Obituary-Jack Dale Bowen

Posted: Mar. 27, 2018 | Source: Trinity Memorial Services

Jack Dale Bowen, of Elkview, passed away at his daughter’s side in Bristol, Tenn., March 25, 2018, after a long illness.

A private memorial is being planned to fulfill his wish of his ashes being taken to Key Biscayne, where he last vacationed with his daughter and best friend.

The family is raising money to have his last wish fulfilled. www.gofundme.com/medical-expenses-for-jack-bowen.

Trinity Memorial Services, Kingsport, Tenn., is in charge of his arrangements.

Obituary-Von Richard Bird

Posted: Mar. 25, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home

Von Richard Bird, 85, of Elkview, passed away March 22, 2018, at his residence of Heart Failure.

He was born December 13, 1932, at Walton, WV, to the late Harry and Grace Shafer Bird.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Burdette Bird; other survivors are his children, Richard E. Bird of Summersville and Donna Sue Bird of Walton; grandchildren, Katresa (John) Jacobs of Walton and Trevor (Sheena) Jordan of Summersville; great – grandchildren, Shalin Jacobs and Blaine Jacobs of Walton, and Jessalyn and Kynlee Jordan of Summersville.

There will be no public viewing or service.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite charity.

Burial will be at A. J. Samples Cemetery at Procious, Clay Co., WV.

Matics Funeral Home in Clendenin, WV, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.

Obituary-Marsha Lou Stricker

Posted: Mar. 25, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home

Marsha Lou Stricker of Elkview passed away March 25, 2018 after a long illness.

She was the daughter of the late Randall L. Woods. She was also preceded in death by her son, Neil E. Stricker; brother, Marty E. Woods.

Marsha is survived by: mother, Hettie Woods Craft; husband Rick E. Stricker; sons, Jason L. (Sandi) Sticker and Stewart A. (Hillary) Stricker; brother, Randy Woods; stepdaughter, Erica Hart; and 10 of her beloved grandchildren.

She would also like to thank her caregiver, Jane Ray for her years of friendship, services and being a member of the family.

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday March 30, 2018 at Matics Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Saturday March 31, 2018 at Matics Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Fields officiating.

Burial will be in Rhodes Family Cemetery Clendenin, WV.

Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.