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Frank W. Arthur
Frank W. Arthur, 68, of Union died Feb. 2, 2012, at his home following a short illness. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Groves Funeral Home Chapel, Union. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Sadie Gibson
Sadie Gibson, 52, of Lorado died Feb. 1, 2012. Service will be noon Sunday, Feb. 5, at Robinette Church of God, Robinette. Visitation will held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the service Sunday at the church. Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home, Man is in charge of arrangements.
Don "Sonny" Harvey
Don "Sonny" Harvey Jr., 70, of Lizemores, entered into rest Wednesday, February 1, 2012.

Born September 11, 1941, in Clay, he was the son of the late Marzee Dorsey Sigman. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by one granddaughter.

Don is survived by his wife, Carol Harvey of Lizemores; sons, William Harvey and Michael Harvey; and daughter, Terisa Harvey, all of Grassy Creek; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sister, Betty Whittington of South Carolina.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 6, at Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay with Pastor Don Dobbins officiating. Burial will be in Dorsey Cemetery, Lizemores.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com.

Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Harvey family.

Shirley E. Harvey
Shirley E. Harvey, 75, of Glasgow died Jan. 29, 2012. There will be no service. Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge is in charge of arrangements.
Hazel I. Heare
Hazel I. Heare, 93, of Van went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2012, at her home.

She was born January 23, 1919, in Bald Knob, and was a daughter of the late Neal and Thelma Perry Osborne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Rudy Jones; brothers and sisters, Reba Osborne, Hersey Osborne, Madeline Osborne, Arthur Osborne and Shirley Osborne; and brothers-in-law, Paul Lowery and George Green.

She was a homemaker and a member of Van Church of God.

She is survived by her husband, Alva T. Heare; daughter, Mary Jones of Cleveland, Ohio; grandchildren, James and Mary Jones and Vickie and Edward Gaskin; great-grandchildren, Trista, Jay Jay and Beth Jones and Corinne and Shauntal Hairston; great-great-grandchildren, Trevor, Jay Jordon and Hailey Jones; brothers and sisters, Velva Green of Cleveland, Ohio, Alva and Joyce Osborne of South Charleston, Corena and Bart Barker of Lancaster, Ohio, Betty and Donnie Barker of Cleveland and Retha Osborne of Bandytown; sister-in-law, Delcia Osborne; and many more loving and dear family members.

Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, February 5, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville with Ernie Green officiating. Burial will follow in Green Cemetery, Bandytown.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.

Otis McCarthy Hively
Otis McCarthy Hively, 73, of Henderson passed away at his home February 2, 2012.

He was born September 4, 1938, in Nitro, a son to the late Glen Hively and Lina Lovejoy Hively. He was a laborer in the construction industry, and he avidly attended the House of Praise and Worship in Point Pleasant.

He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Hively of Henderson; three sons, Ronnie (Andrea) Hively of Point Pleasant, Ernie (Cindy) Hively of Harrisville and Timmy (Chris) Hively of St. Albans; two daughters, Donna Craig and Janice Deal of St. Albans; one brother, Clarence Hively of St. Albans; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, February 5, at Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant with the Rev. Marshall Bonecutter officiating. Burial will follow in Centerpoint Cemetery, Red House.

Friends may visit one hour prior to the service Sunday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.dealfh.com.

Annabelle Hoppe
Annabelle Hoppe, 84, of South Charleston died Feb. 3, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at First Presbyterian Church, South Charleston. Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
Mary Kathleen Hypes
Mary Kathleen Hypes, 89, of Mount Lookout, Nicholas County, was taken by angels to meet her heavenly Father on Friday, February 3, 2012, at her home.

Born November 26, 1922, in Gad, she was one of 11 children born to the late Fred and Dorothy Skaggs McCutcheon. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Jennings Leo Hypes, on July 8, 2005; a stillborn daughter whose name would have been Janet; grandson, Joe Bryant; and special sister-in-law, Polly McCutcheon.

She was a member of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Mount Lookout where she taught Sunday school for over 40 years. She was a wonderful Christian, wife, mother, Mamaw and homemaker.

Survivors include her daughter, Ruth Ann Legg (Fred); sons, Fred Hypes (Gladys), Larry Hypes (Patty) and Jerry Hypes (Susan); sister, Charlotte Goodson (Bill); brothers, Dee, Gary (Sharon), Bob (Cris) and Don (Beverly); 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 6, at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Mount Lookout with the Rev. Mike Long and the Rev. Bud Truman officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Lookout.

A special thank you to Carmen Coleman, Joyce Crichley and Delcie Wilson for their loving care of our mother; we will always be grateful to them and thankful for them. Also, special thanks to Kanawha Care, Angie Butler, Pat Elswick and Marilyn Spade.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at White Funeral Home, Summersville.

Thelma Ida Leftridge
Thelma Ida Leftridge, 92, of Charleston died Feb. 2, 2012. Preston Funeral Home, Charleston is in charge of arrangements.
Peggy Ann Marshall
Peggy Ann Marshall, 80, of Beckley died Feb. 2, 2012. Service will be 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Rose and Quesenberry Shady Spring Chapel, Shady Spring. Friends may call from 4:30 p.m. until time of service Sunday.
Betty J. Massie
Betty J. (Harvey) Massie, 75, of Lewisburg died Feb. 3, 2012, after a long illness. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Shuck Memorial Baptist Church, Lewisburg. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Lewisburg.
Elizabeth Elaine Miller
Elizabeth Elaine Elliott Miller, 79, of Ripley passed away at her residence Friday, February 3, 2012, following a long illness.

Elizabeth was born May 21, 1932, in Ripley, daughter of the late Charles Shinn and Lessie Fisher Elliott. She retired as a receptionist and accounts clerk at Jackson General Hospital, and was a lifelong homemaker.

Surviving are her son, Dana Lee Miller of Charleston; grandchildren, Linsay C. Stephens (Shannon) of Charleston and Meredith E. Miller of Charleston; great-grandchildren, Ellie and Sloan Stephens of Charleston.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Delbert Charles Miller, in 1996.

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 4 p.m. for Fairplain Cemetery, where a graveside service will be officiated by her son, Dana.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Elizabeth may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.

Donald L. Morris
Donald L. Morris, 80, of Gauley Bridge died Feb. 3, 2012. Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge is in charge of arrangements.
Colin Phil Nelson
Colin Phil Nelson, 58, of Davin died Feb. 1, 2012, after an extended illness. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home Chapel, Man. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home, Man.
Mary Reinhold
Mary Reinhold, 84, of Rosedale, Md., died Jan. 31, 2012. Graveside service will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Chapel, Lewisburg.
Bobby Lee Shuck
Bobby Lee Shuck, 76, of Coal City died Feb. 2, 2012. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel, Beckley. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Ruth Caroline Smith
Ruth Caroline Patrick Poff Smith, 90, of Rich Creek died Feb. 2, 2012, after a brief illness. Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Robert "Bob" Tabor
Robert "Bob" Tabor passed away February 1, 2012, while awaiting a transplant.

Bob was born and raised in Charleston on his beloved West Side, where he was known and loved by many. He was the son of the late George and Lyda Tabor. He was also preceded in death by his best friend, who he considered a brother, David "Porky" Smithers.

Bob leaves behind his children, Teri and Bobby; grandchildren, Chase and Colton; sister, Pam; nephews, Matt, Richie and "B"; and niece, Kitty.

Bob grew up on Woodland Drive, spending every summer at Bigley ball field. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1965, where the big guy was a star football player. Always a colorful and dynamic character, he never met a stranger. He was keen to give all his friends nicknames, and never missed an opportunity to tease them about some past indiscretion. He was quick witted and absolutely, hands down, the best storyteller on the West Side. Each story became more grandiose, with the telling often leaving his audience in tears. He loved hunting, fishing and camping. He enjoyed the company of his hunting buddies, giving up everything in order to avoid missing a deer hunting expedition or other adventure with them.

In the past few years, he devoted much time to his family, particularly his children, Teri and Bobby. He loved going to restaurants with them and their friends, and hearing the latest news on everyone. He was quick to offer complete support and an understanding shoulder. However, that did not preclude being teased about the incident in later years.

Knowing that Bob touched the lives of so many, the Tabor and Lindsay families are hosting a celebration of his life at one of his favorite hangouts, The Smokehouse on West Washington Street, beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, February 4, to give anyone who would like the chance to come and share a drink, a bite and a story about this unique and totally irreplaceable man. All friends, family, former girlfriends and former spouses are invited. He will enjoy knowing that there are stories about him that are waiting to be told (complete with embellishments), and that his friends and family members are just waiting for the opportunity to tell them.

John Willard Viers
John Willard Viers, 80, of Lewisburg died Feb. 3, 2012. Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Lewisburg. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at the funeral home.
Funerals
Cain, Ada M. - 11 a.m., Red House United Brethren Independent Church, Red House
Campbell, Dorothea Ann - 11 a.m., Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg
Cormack, Sanford Stone - 2 p.m., St. Mark's Episcopal Church, St. Albans
Corns, Judy - 11 a.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, Ripley
Ervin, Nila Rae - 12 p.m., Missionary Baptist Church, London
Gibson, Harold Lowell - 2 p.m., VanReenen Funeral Home, Marlinton
Gibson, Michael David - 2 p.m., Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton
Gillispie, Michelle Lynn - 1 p.m., Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet
Gillispie, Michelle Lynn - 1 p.m., Leonard Johnson Funeral Home, Marmet
Kennedy, Deloris A. - 1 p.m., Myers Funeral Home Chapel, Elkview
Maddox, Lucille Bessie - 2 p.m., Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley
Mallett, Manford Lee - 2 p.m., Shiloah Independent Church, Red House
Maynard, Kenneth Virgil Jr. - 1 p.m., Becco United Baptist Church, Becco
Mitchell-Bateman, Dr. Mildred - 2 p.m., Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church, Charleston
Moss, Bryan Jackson - 11 a.m., Ellyson Mortuary, Glenville
Nutter, Kimberly - 4 p.m., Waters Funeral Chapel, Summersville
Payton, Roy D. - 11 a.m., Heck Funeral Home, Milton
Quesenberry, Judith Ann - 4 p.m., Garrison Avenue Freewill Baptist Church, Charleston
Richards, Nancy Elvira - 11 a.m., Levi Baptist Church, Rand
Rogers, Nora M. - 1 p.m., John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer
Singleton, Robert E. - 2 p.m., Stockert-Sizemore Funeral Home, Flatwoods
Taylor, Rev. Charles Paul Sr. - 1 p.m., Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, Cross Lanes
Walker, Juanita Elizabeth - 11:30 a.m., Cross Lanes Bible Church, Cross Lanes
Williams, Myrtle Lee - 1 p.m., O'Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery
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