Obituaries

Obituary-Georgia Loudene Roush

Posted: Jan. 8, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home

Georgia L. Roush, 85, of Clendenin, committed her spirit into God’s Hands on Friday January 5, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Roush.
Georgia was a member of Cold Springs Gospel Tabernacle. She is survived by: children, Brenda “Ben” Mullins, Hop Roush, Sharry Mullins, Bo Roush, Joe Roush, Sue Richard, John Roush, Tiny Smith and Kathy Eckes; sister, Faye Starcher; and brother, Joe Taylor; 36 grandchildren; 61 great grandchildren and 5 Great-great grandchildren; She was a Momaw to everyone.

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January 8, 2018 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, Obituaries

Obituary-Paul Eugene Bird

Posted: Jan. 7, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home

Paul Eugene Bird, 90, of Clendenin, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018, at home after a long illness.

He was the son of the late Stephen Lloyd and Ester L. Wanner Bird. He was also preceded in death by his five brothers.

Paul was a member of The Clendenin Advent Christian Church of Clendenin, a retired employee of Union Carbide and a WWII Navy veteran.

He is survived by wife, Jenny Bird; daughter, Vickie Lynn Bird McKown (Bub); son, Jeffrey Paul Bird (Kim); grandchildren, Christine McKown, Melissa Love, Justin Bird and Kara Bird; great-grandchildren, Jon Arnold, Emma Arnold and Madeline McKown Tignor.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, January 9, at Matics Funeral Home Clendenin. The funeral will follow the visitation at noon Tuesday at Matics Funeral Home, with Pastor Nahum Balser and Pastor Mike Todorovich officiating. Burial will be in the Board Cemetery Clendenin.

Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.

January 7, 2018 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, Obituaries

Obituary-Richard Keith Taylor II

Posted: Jan. 7, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home

Richard Keith “Rick” Taylor II, 36, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at home.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles “Pete” and Sybil Taylor; maternal grandparents, Lorentz “Hoppy” and Audra Hopkins.

Rick was a Welder, member of Pipeline Local Union 798, in Tulsa, Okla. He enjoyed hunting and trout fishing, he liked working on the farm and he loved the outdoors.

Rick is survived by wife, Melissa Taylor; daughter, Sophie Kei Taylor; parents, Richard K. “Rick” and Denise Taylor; brothers, Jeremy and Matthew Taylor; nephews, Parker and Logan Taylor; and niece, Addison Taylor.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, January 8, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin. The funeral will follow the visitation at noon Monday at the funeral home, with Paul Hopkins II officiating. Burial will be in the Grose Cemetery, Ovapa.

Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.

January 7, 2018 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, Obituaries

David Wayne Woods

Posted: Jan. 7, 2018  | Source: WV Gazette-Mail

David Wayne Woods, age 59, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018, at Mon Health Medical Center. David was born in Charleston, on April 25, 1958, a son of the late Hansford “Ray” Woods and Dolores Darnell Woods.

David worked as a truck driver for Old Castle, formerly Central Supply, and attended Avery United Methodist Church. In his free time, David was an avid WVU fan and enjoyed cheering on the Mountaineers. His greatest pleasure was Fort Myers Beach in Florida where he and his wife, Brenda, were married and where they were planning on retiring in the near future. (more…)

January 7, 2018 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS

Obituary-Arden Edward Carte

Posted: Jan. 6. 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home

Arden Edward Carte, 69, of Pinch, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at home after a long illness.

He was a 1967 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School. He was a retired coal miner with District 17.

Arden loved the outdoors. He loved fishing and hunting and had a passion for teaching archery to children. He would often go out driving with his wife, Donna, to see how many deer the could find. (more…)

January 6, 2018 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, Obituaries

Obituary-Phyllis June Mitchell Taylor

Posted: Jan. 5, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home

Phyllis June Mitchell Taylor, 81, passed away January 2, 2018, from a long battle with dementia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Taylor; father, Dempsey (Tobe) Mitchell; mother, Amanda (Mandy) Mitchell; brothers, Alfred, Edward and Allen Mitchell; sister, Donna Jean Hall.

She is survived by daughter, Freda Stricker (Mike); sons, Robert “Bob” Taylor (Becky), Steve Taylor (Tammy), Larry “Scoot” Taylor (Lynn), Randy Taylor (Libby) and William “Billy” (Kathy); several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great – great – grandchildren; brothers, William “Toon” Mitchell and Charles Vincent Mitchell; sisters, Shirley Faulkner and Carolyn Barker.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 7, at Matics Funeral Home, Clendenin, with Pastor Darris Barker officiating. Burial will be in King – Mullins Cemetery, Bomont.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 6, at Matics Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.

January 5, 2018 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, Obituaries

Obituary-Nancy K. Abel

Posted: Jan. 4, 2018 | Source: Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home

Nancy Kate Abel, of Elkview, passed away December 27, 2017.

Nancy was born September 30, 1937, in Newport, Tenn., to the late William and Blanche (Neas) Hogan.

She attended Parrottsville High School in Parrottsville, Tenn. She continued her education at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tenn. She enjoyed crosswords, Sudoku and travel, taking numerous cruises with her friends. She was active in her church, visiting with others in the congregation. (more…)

January 4, 2018 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, Obituaries

Roy Lee Peck

Posted: Jan. 4, 2017 | Source: WV Gazette-Mail

Roy Lee Peck, 66, of Blount, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tina Lucinda (Belcher) Johnson; stepfather, Donald Lee Johnson; and his sister, Flossie Ellen Peck.

He is survived by his three children, sons, Walter Peck of Clendenin and Terry Peck, to whom he is married to Jessica Peck of Clendenin, and his daughter, Marlena Mullins, to whom she is married to Kenneth Mullins of Elkview, and his five grandchildren, Jason Mullins, Alexis Peck, Katarina Mullins, Zadrian Peck and Elizabeth Peck.

A memorial visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018. at Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.haferfuneralhome.net.

Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview, is assisting the family.

January 4, 2018 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS

Betty Lou Howell Runion

Posted: Jan. 3, 2018 | Source: WV Gazette-Mail

Betty Lou Howell Runion, 88, of Comfort, went home to be with the Lord December 30, 2017, at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston.

She was a former secretary at East Bank Junior High School and was a longtime den mother for the Chesapeake Cub Scouts. She was a Christian and began playing piano at the age of 14 at the Cheapeake Assembly of God, where she also served as a Sunday School Teacher. She most recently attended White Oak Community Church at Orgas and was active in the Boone County Senior Citizens. She loved camping, reading her Bible and she never met a stranger. (more…)

January 3, 2018 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS

Obituary-Jimmie Edgar Martin

Posted: Jan. 3, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home

Jimmie Edgar Martin, 81, of Elkview, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017, at home with his family.

He was retired from the Robert C. Byrd Health Center and had worked for Elk Refinery for 21 years prior to their closing of the plant. Jimmie served his country in the U.S. Army and attended Blue Creek Advent Christian Church. He liked to go hunting, cooking and enjoyed quality time with family. (more…)

January 3, 2018 in ANNOUNCEMENTS, Obituaries