephanie R. Green of Charleston; mother, Clorenia Green Hodges of Dry Branch; brothers, Gary Green (Judy) of Thornville, Ohio, Gene Green (Brenda) and Larry Green, all of Dry Branch, and Wayne Hodges and Norman Hodges, both of Ronda; grandchildren, Brandon Green of Huntington and Cody Green of Morgantown; and sister, Beverly Holstein of Dry Branch.
The family would like to thank the CICU staff at CAMC Memorial Hospital for their unfailing care and support during his illness, as well as friend and doctor, Dr. Jim Frame, at the David Lee Cancer Center.
Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2013, at Pryor Funeral Home, East Bank, with the Rev. Paul Rose officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London.
A gathering of family and friends will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.pryorfh.com.
Survivors include a daughter, Michelle Hunter of Charleston; granddaughter, Mandi Boling of Charleston; and sisters, Regina Canterbury of Clendenin and Carolyn Garrett of Scott Depot.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2013, at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, Cross Lanes, with the Rev. Pete Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service Thursday at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, Cross Lanes.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311. Friends may send condolences to www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.
She was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, class of 1943. She was a member of Randolph Street Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she served as a deaconess.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred L. McCown Jr.; and daughter, Vicky S. Hersey.
She is survived by her children, Robert L. Deitz Jr., Pamila A. Williams, Becky L. Reed and Fred L. McCown III; grandchildren, Septimbor Lim, Jason Wells, Eric Wells, Christopher Heslip, Amber Koester, Aaron Cline, Stacy McCown, Coty Miller, Robbie McCown, Jennifer Deitz-Roush, Brittany McCown, Amber Smith, Doug Smith and Jessica Shaffron; and great-grandchildren, Eva Lim, Beatrice Lim, Tori Wells, Jada Wells, Gage Wells, Hunter Wells, Haili McCown, Rilee McCown, Colton McCown, Noel Koester, Grady Koester, Ian Koester, Ayden Murray, Aspyn Bowen, Andrew Thompson, Nikayla Miller, Kazie Miller, Jacquline Stapleton, Charles Stapleton, Nathaniel Sutherland, Lillian Hill and Brody Cline.
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home with the Rev. Jason McClanahan officiating. Visitation (coffee and cookies) will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
You may send your condolences to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
He was born at Bentree on December 25, 1941, to Marcus Talmage "Ted" and Louise (Elliott) Moore.
Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Norma; wife, Deann; his father; two brothers, Roger Moore and Emmett Moore; and one great-grandson, Ian Phillips.
He is survived by his mother; one daughter, Natalie (Jacky) Starbuck; three sons, Quintin Moore of Springfield, Ohio, Jason (Evelyn) Moore of North Las Vegas, Nev., and Troy Ballard of Lakeworth, Fla.; three sisters, Donna Kay Moore of Montgomery, Erma Jean Evans of Inwood and Catherine Moore of Bentree; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Dale graduated from Clay County High School in 1959. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force with 20 years of service. He served at several duty stations, both in the United States and overseas, including Vietnam. After his military service he worked in the retail business until his final retirement in 2004.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 4, at First Church of God, 3719 E. 21st, Clovis, N.M., officiated by Pastor Dave Stevens. Burial will follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Jacky Starbuck, Zachary Starbuck, Harley Salusky, Kevin McKinnon Jr., Shaun Haskins, Michael Gilliland, Kevin McKinnon Sr. and Jerry Carlton Jr.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Steed-Todd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E. Manana Blvd., Clovis, N.M., 575-763-5541. You may also sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montgomery. She was a veteran of the Women Air Corps during World War II and she was a former employee of CVS Pharmacy in Montgomery.
Surviving are her sons, William S. Smith of Corpus Cristi, Texas, George Keith Smith of Charlton Heights and Steven Eric Smith of Richmond, Va.; grandchildren, Gabriele Smith, Julie Smith, Eric Smith and Christopher Smith; and great-grandchildren, Landon, Jackson and Bradley.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday at O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery, with Father John Rice officiating. Burial will follow in Montgomery Memorial Park, London.
Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent at www.odellfuneralhome.com.
He is survived by his wife, Dondra Tennant; children, Iris Tennant, Katie Wagner and Andrew Tennant; brother, Gary "Marc" Tennant; grandchild, Aubrianna; and niece, Jessica Miller.
There will be no service.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is serving the Tennant family.
Born November 4, 1920, at Page, she was the daughter of the late Charles Harrison Sesler Sr. and Laura Bessie Coleman Sesler.
Retired from the Fayette County Board of Education with 32-and-a-half years service, Mrs. Tyree was a much-beloved home economics teacher, having taught for 30 years at Oak Hill High School/Collins High School. She retired in 1975. She was vice president of Tyree Funeral Home, Inc. of Oak Hill and Mount Hope.
A 1939 graduate of Montgomery High School, she received a medal for being the most outstanding band member. She went on to graduate from Marshall College (now Marshall University) in 1943, where she was selected to represent Marshall in the Who's Who of American Colleges and Universities.
Isabelle was a longtime member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church. Her community involvement and memberships included being a member of the Marshall Alumni Association, University of Virginia Alumni Association, OHHS/CHS Alumni Association, Association of Retired School Employees, AARP and the Metropolitan Opera Guild.
A former member of the Spade and Trowel Garden Club, she had proudly served as an instructor for the National Garden Club Flower Show schools and was a National Flower Show judge.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Hidden Valley Nursing and Rehab, The Summit at Hidden Valley and Bowers Hospice House for the wonderful care Isabelle has received this past year.
Her only brother, Charles Harrison Sesler Jr., preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Joseph "Joe" Tyree; sister-in-law, Myrtle Sesler Rutherford of Dolores, Colo.; niece, Mary Houseman of Colorado; nephew, Robert Sesler of Colorado; three great-nieces; one great-great-nephew; and four great-great-nieces. She is also survived by her many cousins, including Clyde Coleman, Thomas M. Mason and wife, Jonetta, Jennie Lee Mason and Martha Kay Irwin.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 4, at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill with the Rev. David Sneed, the Rev. Bryan Knight and the Rev. Delmas Wolfe officiating. Burial will be at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.
Visitation will be held at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, on Thursday, January 3, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Employees of Tyree Funeral Home will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the OHHS/CHS Alumni Association, Inc., P.O. Box 462, Oak Hill, WV 25901; or Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801.
Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill.