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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1973
Page
4
Ebids note a series of obituaries and funeral notices across West Hamlin Glen Rogers Summersville Milton Oak Hill Whitesville Glen Morgan Crab Orchard Scott Depot and surrounding areas. Names include Eric Herbert Adkins Kermit Connie Bailey Ruth Blake Eliza Ann Bragg Franklin Fierce Cuckler II Alden Wesley Deck Payton Eggleton and others with ages, survivors, service times, and burial plans.
George Combs 70 of Ohley died Friday at Kanawha Valley Hospital after a short illness. A retired coal miner he is survived by wife Alice two daughters Delores Petty Camp Springs MD Carol Spencer Holt MI two sons Creed Bosier City LA Norris Whiteman AFB MO Larry Atlanta GA Ronald Ohley sisters Gertie Fink Fort Pierce FL Edna Estep Dry Branch Tessie Keeney Eva Litteral Chesapeake brothers Jim Montreal Hurlie Scott Depot Cody Paulsboro NJ Paul Norton VA 20 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Body at Pryor Funeral Home East Bank.
George W. Conley 76 of Oceana died Friday in a Welch hospital. He owned Oceana Land Co and formerly ran Oceana Lumber and Supply Co. Survived by three sons W D Norfolk Virginia G W Jr Ut Pa C C Conley Atlanta Ga and daughter Sallie Jean Paisel Oceana plus 12 grandchildren. Funeral at First Church of God Oceana with Rev. William C. Lusk officiating. Burial Palm Memorial Gardens Matheny. Body at Robertson-FogleS ong Funeral Home Pineville with viewing 4 to 9 p m today. A church service will follow an hour before the funeral.
Mrs Bertha Cottie Mind en seventy eight of Minden died Thursday at Beckley Hospital after a long illness. She belonged to the Church of God Prophecy at Deepwater and was a native of Morris Creek Kanawha County. Surviving sons Stanley etc.
Robert Lan sing Fink 58 of Alderson died Friday at the V A Hospital Beckley He was a retired Bethany College maintenance man and WWII veteran He attended the Methodist Church Surviving wife Norma Mae Allen Fink mother Ger rude Fink and several brothers Service 7 p m today
In Lobban Funeral Home Alderson the Rev A A Siers officiates a service. a further service is set for 11 a m Monday at Fioyd Chambers Funeral Home W Burial follows at Greenwood Cemetery Wheeling. Friends may call at Chambers after. At Steele Memorial United Methodist Church services feature grand children and eight greats with Rev L M Barnett and Rev Lesley Call officiating. burial at Oak Lawn Cemetery Huntington.
J. Q. Friend 60 of 1546 Kanawha Hivd E passed away Friday after a long illness. He was retired Plant City Steel manager, Calvary Baptist Church member, Luther College dean emeritus, and ex senior training officer with the US Army quartermaster in Washington DC. Survived by wife Jean Davis Friend, daughter Mrs Harold Hefner of West Palm Beach, and son Jarrette Friend of San Diego. Visitation at Bartlett Bardette Funeral Home after 6 p.m. in lieu of flowers, contribute to Calvary Baptist Church organ fund.
Pliny Orville Lenden Martin 91 of Pliny Mason County died Friday at Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis Ohio. He was a retired farmer lifelong Pliny resident and Mount Union United Methodist Church member for 70 years. Surviving wives daughters and a son along with a sister are listed. Burial in Mount Union Church Cemetery follows visitation at Raynes Funeral Home Buffalo after 5 p.m. today.
Marlinton mourns Richard A Gibson Sr and Ada Slavin among others. Hoyt Sayre of Letart dies in Akron after illness. Edwin Scott of Asbury passes from heart attack. John Sizemore of Giles noted dead on arrival. Burials planned in Marlinton Mountain View and adjacent cemeteries with church services listed.
Mrs Martha Moore 86 of Richwood died Thursday at Sacred Heart Hospital Richwood after a long illness She was a member of First United Methodist Church Richwood Service was held Friday at White White Funeral Home Richwood with Rev Elden Cuppett officiating Burial was in the area
Cynthia Gilbert of Chicago died in Chicago at one year old with surviving parents and sisters. Burial planned at Teays Hill Cemetery after Bartlett Funeral Home service led by Rev. Darrell Moore. Thomas Hunter Waddell Hunter, 70, of Malden died after a short illness. survived by wife Dimple, children, siblings, and grandchild. services at Fidler-Frame Funeral Home. Rev. Andrew Calvin Kiser, 75, of Ottawa died at Boone Memorial Hospital. retired mine foreman. burial in Boone Memorial Park after services at Handley Funeral Home. Hayes Linville, 82, of Barboursville died Friday. former American Car and Foundry worker. survived by wife, children, sisters, brothers. memorials at Steele Memorial United Methodist Church.
James Randolph Randy Swim 32 of Gulf Breeze formerly of Princewick West Virginia died Thursday in a house fire. He was a Baptist Church member and construction worker. Survived by wife Betty Rhode Swim and several stepchildren, parents Harry W. and the late Mrs Swim, brother Harry J. Swim of Oklahoma, sisters Jessie McClanahan of Oakwood Virginia and Betty Matney of Falls Church Virginia. Body at Rose-Quensperry Funeral Home in Beckey.
Vincenzo Tassone 80 of 662 Campbells Creek Dr. died Friday in Charleston Me. He was a Libbey-Owens-Ford retiree and a World War I Cavaliere recipient. Survived by son Joseph V. of Kittering and several grandchildren. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Sunday at funeral home. Also Bald Knob resident Bessie Stewart White 83 died Friday at home. Methodist Church member. Survived by husband Milton and multiple children and extended family. Burial Hatfield Cemetery at Bar. Burial service at Bald Knob United Methodist Church held today.
Stella Mae Workman, 71, of Glenfork Wyoming County, died Friday at Pine Crest Hospital. Survived by son Douglas Ev l ans. daughter Beulah Pizzino. brothers Zack and Bassie. sisters Georgia Belser and Helen Stokes. 12 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Glenfork Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Pizzino and Rev. Jo Jim Towe. burial Palm Memorial Gardens. Body to Rose-Quesenberry Funeral Home Beckley to Beulah Pizzino’s home after 4 p.m. Call after 4 p.m. prior to service.
The Air Force plans unarmed Minuteman II tests over land and sea, requiring congressional approval. If cleared, four demonstrations would launch from multiple bases, with dummy warheads and debris limited to remote areas in Idaho and nearby wilderness zones.
The preliminary murder hearing for William Thompson of Elizabeth Street was continued to January 4 in Charleston Municipal Court. Thompson, 23, faces a murder charge in the shooting death of his 20 year old brother.
A Kanawha County Board of Education spokesman said confusion over the start time change is growing. Beginning January 7, school start times move one hour later, with actual times ranging from 8 to 9 a.m. depending on the school. About 25 complaints have been received so far.
Clarence Clark aged 62 of Ridge Raleigh County died Wednesday in Welch Emergency Hospital. Service 11 a.m. today at Rose Quesenberry Funeral Home Beckley with burial in the family cemetery near Camp Creek. Paul Michael Eplin, 27, formerly of Charleston, killed in a car crash Monday. service 1 p.m. Sunday at Stevens and Grass Funeral Home Marmet with Rev. Ray Fink officiating. Burial at Marmet Cemetery.
Your horoscope assigns vigor to personal resources and firm views this year. Relationships hinge on others’ input while your intentions stay clear. Readings also note potential social and religious leadership for today’s natives and a history of defending others. Aries advises study of spiritual resources, Taurus cautions spending, Gemini urges effort, Cancer stresses persuasive scope, Leo and Virgo hints of turning points, Libra seeks clarity after complexity, Scorpio emphasizes gathering belongings, Sagittarius calls for finishing projects, Capricorn rewards past work, Aquarius warns against overspending, and Pisces suggests tidying loose ends for a relaxed evening.
A FOIA lawsuit filed in federal court by Robert M. Brandon seeks access to Nixon vice presidential papers donated to the National Archives. The suit argues the papers were government property and questions the donation validity, while the GSA cites Nixon conditions and national security limits. The case names the GSA and administrator Arthur F. Sampson as defendants.
Titusville authorities on Friday speculated that up to ten more bodies may be buried in a pine woods and orange grove area where four female skeletons were found. State Attorney Abbott Herring said a good possibility exists of finding more remains, tied to a string of disappearances of young women from Titusville in recent months.
Three programs start in January at the St Albans YMCA. Mrs. Carol Carter will teach a belly dance routine class from Jan 8, Tuesdays 7 30 to 8 15 PM. The winter basketball league for men 18 to 29 starts Jan 22 with 16 games. register by Jan 16. Senior league begins Jan 29. register by Jan 23. fees 15 dollars for members 20 dollars for nonmembers. Call the YMCA for details.
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