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Penny Sue Hill Auvil - July 12, 1963 - March 12, 2024

Departed: 03/12/2024 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Penny Sue Hill Auvil, age 60 years, a resident of Parsons, WV, departed this life Tuesday evening, March 12, 2024, at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV., surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 12, 1963, at Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Willard Clay Hill and Kathryn Francis Freeman Hill. On June 24, 2007, at Union Chapel Church in Clover Run, she was married to Timothy Lynn Auvil, who survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Amber Nicole Scarff and fiancé Gregory Riffle of Linn, WV, Natasha Kathryn Scarff of Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Shannan Auvil Hartness and husband Tyler of West Union, WV; one brother, Gary Lee Hill and companion Mary Preston of Clarksburg, WV; four granddaughters, Audrey Smith, Kristiana “Tia” Smith, Vivian Smith, Ryleigh Hartness; one grandson, Isaiah McLemore; many nieces, nephews, relatives and other loved ones.

Preceding her in death are two brothers, Terry Hill and Samuel Hill; and one sister, Sherry Lynn Stull.

She attended the schools of Harrison County. She was a Christian by Faith. In her earlier years, she worked at the Pete Dye Golf Course in Clarksburg, and ResCare. Penny was a homemaker who loved camping, gardening and playing horseshoes. She loved music, animals and her pets. Penny loved her children and grandchildren very much, and she was also known as “Nana”. She was a very loving and caring person, who will be greatly missed.

Penny's request for cremation has been honored.  The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, WV on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 11 AM to 1 PM.  On Saturday at 1 PM, a Celebration of Life Service will take place.  Pastor Robert Leard will officiate and inurnment will follow at the Limestone Cemetery at St. George, WV.

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Frank Gordon Dotson, Sr. - November 14, 1951 - March 09, 2024

Departed: 03/09/2024 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Frank Gordon Dotson, Sr., 72 passed on to his heavenly reward at HCA North Florida Hospital in Gainesville on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Frank was born in Lyons, NY to the late Hellen Ashby Dotson and the late Gordon Dotson, on November 14, 1951. He grew up on a farm on Limestone Road in St. George and gave credit to farm work and his Granddad Ashby (who could “mend anything with a length of bale wire”) for many of his abilities. In 1969, Frank graduated from Parsons High School where he was in the band and is remembered by many classmates for his guitar playing, even then. While working in Nashville and attending Nashville Auto Diesel College, he was informed by a Navy Recruiter that his number indicated he was about to be drafted into the army, so he joined the Navy. He became a Seabee (Naval Construction Battalion) spending the first of his. time in Rhode Island, California and Vietnam

Upon returning from Vietnam, he married a widowed friend and neighbor, Priscilla Nestor Shaffer (P.Ann), adopted her children Ann Marie, Nancy, Julie & Karl and became stepfather to Mike and Ronnie Shaffer who, along with Frank Dotson, Jr, are left with their mother to mourn their dad’s passing.

Having been stationed at all the existing Seabee Bases (Davisville, RI, Norfolk VA CBU, Gulfport, MS and Port Hueneme, CA and serving in Guam, Adak AK, Italy, Spain, and Puerto Rico), building, organizing, and teaching, Frank received many letters of commendation for his leadership abilities. After ten years as a U.S. Navy Seabee, he moved to the Navy’s technical programs studying Aircraft Doppler Radar Navigation, Digital Data Link Communications, and related systems where, for the next ten years he was stationed at Millington, TN, Key West, FL, Washington, DC, Massachusetts and others. Frank earned National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Services Medal, many marksmanship and good conduct ribbons & medals, Bronze Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation, RVN MUC Gallantry cross w/ Palm, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation and others too numerous to mention. More importantly, during his Navy Career, he taught many people to play guitar, helped remodel a bar in Spain into a church, taught a children’s Sunday School class in Adak, Alaska, and generally spread music and good will at each spot.

While he didn’t finish college (Fairmont State) until after retirement in 1990, Frank’s natural ability to teach was recognized and utilized by the U.S. Navy. That and his talent for organizing earned him many letters of commendation. After retirement, he farmed his land on Limestone, then moved to Martinsburg to work for an engineering firm, traveling the world and teaching the construction of their building systems. Since his retirement from the work force, he has learned to play a hammered dulcimer and violin and has shared his music in many locations .

In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by brothers Lonnie (Brenda), Donnie (Sandy) and Sam Dotson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra, an infant brother, Joseph and a grandson, Bradley Shaffer.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, WV on Sunday from 4 PM to 6 PM. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 11 AM. The Reverend Dr. Robert W. Brown will officiate and interment will follow at the West Virginia National Cemetery at Grafton, WV, where full military honors will be accorded by the United States Navy and the Taylor County Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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Carol Joan Foster Thompson - January 10, 1933 - February 26, 2024

Departed: 02/26/2024 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Carol Joan Foster Thompson, age 91 years, a resident of Parsons, WV departed this life Monday, February 26, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Mountain Hospice. She had been in declining health.

She was born Tuesday, January 10, 1933, at Rosendorf, WV, a daughter of the late John Daniel Foster. She was married to Henry Olin Thompson, Sr. , who preceded her in death December 1975.

Surviving are three sons, Henry Olin Thompson, Jr. and wife Roberta, Charles Daniel “Joe” Thompson and wife Marilyn and Foster Allen Thompson, all of Parsons; five grandchildren, Amber, Carol, Guy, Jr., Henry, and Sabrina; several great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are one daughter, Patricia Ann Bright; two brothers, John and Benjamin Foster; one sister, Eleanor Huffman; and one grandson, William Simpson.

She attended Parsons High School. She was a world traveler with her husband, as a military wife, with the AirForce. After the age of sixty, she obtained her GED, completed nursing school and worked as a registered nurse at Davis Memorial Hospital and retired from Cortland Acres.

Mrs. Thompson’s request for cremation will be honored. Private graveside service will take place at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, WV. The Rev. James Snyder will officiate and inurnment will follow.

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George Curtis Wilcher - December 31, 1951 - February 24, 2024

Departed: 02/24/2024 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: George Curtis Wilcher, age 72 years, a resident of the Elk Community, Hendricks, WV, departed this life Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, WV under the care of WVU Hospice.

He was born Monday, December 31, 1951, at Baltimore, MD, a son of the late William Wilcher and Cecilia Joan Heidel Wilcher. On January 14, 1977, he was married to the former Anna Lynn Carr, who survives at Hendricks, WV.

Also surviving is one son, Stephen William Wilcher of Hendricks, WV; one daughter, Lisa Dawn Dearien and Sammy Arbogast of Beverly, WV; one sister, Billyann Wilcher of Dundalk, MD; five grandchildren, Patrick Dellinger, Matthew Dellinger, Kerri Vance, and twins, Tyler and Logan Wilcher. Preceding him in death is one sister, Joanie Tormollan; one brother, Randy Wilcher

He was a graduate of Sparrows Point High School in Sparrows Point, MD, with the class of 1972. He was a Veteran of the United States Marines, during the Vietnam War. He was an auto body mechanic in Dundalk, MD, as well as carpentry work. His hobbies included hunting, building train gardens, and making arrangements in fish tanks. He loved to go to flee markets. He loved his grandchildren very much.

The family will receive friends at the Brights Chapel Church at Dry Fork, WV on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Final rites will be conducted at the church on Thursday at 1 PM. Pastor Lonnie Daniels will officiate and interment will follow at the Brights Chapel Cemetery at Dry Fork, WV.

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Arlene Marie Deets - October 25, 1927 - February 20, 2024

Departed: 02/20/2024 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Arlene Marie Bodkins Bunnell Deets, age 96 years, a resident of Parsons, WV departed this life late Tuesday evening, February 20, 2024, at the WV Caring Hospice Center at Elkins, WV. She had been in declining health for the past three weeks.

She was born Tuesday, October 25, 1927, at Norton, WV, a daughter of the late Oscar and Jessie Lee Sponaugle Bodkins. She was twice married, first on July 9, 1947, to Virgil Randolph Bunnell, who preceded her in death September 28, 1956, and second on February 10, 1982, to Carl Ray Deets, who preceded her in death August 17, 1989.

Surviving are two sons, Jackson Bunnell and wife Linda of Gulf Breeze, FL, and William Randolph Bunnell and wife DeeDee of Parsons, WV; two daughters, Vickie Mae Mason and husband Tom and Anna Marie Pitzer and husband Buddy, all of Parsons, WV; ten grandchildren, Randy Bunnell and wife Erica, Robbie Bunnell, Tommy Bunnell and wife Shelley, Casey Suder and husband Chad, Todd Bunnell and wife Jennifer, Josh Bunnell and wife Chanda, Dillon Bunnell and wife Deven, Michael McCrum, Kelly Newman and husband Jay and Heidi Pitzer; three step grandchildren, Carrie Allender, Eric McCrum and James Burger; several great and great great grandchildren, and step great and great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews, who she thought of as her own and was referred to as Aunt Peewee.

She is the last surviving member of her immediate family having been preceded in death by one son, Terry Allen Bunnell; one brother Lawrence Bodkin; and two sisters, Lucille Simmons and Hilda Williams.

She was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1947 and worked at the former Hills restaurant, Tucker County Hospital and Propst Enterprises. She was a homemaker and a member of the Parsons Church of God. She was a wonderful cook, enjoyed crocheting, reading, and working jigsaw puzzles. Her home was always open to family and friends. She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with them.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Monday from 4 PM to 6 PM. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 11 AM. The Reverend Todd Rhodes and Reverend Carolyn Shreve will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, WV.

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Wilda Marie Strahin - July 27, 1933 - February 17, 2024

Departed: 02/17/2024 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Wilda Marie Bohon Kaiser Strahin, age 90 years, a resident of the Porterwood Community, Parsons, WV, departed this life Saturday morning, February 17, 2024, at her home with her loving son at her side.

She was born Thursday, July 27, 1933, at St. George, WV, a daughter of the late Oney Bohon and Martha Elizabeth Miller Bohon. She was twice married. First to Richard Franklin Kaiser, who preceded her in death and second, on July 14, 1979, at Parsons, WV, she was married to David Fredrick “Boney” Strahin, who preceded her in death January 10, 2024.

Surviving are one son, Richard Oney “Rick” Kaiser of Parsons; two brothers, Ralph Bohon and wife Doris of St. George and Earl Bohon and wife Patty of Ohio; and two great grandchildren, Richard Ian Kaiser and Reanna Alecsandra Temperato Kaiser.

Preceding her in death are one brother, Kenny Bohon; and one sister, Jean Bohon Brown.

She attended the schools of Tucker County and worked at the former Parsons Shoe Plant. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and canning and preparing dishes from the apple trees and berry bushes in her backyard. Wilda was a wonderful quilter, and she enjoyed getting together with her group of friends where she belonged to the Church of God Sewing Ladies Quilting Group, laughing, and telling stories all about the things she had done in her lifetime. She will surely be missed.

A Graveside service will be conducted at the Fairview II Cemetery at Location, St. George, WV on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 11 AM. The Rev. Kevin Hostetler will officiate and interment will follow.

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Pamela June "Pam" Poling - March 22, 1968 - February 12, 2024

Departed: 02/12/2024 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Pamela June “Pam” McKinney Poling, age 55 years, a resident of Hendricks, WV, departed this life Monday evening, February 12, 2024, at her home. Death was unexpected.

She was born Friday, March 22, 1968, at Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late William “Bill McKinney and Francis Hurt McKinney. She was previously married to the late Timothy Aaron Hamler. On March 20, 2012, at Parsons, WV, she was married to Kevin Douglas Poling, who survives at Hendricks, WV.

Also surviving are one son, Aaron Hamler and companion Destiny of Fairmont; one daughter, Alexandria Hamler of Fairmont; two stepdaughters, Ashley Louk of Elkins and Aslynn Poling of Parsons; two grandchildren, Saraiya Fate Hamler and Isabella Poling; one brother, William “Billy” McKinney and wife Sherrie of Morgantown; two sisters, Donna Tesky and husband Clark, and Joni Martin of Grant Town, WV; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death is one stepson, Shawn Eric Poling.

She attended schools of Rivesville and graduated from West Fairmont High School. She obtained an Associate and Bachelor’s Degree from Fairmont State, her Master’s from WVU, and Masters Plus from Marshall University. She started her career at Chestnut Ridge in Morgantown, and she was currently employed as the Director of Treatment and Programs at the Rubenstein Center. Pam enjoyed crafts and loved visiting the beach.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, WV, on Thursday evening, from 4 PM to 7 PM. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 11 AM. The Reverend Justin Jones will officiate. Cremation will follow.

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Aaron Banks Lester - September 29, 1936 - January 29, 2024

Departed: 01/29/2024 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Aaron Banks Lester, age 87 years, a resident of Hambleton, WV departed this life Monday afternoon, January 29, 2024, at Buckhannon, WV. He was born Tuesday, September 29, 1936, at Summit, GA, a son of the late Howard Palmer Lester and Mildred Avis Grimes Lester Dry. On November 4, 1966, he married the love of his life, Brenda Joyce Roy Lester, who preceded him in death on January 22, 2022. They had celebrated fifty-five years of marriage and he longed for the day that they could be together again. He is survived by four children, Gary Dean Lester and wife Shirley of Hendricks, Melony Dawn Lester Flanagan and husband Mike of Hambleton, Diana “DeeDee” Christine Lester Kesecker and husband Mike of Hambleton and Aaron Carl Moore and wife Shauntel of Parsons; eight grandchildren, Gary Dean Lester, Jr. and wife Heather, Katie Marie Lester, Cory Allen Lester, John Michael DelSignore, Jr. and wife Laken, Caleb Brant Flanagan, Collin Michael Flanagan, Justin Seth Crosten and wife Emily, and Alyssa Brooke Parsons and husband Daniel; ten great grandchildren;

Preceding him in death were one brother, Wilford Herschel Lester and two sisters, Ona Pearl Williams, and Mary Dean Dasher.

He graduated in 1953 in North Carolina then went on to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Navy. During his thirty-six and a half years of service, he was assigned to the USS Frank Evans from June 1956-September 1956, the USS John Thomason from August 1961-July 1963, and the USS Saratoga from April 1969-April 1971. Some of his accomplishments throughout his career include Yeoman school in San Diego, CA, serving for the Secretary of the Navy and the Bureau of Naval personnel in Washington, D.C., becoming a Deputy Chief of Naval Operations Surface Warfare (OP-03), and serving for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Navy Planning Program, and the Naval Historical Foundation in Washington, D.C. He was also a member of the U.S. Navy Band. He got to see the world as his orders took him to California, Korea, Sicily, Guam, England, and numerous other places. Of all the wonders he experienced in his travels, his most precious treasures were his beloved wife, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Upon retiring from the Navy, he returned to Hambleton, WV, where he was employed by Lambert’s Chevrolet and Performance Motors in Parsons, WV. He was known to many as Les or Master Chief, his favorite hobby was golfing. He was a regular at the Holly Meadows Golf Course, where he is known as a legend. He had made eleven hole in one shots there while enjoying his time golfing and telling stories with his golf buddies. He had also won the E9 Golf Tournament. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and singing to his grandchildren. He was a Pentecostal by faith and attended the Hambleton Pentecostal Church of God in Hambleton, WV, where he enjoyed playing his guitar and singing hymns in front of the congregation. He was a generous man who had opened his home to many throughout his life. His humor and quick wit were second to none. He will be sadly missed by everyone who had the honor of knowing him.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, WV on Thursday from 5 PM to 7 PM. On Friday, morning, February 2, 2024, Mr. Lester will be moved to the Hambleton Pentecostal Church of God in Hambleton, where final rites will be conducted at 10:30 AM. Ordained Minister Joyce Minear with Rivers of Living Waters Ministries in Elkins, WV, will officiate and interment will follow at the West Virginia National Cemetery at Grafton, WV, where full military honors will be accorded by the U. S. Navy and the Taylor County Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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David Fredrick Strahin - September 12, 1925 - January 10, 2024

Departed: 01/10/2024 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: David Fredrick “Boney” Strahin, age 98 years, a resident of the Porterwood Community, Montrose, WV departed this life Wednesday morning, January 10, 2024 at the WV Caring Hospice Center at Elkins, WV. He had been in declining health.

He was born Saturday, September 12, 1925 at Leadmine, WV a son of the late Charles Judson Strahin and Ottie Turner Strahin. On July 14, 1979 at Parsons, WV he was married to the former Wilda Marie Bohon, who survives. They had celebrated forty-four years of marriage. Also surviving are one stepson, Rick Kaiser of Montrose; one grandson, David Thrower; and several nieces and nephews.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Preceding him in death are one daughter, Daisy Mae Thrower; two brothers, Maynard and Kenneth Strahin; three half-brothers, Robert, Joe and Delbert Turner; and two half-sisters, Angie McDaniel, and Ruth Turner.

Mr. Strahin was a graduate of Parsons High School and was a veteran of the United States Marines and the United States Navy, serving during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He had worked as a welder for Joe Fent Rock Quarry and later for the United States Forest Service. Mr. Strahin was a member of the H. W. Daniel’s # 29, American Legion, and was a Protestant by faith. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and ginsenging. Mr. Strahin helped build the pavilion at Camp Horseshoe and was Camp Director for three years.

Mr. Strahin’s request for cremation was honored. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Rose Lee Scalf - December 18, 1938 - January 09, 2024

Departed: 01/09/2024 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Rose Lee Shaffer Scalf, age 85 years, a resident of Atwater, Ohio, departed this life early Tuesday morning, January 9, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Traditions Health & Hospice.

She was born Sunday, December 18, 1938, on the Shavers Fork Road at Kerens, WV a daughter of the late Ray Lee and Iva Byrd Shaffer. On October 26, 1956, she was married to David M. Scalf, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, David Allen Scalf and wife Jodonna, and Douglas Lee Scalf and wife Jackie; and one daughter, Bev Dean and husband Bart, all of Atwater, OH; thirteen grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Preceding her in death are two brothers, Carl Lee Shaffer, and Leo Shaffer; and two sisters, Velma Jean Barton, and Lois Shaffer.

Rose was a graduate of Tallmadge High School. She had worked at the Greyhound Bus Terminal but worked mostly in retail. She was a member of the Irons Chapel Church at Kerens and enjoyed helping her husband.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Final Rites will be conducted at the funeral home, on Thursday at 12 Noon. The Reverend Justin Jones will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons Family Cemetery at Shavers Fork, Parsons, WV.

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Jane Hamrick Barb - July 16, 1933 - December 29, 2023

Departed: 12/29/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Jane Hamrick Barb, age 90 years, a resident of Parsons, WV, departed this life Friday, December 29, 2023, at Mountain Memories Assisted Living at Elkins, WV.

She was born Sunday, July 16, 1933, on Miller Mountain, Webster County, WV, on the hottest day that God every created, according to her mother. She was the daughter of the late Grover C. and Fuda Groves Hamrick. On December 12, 1952, she was married to Howard Nick Barb, who preceded her in death May 7, 1981.

Surviving are her children, Jeffrey A. Barb of Elkins, Sidnee A. Barb of Alabama and Riley H. Barb and wife Amy of Canaan Valley; three grandchildren, Bethany Miller and husband Fred of Alabama, Hugh Nicholas “Nick” Barb and wife Courtney of Parsons, and Charlee Barb and Tommy McGuire of Lost Creek; six great grandchildren, Luke, Beau and Jack Barb, Rylee Miller and Wylder Sage and Jude McGuire.

Preceding her in death is one grandson, Jeffrey “Adam” Barb.

She was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1951 and attended nursing school at West Virginia University. She served as Magistrate of Tucker County from 1977 and retiring in 2001, serving twenty-four years. She served as Senior Status Magistrate from 2001 to 2008 and was one of the original founders of the West Virginia Magistrates Association. She was President of the former Barb’s Drug Store and co-owner of the former Old Town Shoppe in Parsons and Davis. In 1991, she received the Public Employee award and in 1993, she received the award “Tuckineer”. She was the first female President of the Tucker Co. Chamber of Commerce, the first female member and President of Parsons Kiwanis, past president of the Mountaineer Garden Club, County Chairman of TIRE(flood recovery). She was a fifty plus member of the Parsons Chapter #91 Order of the Eastern Star and a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church in Parsons. Jane enjoyed travelling and camping with her husband and children when they were younger, playing cards and dancing. Her door was always open for a cup of coffee and hours of conversation around her kitchen table.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, WV on Saturday, January 6, 2023, from 4 PM to 7 PM. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 1 PM. The Reverend Kevin Keplinger will officiate, and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, WV.

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Paul William Sponaugle - December 19, 1937 - December 25, 2023

Departed: 12/25/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Paul William “Coon” Sponaugle, age 86, a resident of River Bend Estates in Parsons, WV, entered into Heaven on Christmas morning, December 25, 2023, from Mountain Memories Assisted Living & Retirement Center in Elkins, WV. He laid down his head to sleep and awoke in the presence of our Lord. He had been in declining health.

Paul was born Sunday, December 19, 1937, in Hendricks, WV. He was the son of the late John Alvin and Dessie Hedrick Sponaugle. On April 20, 1957, in Red House, Maryland, he was married to Lela Lorraine Phillips Sponaugle, who preceded him in death August 19, 2022. Together, they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Also preceding him in death are one son, Robert Paul Sponaugle; two brothers, John F. “Tib” Sponaugle and Berlin “Bud” Sponaugle; and six sisters, Beatrice Sponaugle, Ruth Stalnaker, Evelyn Parsons, Lorraine Hedrick, Abbie Wamsley, and Louise Rutherford. Paul was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Surviving are one daughter, Judy (William) Stansberry of Ft. Defiance, VA; one son, Steven Allen “Dee” (Connie) Sponaugle of Parsons; and a daughter-in-law, Minnie Mae Sponaugle of Parsons. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Fallon (Josh) Henline of Hendricks, Brittany (Jeremy) Carper of Falmouth, VA, Holly (Jared) Burner of Luray, VA, Kandice Sponaugle of Parsons, Steven Paul (Danielle) Sponaugle of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Katelyn Sponaugle of Parsons. Paul and Lela had nine great-grandchildren: Joshalyn and Zaken Henline; J.W. and Dorothy Grace Carper; Brynlee Kennard; and Ryder, Charlie, Chase, & Oliver Sponaugle. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Paul graduated from Parsons High School in 1956. He played football while in high school. In the years that followed, Paul briefly worked in the oil and gas industry in Pennsylvania, was an attendant at Wratchford’s Service Station, a laborer at the Parsons Tannery and Kingsford Manufacturing for 10 years, and he dedicated 30 years of service to Tucker County Schools as a school bus and coal truck driver.

Paul was a man of faith and loved the Lord. He professed that he was ready to go to Heaven at any time. He attended Riverview Chapel in Porterwood and the St. George Church of God. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he always raised a large garden. He was a talented carpenter and built many birdhouses, swings, and chairs among other things. He cherished time spent with his family, and he enjoyed camping, pitching horseshoes, bowling, riding his motorcycle, watching westerns, and playing cards with his friends, Frank, Sharlene, Don, and Joanne Carr. He also enjoyed his almost-daily visits with his friend, Randolph Lipscomb. He was a devoted fan of the Tucker County High School basketball and football teams, the WVU Mountaineers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He loved ramp digging.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, WV on Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 4 PM to 6 PM. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 1PM. The Reverend James Snyder will officiate and interment will follow at the Brights Chapel Cemetery at Dry Fork, WV.

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Harold Otto Gooden, Sr. - November 03, 1946 - December 21, 2023

Departed: 12/21/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Harold Otto Gooden, Sr., age 77 years, a resident of the Clover Run Community, Parsons, WV departed this life Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home. He had been in declining health.

He was born Sunday, November 3, 1946, at Fairmont, WV, a son of the late Fredrick David Gooden and Vivetta May Summerfield Gooden, who passed away when he was six years old. He was married to the former Sandra Kay Workman, who preceded him in death January 23, 2022.

Surviving are five sons, David Gooden of VA, Gary B. Gooden and wife Heather of WV, James J. Gooden and wife Becca of VA, Joe L. Gooden of Parsons, and Benjamin K. Gooden and wife Jessica of Parsons; beloved stepson, Richard Edward Kencel, Jr. and wife Joyce of Winchester, VA; four brothers, Tom Gooden and Sheila, Boo Gooden and wife Linda, and Robert Gooden, all of Fairmont, and Danny Gooden of Parsons; six sisters, Elsie Ford, Vivetta “Sis” Carter, Elsie Metheny, Robin Harper, Mary Ann Lipscomb, all of Fairmont, and Rosie Crocker of VA; seventeen grandchildren, Jessica, Michael, Ryan, Autumn, Matthew, Zach, Kendra, Zane, Kendall, Shelby, Cheyann, Brianna, Ben, Trea, Lance, Eilish, and Caleb; four great grandchildren, Logan, Emberly, Ean and James; sister-in-law, Jane Gooden of Fairmont; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his stepmother, Pearl Ruth Youtzy Gooden; one son, Harold O. Gooden, Jr., one grandson, Justin; two brothers, Dave Gooden and Lester Gooden.

He attended Marion County High School. He was Christian by faith. He was a welder and electrician, while working in the mines, retiring from Eastern Associated Peabody Coal Company in Boone County. Harold enjoyed hunting and running his backhoe in his backyard. Grandpa loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, WV on Friday, December 29, 2023, from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 12 Noon. The Reverend Kevin Gainer and The Reverend Justin Jones will officiate and interment will follow at the Harsh Cemetery at Clover Run. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Harold Otto Gooden, Sr.

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Laura Jean Hunt - April 21, 1963 - December 19, 2023

Departed: 12/19/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Laura Jean Howell Hunt, age 60 years, a resident of St. George, WV, departed this life Tuesday evening December 19, 2023, at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV

She was born Sunday, April 21, 1963, at Elkins, WV, a daughter of Donnie Austin Howell, Sr. of Beverly and the late Georgianna Short Howell. On June 26, 1991, at Parsons, WV, she was married to James Douglas Hunt, who survives. They had celebrated thirty-two years of marriage.

Also surviving are three sons, David Lee Asbury and fiancé Tamara of Bruceton Mills, Brandon Jay Hunt and wife Kelly of Washington, NC, and Nathaniel Gerard Hunt of St. George; one stepdaughter, Kyleen Dye of New Mexico; one brother, Donnie Austin Howell, Jr. and wife Sandy of Junior; four sisters, Debbie Mallow and husband Bill of Huttonsville, Rose Howell Phares of Elkins, Lisa Howell of Baltimore and Doreen Summerfield and husband Danny of Elkins; seven grandchildren, Lathius and Xzavier, Caleb and Tessa, Christopher, Chayce and Kamden; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Ann Arbogast and Donna Gail Hamrick.

She attended Elkins High School. She had previously worked in nursing at Davis Medical Center and Nella’s, she worked in retail management in Petersburg and Parsons. Laura worked in Labor Union #984 of Clarksburg. Laura enjoyed feeding her deer and turkeys and loved the beauty of the outdoors. She recently enjoyed watching Hallmark Christmas movies, was a very strong lady, always had a smile and was a joy to talk with.

Laura’s request for cremation was honored. The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, WV on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, from 4 PM to 6 PM. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Wednesday at 6 PM. The Reverend Julie M. Davis will officiate.

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David Michael Wilfong - January 18, 1949 - December 10, 2023

Departed: 12/10/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: David Michael Wilfong, age 74 years, a resident of Parsons, WV, departed this life Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Davis Medical Center at Elkins, WV. Death was unexpected.

He was born Tuesday, January 18, 1949, at Elkins, WV, a son of the late Blennice Blair “Fluke” Wilfong and Lula Jane Strawderman Wilfong. On October 16, 1999, at Virginia, he was married to the former Lisa Mauzy, who survives.

Also surviving are one stepson, W. Brad Stevens of Parsons; one brother, Stephen “Craig” Wilfong and wife Sheila of Parsons; one sister, Kathie Dellinger of Mt. Jackson, VA; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are three brothers, Forrest Blair “Sonny” Wilfong, Scotty L. Wilfong and Keith “Fluke” Wilfong; and one sister, Mary Lou O’Dell.

He was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1968. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He had worked at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for several years and retired from the Labors Union Local #984 of Clarksburg, WV, during 2019. He enjoyed hunting and was an avid sports fan, especially watching WVU Football and Basketball. David loved his dogs, Maddy and Lucy, and he had a kind heart and a wonderful sense humor.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home on Saturday from 5 PM to 7 PM. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 2 PM. The Rev. Gregory Smith will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, WV, where the WV Army Honor Guard, the H.W. Daniels Post #29 American Legion, the Tygart Valley Post #3647 Veterans of Foreign War and the Tucker Co. Veterans Assoc. will conduct full military honors.

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Virginia Mae Nestor - May 16, 1929 - November 14, 2023

Departed: 11/14/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Virginia Mae Hovatter Nestor, age 94 years, a resident of Parsons, WV, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at West Virginia Caring Hospice Center at Elkins, WV., with her family by her side.

She was born on Thursday, May 16, 1929, at Licking Creek, Bull Run, St. George, WV, a daughter of the late Oscar Miller and Nora E. Nestor. On January 10, 1946, at Oakland, MD, she was married to Roscoe Willard Nestor, who preceded her in death March 10, 2020. They had celebrated seventy-four years of marriage.

Surviving are three daughters, Stephanie Moats and companion Jerry Nestor of Hambleton, Marilyn “Susie” Holler and husband Craig of Point Pleasant, Becky Lynn Dean and husband Jesse of Buckhannon; eleven grandchildren, Vincent Moats and companion Madison Lantz, Dana Beth Millet and Damian, Jason Nestor and Rose, Curtis Dean and Marcy, Justin Dean and Noel, Doug Dean and Amy, Jennifer and Scott Ervin, Mary Beth and Michael Pidcock, Amber Lee and Eric Lee, Jenna Thompson and Brian; seventeen great-grandchildren, Brian Olaya, Brooke, Jack Millet, Remi, Spencer, Finley, Emmy Dean, Maggie, Isla, Teddy Thompson, Myles, Madi, Maxton Pidcock, Molly, Owen, Sophia Lee, and Cameron Ervin; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is the last surviving member of her immediate family having been preceded in death by one son, Willard Junior Nestor; three brothers, Wes Nestor, Albert Nestor and Claude Nestor.

She attended the schools of Tucker County. She was a homemaker, who loved helping her late husband on the farm in the garden, and also in their logging business and building homes. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Parsons. She enjoyed flowers and canning and loved spending time with her family, especially grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, WV on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday at 12 Noon. The Reverend Julie M. Davis will officiate and interment will follow at the Nestor Cemetery at Bull Run, St. George, WV.

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Katya Elizabeth Moreno - July 27, 1994 - November 09, 2023

Departed: 11/09/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Katya Elizabeth Pase Moreno, age 29 years, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on 9 November, 2023. She was a devoted wife and mother devoted to family and baby boys. Katya was born in Kostroma, Russia and spent her early childhood years there. She and her brother Andrew became US Citizens in June of 2006. Kat attended Coventry Elementary and she was a graduate of Grafton High School in 2013. While in high school, she was a member of the chorus and the competition cheer team all 4 years and she was a graduate of the York School of the Arts where she studied dance. Katya graduated with an AA degree from Potomac State College of West Virginia University in 2015 where she also participated in lacrosse. She received her BS in Dental Hygiene from WVU in 2019. While attending WVU she was the vice-president of WVU Student Dental Hygienists Association (SADHA), she served as a teacher’s assistant and tutor in the WVU science department and received recognition for many hours of community service.

Katya is survived by her husband, Juan Rey Moreno and two sons, Luka Rey age 2 and Israel Elias, age 10 months all of Yorktown, VA. In addition, she is survived by her parents, Robert and Deborah Pase of Yorktown, VA. Her surviving siblings include Rob and Angie Pase of Parsons, WV; Danya and Matt Pollard of Ventura, CA and Corporal Andrew Pase stationed at New River MCAS in Jacksonville, NC. Her parents in-laws were Juan Manuel Moreno and Beatriz Leyva Solano and sister in-law Heidi Moreno of Appleton WI. Her adoring nieces and nephews include Sutton and Linden Pase of Parsons, WV; Jackson and Emilia Pollard of Ventura, CA, Alora Pase of Charlotte, NC and Yvanni Padilla of Appleton WI.

Katya loved big family get togethers and she always appointed herself as the activities cruise director. She was a tremendous woman of faith and did not let her battle with cancer disrupt her relationship with God. Katya was a member of Grafton Baptist Church in Yorktown, VA where she participated in the Praise Team.

Her Celebration of Life will be held at Grafton Baptist Church (5440 George Washington Highway) in Yorktown, VA at 12:00 PM on Saturday, 18 November, 2023. She has requested that no one wear black as this is to be a celebration. There will be a reception immediately after the service. Additionally, there will be a graveside service held at 1pm on 24 November, 2023 at the Parsons City Cemetery in Parsons, WV and a Celebration of Life held for her there at 12 noon on Saturday, 25 November, 2023 at the First Baptist Church Parsons, WV.

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Fred Dale Jones, I - May 07, 1944 - November 08, 2023

Departed: 11/08/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Fred Dale Jones, I., age 79 years, a resident of the Sugarlands Community, Hambleton, WV departed this life Wednesday, November 8, 2023, on his farm. Death was unexpected.

He was born Sunday, May 7, 1944, at home on Pifer Mt. St. George, WV, a son of the late Harold French and Lottie Vesta Nestor Jones. On March 22, 1969, at the Gladeview Church of the Brethren at Red House, MD, he was married to the former Brenda Sue Knotts, who survives. They had celebrated fifty-four years of marriage.

Also surviving are one son, Fred Dale Jones, II and wife Jenn of Parsons; four brothers, his twin brother, Clint Jones of Pifer Mt., Loren Jones and wife Bonnie of Illinois, Allen Jones and wife Carol of Parsons, and Connie Jones of Clover; two sisters, Narel Hebb and Ralph of Location, and Kathy Stump and husband Robert of Pifer Mt.; brothers and sisters in law, Sherri Smith and husband John of Holly Meadows, Lori Lipscomb and husband Tom of Morgantown; two grandchildren, Kenya Jones of Parsons and Bailey Bennett of Charleston; special friends, Greg and Tim Knotts and Delmas Hardy.

Preceding him in death are his father and mother-in-law, Ronald and Vera Knotts.

He attended the school at Pifer Mountain and graduated from Parsons High School with the class of 1963. He was a member of the FFA, all four years of high school and won the Chapter State Farmer Award. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War with the 1st Signal Corps serving with the 44 Battalion. He was a former employee of the U.S. Forest Service, Donnie Poling’s Texaco Service, the former Dorman Mills and retired in 2003 from Kingsford Charcoal Co., as a dozer operator for almost thirty-two years. Fred loved sports, especially Tucker County, the Mountaineers, the Steelers and the Pirates. He enjoyed going to the Bluegrass Festival and working on the family farm and hunting and fishing and the memorable hunting trips to Westcliffe, Colorado. Fred never met a stranger.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 11 AM. The Reverend Deborah Strawser, The Reverend Justin Jones will officiate and interment will follow at the Sugarlands Church of the Brethren Cemetery at Sugarlands, where the WV. Army Honor Guard, the H. W. Daniels Post #29 American Legion, the Tygart Valley Post #3647 Veterans of Foreign War and the Tucker Co. Veterans Assoc. will conduct full military honors. The family suggest that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to, Sugarlands Church of the Brethren, 218 Holly Meadows Road, Parsons, WV 26287.

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Leota Annis Parsons - January 18, 1927 - November 02, 2023

Departed: 11/02/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Leota Annis Plum Knotts Parsons, age 96 years, a resident of Parsons, WV, departed this life Thursday morning, November 2, 2023, at the Tygart Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center at Belington, WV. For the past several years, she has resided at Talbott Assistant Living, and Good Samaritan of Belington, WV.

She was born Tuesday, January 18, 1927, at Parsons, WV, a daughter of the late Albert Plum and Maude Claire Bohon Plum. Her Grandmother was Mandy Poling. Leota grew up in Holly Meadows. Her home was a two-story house that stood where Lipscomb’s Storage units were before all the excavating was done. Later, she lived on top of the hill behind there, which had been cut off, making room for the new Corridor H. She walked to school, crossing the Moss bridge, to a one room schoolhouse standing on the right.

She was twice married. First on September 25, 1942, at Red House, Md. to Denver Aubury Knotts of Horseshoe Run, who preceded her in death on October 17, 1989. They celebrated forty-seven years of marriage. Second on November 29, 1991, she married Cyrus “June” Parsons, who preceded her in death on June 26, 2005. They were together for fourteen years before his death.

Left to cherish Leota’s memories are two sons, Danny Hayward Knotts and wife Roberta of Holly Meadows, Ricky Anthony Knotts and wife Cindy of Horseshoe Run; six daughters, Linda Paulette Falls and husband Lee and Gloria Faye “Cookie” Frame and husband Marshall, all of Horseshoe Run Road, Janet Susan Nestor and husband Gary of Holly Meadows, Cheryl Annis Maxwell of Parsons, and twins, Wanda Marlene Bohon of St. George and Ronda Darlene Cavalier of Leadmine; stepson, Donald Sypolt; daughters-in-law, Debbie Knotts and Linda Knotts; numerous grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren, that she loved very much, and several nieces and nephews.

She is the last surviving member of her immediate family having been preceded in the by two sons, Denver “Mack” Knotts and Edward Lynn Knotts; one daughter, Carol Poster; five brothers, Otto, Claude, Arthur, Lester and Johnny Plum; and five sisters, Dessie Miner, Goldie Loughry, Decota Shahan, Marie Ludwick and Elsie Shupp.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church at Parsons. Leota truly loved her flowers and gardens, working hard canning and raising their large family on the farm. Later, she worked at White Gables Nursing home in Parsons and Black Water Falls Kitchen, Davis, WV.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Monday from 4 PM to 7 PM. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 11 AM. The Reverend Julie M. Davis will officiate and interment will follow at the Bonnifield Cemetery at Horseshoe Run Road, St. George, WV.

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William Dean "Bill" Day - September 25, 1938 - October 24, 2023

Departed: 10/24/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: William Dean “Bill” Day, age 85 years, a resident of Parsons, WV, departed this life early Tuesday morning, October 24, 2023, at his home. His wishes were fulfilled to be able to be home at the time of his death and with his loving family by his side.

He was born Sunday, September 25, 1938, at Rosendorf, Hendricks, WV, a son of the late William Theodore and Nellie Elizabeth Hinkle Day. He was twice married. First to Eileen Anne Feeney Day and second to Anna Lazzaro Cline Day, both preceded him in death.

Surviving are one son, William Earl “Billy” Day and wife Kim of Parsons; three daughters, Peggy Louise Fulk and husband Skip of Bayard, Maureen Regina Moore and husband Richard of Summerset, PA, and Betty Anne Day McDaniels and husband Terry of Hambleton; one step-son, Larry Cline of Crisfield, MD; one step-daughter, Brenda Cline Cox and husband Eddie of Richmond, VA; five grandchildren, Blake Moore, Floyd Day, Gina Fulk, Rorry Day, and Dora Nelson and husband Andy.

Preceding him in death are two brothers, Warren Kelly Day and Kenneth Jack Day; and two sisters, Winnefred Eloise Koskela and Peggy Lucille Disney.

He attended Hamrick Elementary before moving to D.C. with his family, and was on the football squad of Wheaton High School in MD. He worked for his dad, who was a general contractor foreman, in the carpentry and masonry field and worked at various mechanical shops and was head paint technician for Sports Chevrolet Dealership for over twenty-five years in MD., and retired due to his health. He enjoyed gambling and seafood, hunting and fishing. He was loved and cherished by his children and grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 AM until 12 Noon. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 12 Noon. Pastor Adam Snyder will officiate and interment will follow at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, WV.

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Randy Ray Cale - March 03, 1965 - September 22, 2023

Departed: 09/22/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Randy Ray Cale, age 58 years, a resident of Baltimore, MD departed this life Friday morning, September 22, 2023, at his home. He had been in declining health although death was unexpected.

He was born Wednesday, March 3, 1965, at Kingwood, WV a son of the late William Harrison “Harry” and Carol Mae Sigley Cale. A girlfriend, Kimberly Willhoit, preceded him in death. Surviving are three daughters, Brittany Cale and Alicia Randall, both of Baltimore, MD, Mandy Willhoit of FL; one brother, Danny Cale and girlfriend Linda Pauley of Baltimore, MD; one nephew, Noah Pauley of Baltimore, MD; and four grandchildren, Jaiden, Cameron, Jaylee and Carson Skeens.

He was a graduate of Kenwood High School at Baltimore, MD and was a certified welder and drywall contractor for Leonard A. Kraus Company of Baltimore, MD. He belonged to the iron workers union, enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing and loved watching NASCAR and Football. He was definitely one of a kind and had a wonderful personality.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday. Final Rites will be conducted at the funeral home Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Pastor Lowell Moore will officiate and interment will follow at the Nestor Cemetery at Bull Run, St. George, WV.

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Jacqueline Margaret Stevens - February 03, 1938 - September 14, 2023

Departed: 09/14/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Jacqueline “Jackie” Margaret Evick Stevens, age 85 years, a resident of the Holly Meadows Community, Parsons, WV departed this life Thursday afternoon, September 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of WV Caring.

She was born Thursday, February 3, 1938, at Parsons, WV, a daughter of the late William Ray and Margaret Marie Filler Evick Harlow. On November 4, 1957, at Oakland, MD., she was married to George Lawrence “Darney” Stevens, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Brian Stevens and wife Debbie, one daughter, Dawn Harper, daughter in law, Kathleen “Kathy” Stevens, one brother, William Ray Evick, Jr. and wife Linda, all of Parsons; and four grandchildren, William “Brad” Stevens, Leslie “Dee” Stevens, Emilee Harper and Kelsey Jordan; and two great grandchildren, Wesley and Liam.

Preceding her in death is one son, William George “Bill” Stevens.

She was a graduate from Parsons High School with the class of 1956. After school, she worked for the F.B.I. in Washington, D.C. She then returned to Parsons, WV and worked for State Farm Insurance, Citizens National Bank and retired from Mountain Valley Bank in 2000. She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Parsons. Jackie always had a smile and was a sweet lady, who loved her family very much and especially enjoyed her car rides with “Darney”.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Monday from 4 PM to 7 PM. Final Rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 11 AM. The Reverend Neil Parsons will officiate and interment will follow at the Bethel Cemetery at Holly Meadows, WV.

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William Lloyd Thompson - March 17, 1964 - August 22, 2023

Departed: 08/22/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: William Lloyd “Willy” Thompson, age 59 years, a resident of Parsons, WV, departed this life Tuesday evening, August 22, 2023, at WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, WV.

He was born Tuesday, March 17, 1964, at Parsons, WV, a son of the late Glen Jason “Buck” and Elva Lydia Ann Fulton Thompson. He had never married.

Surviving are two brothers, Jason James Thompson and Jeffrey Alan Thompson, both of Parsons; one sister, Mary Ann Thompson Griffith of Parsons; niece and nephew, Sarah Ann Harper and husband Adam and Eric Michael Griffith and wife Mistee; great niece and nephews, Savannah Brooke Harper, Easton Michael Griffith and Parker Scott Griffith; aunts, Shirley Surguy, Violet Vance Nestor and husband Murl, and Alma Fulton.

He was a graduate of Tucker County High School. He was an employee of the former Parsons Shoe Factory until it closed, and for the past twenty-five years he was an employee of Colonial Mills at Beverly, WV. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, nature and just being in the woods. He enjoyed watching the news and had a love for history. He was an avid Tucker County sports fan. He was very close with his family and spent a lot of time with his brother and with Adam Harper. “Willy” was an all-around kind and caring man, who will be deeply missed. “ Willy” was known as a giving person and, even in death, his giving continues through his gift of organ donation.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, WV on Sunday, August 27, 2023, from 2 PM to 4 PM. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Sunday at 4 PM. The Rev. James Snyder will officiate and cremation will follow.

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Sharon Ellen Simmons - August 21, 1940 - August 16, 2023

Departed: 08/16/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Sharon Ellen Teter Simmons, age 82 years, a native of Tucker Co., WV, and resident of Alexandria, VA, departed this life Tuesday, August 16, 2023. She passed peacefully, however death was unexpected.

She was born Wednesday, August 21, 1940, at Parsons, WV, a daughter of the late Zelda Marie James and Lester Neal Bender. On May 29, 1966, at Oakland, MD, she was married to Herbert Fay Simmons, who preceded her in death March 10, 2009.

Surviving is one son, Robert Allen Simmons and wife Julie and grandson, Landry, all of Virginia; niece and nephews, Penny Smith and husband Chad, Neal Streets and wife Cindy, and Allen Streets and wife Beth, all of West Virginia; Alicia Litts and Laura Baker, who she thought of as grandchildren.

Preceding her in death by one daughter, Sharolett Evonne Heckler; one sister, Sharolett Ulala Bender Streets; and an infant granddaughter, Jemma Rose.

She attended the schools of Parsons, WV, and was owner and operator of a successful day care business, before retiring in 2000.

Private Graveside service will be conducted at the Collett Cemetery at Hambleton, WV. Pastor Christopher Adam Snyder will officiate and interment will follow.

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Sharon Lee Wimer - February 16, 1948 - August 13, 2023

Departed: 08/13/2023 (Parsons)

Obituary Preview: Sharon Lee Smallwood Wimer, age 75 years, a resident of Parsons, WV, departed this life Sunday afternoon, August 13, 2023, at Mon Health Medical Center at Morgantown, WV. She had been in declining health.

She was born Monday, February 16, 1948, at Charles Town, WV, a daughter of the late Philip Franklin and Edith Virginia Deck Smallwood. On November 1, 1975, at Sumit Point, WV, she was married to Curtis Glenn Wimer, who survives. They had celebrated forty-seven years of marriage.

Also surviving are one son, Paul Glenn Wimer of Mt. Zion; and one granddaughter, Regan Wimer and one grandson, Robby Shupp and partner Mackenzie Lyons.

Preceding her in death is one son, Philip Clinton Wimer.

She was a graduate of Charles Town High School. She previously worked as a Secretary for the Jefferson County Extension Office. Most of her life she dedicated and enjoyed being involved with 4-H. Sharon’s hobbies included needlework, painting pictures and her flowers. She loved to cook and loved her family dearly.

Mrs. Wimer’s wishes for cremation will be honored.

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