The Putnam Standard

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

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MARSHALL’S MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAMS WILL PLAY GAMES IN HURRICANE. PAGE 12

Utah man sentenced for mortgage fraud

Groundbreaking held for Valley Park project

By Jack Bailey

STAFF REPORT CHARLESTON — A Utah man has been sentenced to two years and three months in federal prison on charges connected to a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud scheme involving properties in a Hurricane subdivision.

Michael S. Hurd, 37, of Salt Lake City, Utah, previously pleaded guilty in November 2011 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud. The defendant also previously pleaded guilty to mail fraud arising out of his involvement in a similar fraud scheme in Modesto, Calif.

Hurd was sentenced on Friday, Aug. 10, in U.S. District Court in Charleston.

Hurd admitted that during the early and mid-2000's, he operated a company called “The Gift Program,” which he described as a “seller funded down payment assistance program” used to provide home buyer’s money to make the down payment and initial mortgage payments on real estate purchases. Hurd further admitted that he used The Gift Program to create an elaborate scheme to defraud lenders by concealing the transfer of loan funds to the borrower from the lender.

In essence, through the use of The Gift Program, lenders SEE SENTENCE ON PAGE 3

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HURRICANE – A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, Aug. 14, for expansion work to begin on Valley Park in Hurricane.

The ceremony featured county officials, park officials, and representatives of Pray Construction, the contractor who will perform the work on the project.

“This is an exciting day,” said Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director Scott Williamson.

“This is something the county needs.”

Earlier this year, the county acquired 5.6 acres of land adjacent to Valley Park’s existing 60 acres.

On the additional property a new full size soccer field will be built, in addition to a new maintenance building, new restrooms, a children’s play area and additional parking.

Williamson said that the full size soccer field will be able to be divided into two youth fields, and will also be able to be utilized as a baseball field.

Local officials break ground on the expansion of Valley Park on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Photo by Jack Bailey In addition to the new amenities for the park, the new expansion will allow for a new entrance into Valley Park off of Teays Val-

ley Road.

“This is exciting, and we couldn’t be more pleased for work to get started on this,” said

Putnam County Commissioner Joe Haynes who acted as master SEE VALLEY PARK ON PAGE 12

Commission approves financing for new animal shelter

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

WINFIELD – A groundbreaking ceremony to start construction of a new Putnam County Animal Shelter could take place by the end of the month after the Putnam County Commission approved an ordinance at its Aug. 14 meeting for financing the new facility.

Following a public hearing on the proposed finance ordinance, commissioners voted 21 to approve the financing plan for the new animal shelter.

Commissioners Joe Haynes and Gary Tillis voted in favor of the ordinance while Commissioner Steve Andes voted against. Andes has said that he supports the need for a new animal shelter, but questions the cost of the facility.

Following the vote, Haynes said that he would like to break ground on the new animal shelter by the end of the month, and perhaps, on Aug. 28, the date of the next county commission meeting.

However, he added that he wanted to give the contractor on the project, BBL Carlton, time to get on site to begin preparing for a groundbreaking.

Haynes said that he expected BBL Carlton to begin site preparation work this week.

“We want to allow the contractor time to get on site, but we would like to have a groundbreaking before the end of the month,” Haynes said.

The new animal shelter will be located on the Eleanor side of the Ross Booth Memorial SEE SHELTER ON PAGE 3

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Page 2 – August 13-17,2012 2nd Annual Maura Rae Kuhl 5K Run/Walk The 2nd annual Maura Rae Kuhl AED Foundation 5K Run/Walk will be held August 18th beginning at 9 a.m. at Hurricane Wave Pool Park.

The goal this year is to place portable AEDs at all Putnam County Middle and High Schools that will be used at the playing fields. Every second is critical to saving a life when an AED is needed.

For more information call 304395-2432, 304-586-2158 or visit w w w. Tr i s t a t e r a c e r. c o m , www.mrkaedfoundation.org.

Early Registration Day There will be an early registration day for kindergarten – fifth grade, at Mountain View Elementary on August 15th from 8 am – 1 pm. Please bring your child’s birth certificate (with a raised seal), shot and health records, and proof of residency.

Leaps and Bounds Enrolling Students Leaps and Bounds Early Learning Center, a Christian, developmental preschool for children ages 18-months to six years old, is currently enrolling students for the 2012-2013 school year.

The preschool, located at Teays Valley Presbyterian in Scott Depot, provides lots of positive, hands-on, individual guidance for children to discover and learn through play at theme based centers.

For more information call 304-

Community Calendar 757-6073 or go online at www.teaysvalleypresby.com.

Alzheimer Association Support Group Meeting first Wednesday of every month at 12:30 at Hometown Senior Center.

This meeting is for the caregivers of the Alzheimer patients.

This is a great opportunity for family members to get some information and support concerning your loved ones. Everything is confidential.

Hometown Senior Center is located at 100 First Ave. N. in Hometown.

If you need directions call 304586-2745. Please feel free to attend.

Alumni Reunion Information - WHS To all former students, graduates, faculty and staff of Winfield High School: The annual Winfield High School Alumni Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 8th at the Winfield Middle School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A light lunch will be available.

For more information, contact Barbara (Cottrell) Gross 304-5864346 or Kathleen (Riffle) Sowards 304-586-9463.

Developmental Screening Putnam County Schools Developmental Screenings will be held on Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Teays Valley Road. We will screen children ages 2-1/2 to

4 years for speech/language, hearing, vision, motor skills, social skills, self-help and cognition Please call 586-0500 ext 1154, to schedule an appointment.

Sobriety Checkpoint There will be a sobriety checkpoint conducted on Friday, August 24, 2012 at approximately 2000 hours in front of Chapman Funeral Home, on WV Route 34 in Teays Valley, West Virginia.

The purpose of the checkpoint will be the detection and apprehension of suspected drunken drivers, as well as the enforcement of the traffic laws of the State of WV. The checkpoint will be operated from 2000 hours until 0200 hours for a total of 6 hours.

Hurricane Civic Chorus to begin practice for Fall Season The Hurricane Civic Chorus will begin practice for the Fall Semester on Tuesday, August 28th at 7:00 p.m. at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane.

For more information, call Pamela Tabor at 304-562-6539.

Table Rental available for Upcoming Sale The Nitro Senior Center is renting tables for our Indoor Yard Sale on September 8th. Rent a table for $10. Call 304-755-5502 for more info.

Reunion The descendants of Samuel H. and Martha Mynes Ashworth will

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be having their 28th Annual Reunion on September 12th starting at 11 am at Valley Wave Pool Park, shelter #1. For more information, call 304-727-4449.

Shifty Fifties Car Show A classic car show is coming to Valley Park in Hurricane, WV on September 16, 2012. Car enthusiasts are welcome to show off their automobiles by registering between 9:00a.m. and 1 p.m.

The top 50 vehicles will receive an award. The first 100 cars entered into the judging will receive a dash plaque. There will be 12 specials including best of show.

The Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau (PCCVB) co-sponsors the event with the Putnam County Parks and Recreation Commission (PCPRC). They have joined forces with Cliff Messer, a correspondent for the Golden Oldies Street Road Association, to help promote the car show. Mr. Messer has over 18 years of car show experience.

Awards for the car show will be presented at 4:00 p.m. and all proceeds from the event will go toward more PCCVB and PCPRC events. For more information please call 304-562-0518 ext. 10 or 304-562-0727 ext. 102.

Network Of Women (NOW) Monthly Meeting Date: August 16, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM at the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Office.

About NOW: This committee is led by women in business in the community. Programs are designed to support women in the business community. Typical programs conducted throughout the year are a blood drive, the “Uniquely Me” Program, “Ladies Night Out” and “In the Know”.

The group also participates in “Bell Ringing” for the Salvation Army and collected non-perishable food items throughout the year and distributed to the local food pantry to give back to the community.

Special Needs Caregiver Support Group Meeting The next Special Needs Caregiver Support Group meeting will be at the Teays Valley Church of God on Tuesday, August 21 at 7:00 pm.

Sherill Morris will be the guest speaker. Sherill is a local special needs teacher with 10 years ex-

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perience. She will be speaking about special needs education from the teacher's point of view and share information about programs, assistance, etc at the county and state levels, who to contact and the services they provide.

We encourage and welcome anyone to join us for this free information session.

Please call 304-755-3976 for more information.

Hunter Education Class Red House UBI Church is hosting a hunter education class which is being conducted by the WV DNR. This is for children at least 10 years of age and who want to get a hunting license.

New hunters are required to complete this course prior to getting a hunting license.

Class will be held on Saturday, September 8 from 9am to 5 pm and Sunday September 9 from 1 pm to 5:30 pm at the Red House UBI Church.

All participants must preregister with the WV DNR at 304-7590703.

Red House UBI Church is located 1 mile south of the Winfield Bridge on Route 62.

St. Francis Bingo St. Francis Church at 525 Holley Street, St. Albans holds Bingo every Monday evening beginning with Early Birds at 5pm.

Concessions are available.

Please call (304) 727-3033 for more information.

JeffersonWhitney to present FAN Night at Appalachian Power Park HURRICANE – JeffersonWhitney, a Hurricane based financial planning, insurance and investment firm, is presenting FAN Night at the Appalachian Power Park in Charleston on Aug. 25.

F.A.N., similar to Major League’s DAN (Disabilities Awareness Night), is about bringing awareness to the public of the special needs community as well as introducing families with special needs to a variety of professionals and services available to them.

The night will focus on emphasizing the achievements that can be accomplished in the face of adversity as well as celebrating those that care and advocate for the special needs community.

Adequate and accessible parking is available at Plaza East (across from the ball park), and Appalachian Power Park is fully ADA compliant.

For game night information and a complete listing of the organizations participating visit www.jeffersonwhitney.com or

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SENTENCE FROM PAGE 1 unwittingly funded their own down payment and made the initial mortgage payments.

Hurd admitted that in 2006 he became involved with Deborah and Todd Joyce of Hurricane in the “flipping” of homes in the Stonegate subdivision in Hurricane.

Deborah Joyce obtained inflated appraisals from two local appraisers, James Thornton and Mark Greenlee, and subsequently sent the appraisals on to another co-conspirator Raymond Morris in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Morris admitted that he identified investors to purchase those properties at fraudulently inflated prices.

Morris then got those investors in contact with Hurd, who then used The Gift Program to conceal the transfer of a portion of the loan proceeds to the investor from the lender.

Hurd admitted that he paid Morris an undisclosed “commission” for this referral.

Hurd also admitted that during the scheme, he wired additional loan funds to the investor to make initial mortgage payments.

Once those funds ran out, the investors defaulted on the loans and the properties went into foreclosure.

All told, Hurd, Joyce and Morris illegally flipped six properties in the Stonegate subdivision. The respective lender losses total almost $2 million.

At the same time, Morris and Hurd orchestrated a similar investment-type scheme in Modesto, California.

Hurd acknowledged that he was involved in illegally flipping 20 properties with losses in excess of $5.5 million.

As part of his plea agreement, Hurd agreed to transfer those charges from the Eastern District of California to the Southern District of West Virginia so the matters could be disposed of jointly.

During the sentencing, Judge Johnston noted that, “this is the

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SHELTER FROM PAGE 1 sort of activity that contributed to the financial collapse.”

Further, the Judge said, “hopefully a prosecution like this will serve to deter others.”

In rendering the 27 month sentence, the Court noted that Hurd faced significantly more time in prison, but received a reduction at the government’s request as a result of his early and expansive cooperation against Morris and others, which has ultimately led to further prosecutions in West Virginia, California and Utah.

Morris, 51, of South Weber, Utah, previously pleaded guilty in July to wire fraud and bank fraud as part of his involvement in the multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud scheme.

Morris faces up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine when he is sentenced on Oct. 29, 2012 by United States District Judge Thomas E. Johnston.

James R. Thornton, 48, of Wilmington, N.C., previously pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting wire fraud for his involvement in the scheme.

Thornton received a reduced sentence earlier this week of five-years’ probation as a result of his early cooperation in the federal investigation.

Deborah L. Joyce was sentenced in April 2011 to three years and 10 months in prison and five years of supervised release for her involvement in the Stonegate subdivision mortgage fraud scheme.

Joyce’s husband, Todd Joyce, 38, of Hurricane, was also sentenced in April 2011 to one year and six months in prison on mortgage fraud and tax evasion charges.

This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigative Division.

Assistant United States Attorney Thomas Ryan is in charge of the prosecution. The sentence was imposed by United States District Judge Thomas E. Johnston

Bridge at Winfield. It will replace an existing facility in Winfield that has been in use for 27 years.

Once construction begins, depending on the weather, it is hoped that the new animal shelter can open to the public by late spring or early summer 2013.

The total cost of the new animal shelter is $2.3 million.

In other news involving the new animal shelter at the Aug. 14 County Commission meeting, State Senator Mike Hall came to the meeting to deliver the news that Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin had approved a $15,000 community participation grant to go toward the new shelter.

Commissioners also passed two proclamations honoring both the Fireside Grille and the group Brothers in Blue who recently held fundraisers for the new animal shelter.

In other news at the Aug. 14 Commission meeting, commis-

A groundbreaking ceremony could be held by the end of the month for work to begin on a new Putnam County Animal Shelter after County Commissioners approved an ordinance on Aug. 14 to finance construction of the facility. sioners approved a contract for a Justice Assistance Grant for $10,000 to go to the Sheriff ’s Department for the purchase of new computers.

Commissioners also approved a payment order of $1,935 to go to Silling Associates.

The next meeting of the Putnam County Commission will be on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 9 a.m. at the county courthouse in Winfield.

Jack Bailey can be reached at jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com.

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Tomblin creates commission to study state’s transportation system STAFF REPORT SAINT ALBANS -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has issued an executive order forming the West Virginia Blue Ribbon Highway Commission, a group tasked with studying the condition and needs of the state's transportation system and developing a long-term strategic plan of action.

The plan will include funding options for the maintenance, construction and expansion of the state's roadway system.

Joined by West Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox, House of Delegates Speaker Rick Thompson and State Senate President Jeff Kessler, the announcement took place Tuesday near the almost 80 year old Dick Hender-

son Memorial Bridge in Saint Albans, which is currently undergoing a $24 million renovation and expansion.

"West Virginia maintains the nation's sixth largest highway system," Tomblin said. "This new commission comprised of unions, associations, legislators, state and local leaders in transportation and travel industries will develop a longterm plan to help us meet our current and future needs for the safety of the traveling public and the economic development of the state."

The Blue Ribbon Highway Commission includes state officials, members from statewide constituency groups, representatives of counties and municipalities, members of the

Legislature, as well as citizen members.

The West Virginia Department of Transportation will provide staff support for the Commission.

"Our highways are vital lifelines for so many West Virginia communities and businesses but due to inadequate funding the State Department of Transportation can no longer fulfill general paving and maintenance obligations of the existing system and meet the calls for new highway construction projects," Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox said. "I look forward to working with the commission and thank Governor Tomblin for actively working to find a solution to this safety and economic develop-

ment need."

The Blue Ribbon Highway Commission will present a report to the governor prior to the start of the legislative session.

The following groups will have a representative on the commission: Three members of the Senate Three members of the House of Delegates West Virginia Department of Transportation West Virginia Department of Commerce West Virginians for Better Transportation West Virginia Chamber of Commerce West Virginia Business & Industry Council West Virginia AFL-CIO Affiliated Construction

Trades Foundation of West Virginia West Virginia Association of Counties County Commissioners' Association of West Virginia West Virginia Municipal League West Virginia Trucking Association West Virginia Manufacturers Association West Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association Contractors Association of West Virginia American Council of Engineering Companies of West Virginia Academia Three (3) citizen members, one from each congressional district

Master Gardener program accepting applications SUBMITTED ARTICLE WINFIELD -- West Virginia University Extension Service in Putnam County is accepting applications for the 2012 West Virginia Master Gardener Program, a service organization.

This program consists of a volunteer training course designed to provide experienced home gardeners with the information and skills necessary to share their experience and knowledge with others.

Starting in September, there will be ten, three-hour night classes held weekly.

Those interested in participating should attend an orientation meeting at 7:00 PM on August 23rd at the Old Winfield Courthouse.

There is a program fee of $85 to cover the cost of the training manual and other materials.

Applications are being accepted through September 1st.

For more information and to receive an application, please contact the West Virginia University Extension office located in the Old Winfield Courthouse, call 304-586-0217 or email Chuck.Talbott@ mail.wvu.edu.

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Maybe some other names, please?

David Payne Sr.

Column by David Payne Sr. davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com

This has been the first summer boating season since the city of Nitro opened its Robert C. Byrd Boat Launch.

The access point takes some of the pressure from the boat launch in Raymond City and gives boaters good access to the Kanawha and Coal rivers.

It's also a great lemons-tolemonade story, of converting a polluted waste space into a place of recreation.

However, I'm just going to come right out and say it: it's high time we stop naming stuff after Robert C. Byrd.

Seriously, can we just please stop naming things after Robert C. Byrd already?

I remember sitting in the newsroom of a daily newspaper during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

The news reports spoke of fighting around the Saddam Hussein International Airport – The Saddam Hussein This and The Saddam Hussein That.

The sports editor turned to me and said “Saddam still doesn't have half the stuff named after him that Robert C. Byrd has.”

Who knows how many various Robert C. Byrd things there are in this state – despite the fact that his first political office was exalted cyclops of his local KKK or the battle he fought against Civil Rights in Congress during the 1960s.

There was this perception that things might fare a little better for your project if you named it “Robert C. Byrd.”

I reported on North Bend Lake during the several years it took to construct it.

One interesting thing I remember with North Bend Lake is that it spent several years without an official name and there was an “understanding”

Fishing Report Compiled by David Payne Sr. Trout stocking: Trout Stocking: Aug. 7, Jennings Randolph and Tygart tailwaters.

Beech Fork: Reservoir water level is at summer pool. Anglers should call the Beech Fork Corps of Engineers office at (304) 5254831 for more information. Bass fishing may be slowing now with hot day time temperatures. Try fishing early in the morning or near dusk to beat the heat, channel catfish will be actively feeding during this time as well. Hybrid striped bass and white bass can be caught using white lures.

East Lynn: The reservoir water level is at summer pool. For more information call the Corps of Engineers recorded message at (304) 849-9861. Bass will be holding near logs, stumps and fish attracting brush piles. Musky will be found near brush piles and fallen trees. Try crappie fishing around standing timber or trees that have fallen into the water. A few walleye have been caught in the lake and tailwater.

Stephens Lake: The water is very clear. To improve the odds of catching fish, use light line, cast far, and reduce noise, fish quietly and carefully. Anglers fishing at dawn, dusk and into the night are finding greater success due to limited boat traffic and cooler conditions. These anglers are using mostly surface lures like jitterbugs, buzz baits and prop baits for success. Bass are also being caught using wacky rigged worms in various colors at various depths. Catfish have been recently caught using chicken livers, worms and prepared dip baits.

Lower Ohio and Kanawha Rivers: Stillwater fishing should be excellent. Jigs with minnows could provide some excellent catches of sauger, white bass, hybrid striped bass and freshwater drum. If artificial baits are your preference white and chartreuse are good colors to try. Blue, flathead and channel catfish activity is picking up.

that it would get a Congressionally-recognized name if folks wanted to call it Robert C. Byrd Lake and Dam – despite the fact there was already a Robert C. Byrd dam on the Ohio River.

It was so long without a name, as I remember that the city of Harrisville voted to name it.

I can't remember the name they chose, but nobody liked it.

Everybody called it North Bend Lake and I called it North Bend Lake in my stories and columns. The name stuck.

Schoolwise, there are more than 30 schools or school buildings named Robert C. Byrd.

Even my alma mater, AldersonBroaddus College, named a building Robert C. Byrd. When you start counting college halls named for Byrd's wife, you are well over three dozen places.

He has so much stuff named after him that we've run out of different places to name Robert C. Byrd, unless we change the name of Beckley to Robert C. Byrdingrad. Two objects crossing the Ohio River are named Robert C. Byrd – the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam near Point Pleasant and the Robert C. Byrd Bridge crossing the Ohio River at Huntington –

not to be confused with the Robert C. Byrd Bridge in Ohio County.

If I said I was going to the Robert C. Byrd Community Center, would you know where I was?

Probably not.

There are two of them. There is a Robert C. Byrd Community Center in Marion County. There is another Robert C. Byrd Community Center in Pendleton County.

What about the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse and Federal Building?

I could be talking about the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse and Federal Building in Beckley – or maybe the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse and Federal Building in Charleston.

There's two Robert C. Byrd Clinics, but the one in Huntington bears the name “VA Addition,” so at least you might be able to tell them apart.

How about we name something after someone who is – and this might be hard for some folks to imagine – somebody who is not Robert C. Byrd.

The idea behind naming things for people is that you ensure those people are not for-

gotten.

You drive down the Jennings Randolph Highway, see the sign and maybe you'll want to learn something about who Jennings Randolph was.

What we do instead in West Virginia is use the naming of things to create a cult of personality.

It used to be if you named something “The Robert C. Byrd” whatever, you had a better chance of getting some money in the future. Now that he is dead, those days are over. How about we find somebody else to name projects for? How about the J.H. Marcum Boat Launch for our next boat ramp?

Almost nobody knows who J.H. Marcum was.

He was West Virginia's Fish and Game Warden who basically created what is now known as the DNR. Or what about Wayne Bailey who resurrected the West Virginia turkey from the brink of extirpation.

It's hard to remember anybody when you only take the time to remember one man.

Contact David Payne Sr. at davidpayne@theputnamstandard.com.

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Obituaries

The Putnam Standard JOHN R. ASHLEY PATRICIA LORAINE BALDWIN VICTOR CRAIG BLACKBURN EARL H. BLACKSHIRE SR. ELIZABETH Y. "LIBBY" BRADLEY MARK ALLEN DAVIS THEODORE ROBERT DIXON, JR. VIRGINIA PAULINE FOX GENE R. HENLEY CLEO HINKLE GENE F. HYRE RONNEY JOE JORDAN STEVEN EDWARD "STEVE" JORDAN DELORIS A. KING PATSY A. KING ROSA LINDA KIRK JENNIFER LYNN RACER LIGHT HANNA BETH MANN GUY "MOON" MULLINS AUDREY PAULA SANTMYER AVALEE VIRGINIA WILLIAMS MARIAN ZAMIELA

JOHN R. ASHLEY John R. Ashley of St. Albans passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at the Hospice West facility at Thomas Memorial Hospital from complications of congestive heart failure. He was 89 years old.

Born May 19, 1923, in Landisburg, WV, he was the youngest of four sons born to Jacob and Ida Ashley. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Maggie Rumell (Richardson) of Belgreen, Alabama, and his three older brothers, Virgil of Chula Vista, California, Vernon of Sissonville and Nelson of Clendenin.

He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Pacific with the Marine Corps as an anti-aircraft battery gunner.

He retired in 1985 from FMC Corporation in South Charleston as a pipe fitter with 38 years of service.

He grew up in Clendenin and played baseball and basketball for Clendenin High School. He continued his love of baseball, and other sports, after being hired at FMC by playing for many, many years. First, he played on their baseball team that traveled all over the Kanawha Valley. After baseball, he joined their bowling league and when that was finished, he joined their golf league.

He loved traveling and seeing new places and things and meeting new people.

He was a HUGE WVU fan and annually travelled to Mountaineer home games with his coworkers and friends.

He became a born again Christian late in life, in which afterwards he enjoyed worshipping at Humphreys United Methodist Church in Tornado.

He leaves behind his two sons, Robert (Skip) Ashley and his wife Yolanda of St. Albans and William (Bill) Ashley and his wife Charlene of Sissonville. He also leaves four grandchildren, Mark of Cincinnati, OH, and Erin, Heather and Brian, all of St. Al-

bans and two great-grandchildren, Liam and Aiden, also of St. Albans in addition to many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, August 4, 2012, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Rev. Beth Peters officiating. Entombment followed in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

To share a memory or express condolences, visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

PATRICIA LORAINE BALDWIN Patricia Loraine Baldwin, 74, formerly residing in Culloden and now of Iowa Falls, Iowa, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at the Eldora Nursing and Rehab Center, Eldora, Iowa. Interment will be August 6 in a private service for family members at Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. Surls Funeral Home of Iowa Falls is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service celebrating Pat's life will be held at the Iowa Falls United Methodist Church sometime in October. Her many friends will be invited.

Pat was born April 4, 1938, in Washington, Pa., the daughter of Charles and Sarah (Enlow) Scott.

She graduated from East Washington High School and had a 25year career as a flight attendant with Northwest Airlines, now Delta Airlines.

On June 4, 1983, Pat was united in marriage with Richard L. Baldwin at the Methodist church in Bethel, Conn. Following Mr. Baldwin's retirement, the couple spent a number of years traveling extensively throughout the United States in their motor home and made lots of friends in several states in which they resided.

Patricia was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church.

She was also a lifelong lover of animals and, in addition to having numerous dogs and cats of her own, was active in various local organizations that rescued, sheltered and adopted out dogs and cats. Pat was an avid supporter of the Pittsburgh Steelers and an enthusiastic follower of the NFL. She and her husband watched the Steelers play every game they could and, at last count, had watched them play via satellite in at least six states.

Pat is survived by her husband, Richard of Iowa Falls; two stepsons, Richard L. Baldwin Jr. of Honolulu, Hawaii, and James E. Baldwin of Tamuning, Guam; and two step-grandsons, Curtiss and Conor Baldwin of Honolulu. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Chuck, Tom and Bob Scott.

Friends who wish to do so may contribute to memorials established in her name at Care Initiatives Hospice, 6915 Chancellor Drive, Suite A, Cedar Falls, IA 50613; or the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

VICTOR CRAIG BLACKBURN Victor Craig Blackburn, 55 of Pliny, W.Va., husband of Cathy Blackburn, died July 31 in Pleasant Valley Hospital.

Services were held Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Deal Funeral Home; burial followed in the Blackburn Family Cemetery, Pliny.

EARL H. BLACKSHIRE SR. Earl H. Blackshire Sr., 97, a longtime resident of Charleston and Scott Depot, died Sunday, August 5, 2012, in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he resided with his son, Douglas, and daughter-inlaw, Sherry, for the past seven years.

Mr. Blackshire was the widower of Helen L. Blackshire. He retired from Union Carbide after 35 years of service. He was born November 7, 1914, in Gassaway and grew up in Stumptown. In his youth he was a farmer, lumberjack, storekeeper, carpenter and jack of many trades. After marrying Helen, they moved to Charleston in 1942 and lived on the West Side for 34 years. They then moved to Teays Valley in 1976, where they lived in Scott Depot for 29 years. Earl loved gardening and kept a garden well into his 80s. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include six children, Roger Lee (wife, Frances) of Hopkinsville, Ky., Jeanette Faye Childers of Princeton, Earl Hale Jr. of Haslet, Texas, Benny Wade (wife, Janet) of Fredericksburg, Va., Douglas Lon (wife, Sherry) of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Betty Joann Croson (husband, Stoney) of Dunbar; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 9, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. Burial followed, beside his wife, in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

ELIZABETH Y. "LIBBY" BRADLEY Elizabeth Y. "Libby" Bradley, 70, of Buffalo, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at the Arbors of Gallipolis, following a long illness. She worked for many years as a school bus driver for the Putnam County Board of Education.

She also owned and operated Libby's Flower Shop in Eleanor.

Libby was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary in Buffalo and worked with many community and civic groups through the years.

Born April 1, 1942, she was the daughter of Julia Gladys Shelton of Logan and the late Raymond Ray Harper. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Charles L. Bradley; and a son,

August 13-17,2012 – Page 7 William Joseph Shelton.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by stepsons, Gary Wayne Bradley of Rainelle, Steven Douglas (Gayle) Bradley of Marengo, Ohio, and John Hill of Rainelle; four grandsons; two granddaughters; five half-sisters; three half-brothers; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, August 4, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Randy Parsons officiating. Burial followed in Buffalo Memorial Park, Buffalo.

Online condolences may be sent to the Bradley family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.

Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.

MARK ALLEN DAVIS Mark Allen Davis, 44, of Culloden passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 at him home after a short illness.

He was employed at Kroger’s Deli Bakery in Teays Valley.

Mark graduated from Hempfeild High School Greensburg, PA and West Virginia State College (University) Institute, WV. Surviving mother Doris Davis of Culloden, WV and Father Dale Davis of Bluefield, WV; sister Diane Wysong and husband Van of Columbus, Ohio; niece Kayla and nephew Derek.

Memorial services were held Friday, August 3, 2012 at Allen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James McGehee officiating. Burial followed in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, West Virginia.

Please visit allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.

THEODORE ROBERT DIXON, JR. Theodore Robert Dixon, Jr., 41, of Fraziers Bottom, passed away Monday July 30, 2012 at Charleston Area Medical Center.

He was born February 4, 1971, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of Georgetta Hynes Dixon of Fraziers Bottom, and the late Theodore Robert Dixon, Sr. He worked for several different restaurants.

There were no public services and Chapman’s Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

VIRGINIA PAULINE FOX Virginia Pauline Fox, 83, of

Hurricane, formerly of Ansted, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012, at CAMC Teays Valley Division.

Born August 25, 1928, in Rich Creek, Va., she was a daughter of the late Benjamin C. and Margret Cecil Morrison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Virgil M. Fox; three brothers; and five sisters.

She was a former employee of the State Police Academy.

Surviving are her children, Marlyn Kay Harris (Charles Harris) of Hurricane and James Allen Fox of Temple, Texas; her sister, Hazel Williams of Hampton, Va.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held Sunday, August 5, in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Rich Creek, with the Rev. Jason Smith officiating.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, assisted the family.

GENE R. HENLEY Gene R. Henley, 77, of St. Albans, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Sunday, August 5, 2012, at home.

Gene was born October 26, 1934, in Joe's Creek (Boone County), and was a son of Clarence and Lottie Payne Henley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Allen Henley; five sisters; and five brothers.

He graduated from Sherman High School in 1952 and remained an active alumnus, serving as treasurer of his class. He worked for DuPont for five years.

He retired from C&O Motors, where he was a top salesman in all divisions and was a member of Legion of Leaders. Gene was a longtime active member of Washington Street Church of Christ, St. Albans.

After retirement, Gene enjoyed his antique car and going to car shows, where he won many trophies. He also enjoyed working at Casdorph and Curry Funeral Home, where his outgoing personality and love of people gave him great pleasure.

Gene was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and loved his family, which included 12 siblings, numerous nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathryn Mitchell Henley; daughter, Cathy Lankford of St. Albans; granddaughter, Lauren

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Page 8 – August 13-17,2012 Lankford of New York City, N.Y.; grandson, Zachary Gene Lankford of Birmingham, Ala.; brother, Jack Henley of Wooster, Ohio; sister, Linda Schnitzer of Houston, Texas; and his beloved toy poodle, Oreo.

A celebration of Gene's life was held Friday, August 10, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Minister Eddie Cooper officiating. Entombment followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

The family requests that donations are made to Washington Street Church of Christ, 601 Washington St., St. Albans, WV 25177.

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

CLEO HINKLE Cleo Hinkle, 90, of Blue Ridge, Va., formerly of Scott Depot, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2012, after a very long and prosperous life.

He was, along with his wife, Jane, a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, St. Albans, for 35 years. After moving to Virginia they became members of Colonial Baptist Church in Blue Ridge, where they were faithful in attendance and Cleo often served as an usher. He was retired from C&P Telephone Co. of West Virginia after 35 years and was also retired from the West Virginia National Guard, where he served as warrant officer. During his retirement years he worked for the One Call System, Miss Utility of West Virginia, as a liaison manager. Cleo was a member of the Good Sam Club in West Virginia, where he and Jane loved traveling in their motor home as often as they could.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Annie Jane Hinkle; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hinkle; brothers, Alfonso Hinkle, Tennis Hinkle, Boyd Hinkle and Leo Hinkle; sister, Gladys Hinkle Young; his son-in-law, Larry C. Smith; grandson-in-law, Abel Rivera; granddaughter, Westa Nicole Holland; and greatgrandson, Carson Joseph Smith.

Surviving are his four daughters and their husbands, Jackie and Robert Point of Blue Ridge, Kathy Smith of California, Mo., Bobbie and Jerry White of Magnolia, Ky., and Mary Ellen and Gary Holland of Cloverdale, Va.; 11 grandchildren, Mollie Jackson, Rob Point Jr., Margie Fields, Carson Smith, Jane Ann Taggart, Eric

Smith, Michelle Tarpley, Amanda White, Jason White, Matthew Holland and Christina Holland Kilbane; and 14 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Friday, August 10, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, and the Rev. Fred Connery will be officiating. Interment followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, with military honors.

GENE F. HYRE Gene F. Hyre, 73, of St. Albans, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

Born June 4, 1939, in Nitro, he was a son of the late Herbert F. and Dolly Patton Hyre.

Gene was a 1957 graduate of St. Albans High School and a 1962 graduate of West Virginia State College with a B.S. in mathematics and physics. He was a systems analyst for the West Virginia Department of Highways, and also taught for a time for Kanawha County schools.

He was a master muzzle loader builder and a member of Mountaineer Flintlock Rifle Association. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing and photography. He enjoyed his friends, and his family was most important to him.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Judy Hyre of St. Albans; children, Mark (Patti) Hyre of York, S.C., and Kimberly Bennett of Sheffield, England; grandchildren, Grace Hyre of York and Chloe Hyre-Barton of Sheffield; and brothers, Mike Hyre of Given and Richard Hyre of Hurricane.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 6, at BartlettChapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Deborah Reed officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

Memorial contributions in Gene's name may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 253872536.

To share a memory of Gene or to express condolences visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

RONNEY JOE JORDAN Ronney Joe Jordan, 44, of St. Albans, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his home. He was a former employee of the city of Dunbar.

Surviving are his son, Noah Jordan, and daughter, Alisha Casto.

Also surviving are five brothers and nine sisters.

Funeral services were held Friday, August 3 at Cunningham Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Jack Henry officiating.

Arrangements were in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

STEVEN EDWARD "STEVE" JORDAN Steven Edward "Steve" Jordan, 46, of Campbells Creek, passed away suddenly at home, Thursday, August 2, 2012. Steve was employed as a security guard with Charleston Job Corps and was previously employed with K9 Security and Protection Services, Hickory, N.C. He was a 1985 graduate of DuPont High School.

Steve had a kind, loving spirit and enjoyed fishing, sports, target shooting and was always willing to help anyone in need. Steve never met a stranger.

Steve was preceded in death by his stepfather, Paul Dimitroff of St. Albans.

Steve is survived by his mother, Carol Hawkins Dimitroff of St. Albans; his father, Jadie Ray Jordan of Charleston; daughters, Yvette (Johnny) Coats and Breanna Page Jordan; son, Zachary Steven Jordan, all from Hickory, N.C.; brothers, Paul Ray (Garnet) Jordan of Charleston, Mark (Kathy) Jordan of Conyers, Ga., and Keith (Rema) Jordan of Belle; grandchildren, Chloe, Kiki and Sable Coats; and several nieces and nephews.

Steve shared the last years of his life with his loving fiancĂŠe, Janet Miller Bostic, and her two children, Brittney and Jason Bostic.

Steve was an active supporter of DuPont Middle School sports and the Northeast Baseball League. He cherished the new friendships he made with the parents and children associated with these activities.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 6, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with the Rev. Gary Riley officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

The family would like to express their gratitude to a special "sister," Diane Jordan, and also Cathryn "KitKat" Jordan, Steve's devoted niece, for their love and support.

Online guestbook for Steven Edward "Steve" Jordan may be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com.

DELORIS A. KING Mrs. Deloris A. King, 61, of Poca passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West.

She was a lifelong resident of Putnam County. She bowled for many years at Town and Country Lanes and was a loving mom and grandmother.

Deloris was preceded in death by her parents, Hollis and Helena

The Putnam Standard Warner; stepfather, Rodney Barnett; sister, Virginia Jean Warner; brother, Ray Warner; and nephew, James Barnett.

She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Thomas E. King; sons, Earl Lee Conway of Cross Lanes, and Danny A. Conway of El Paso, Texas; daughterin-law, Jo Anna Conway of El Paso, Texas; daughters, Elizabeth A Conway of Indiana, and Tracy L. and husband, Todd Pringle, of Poca; brothers, Clyde Warner of Kentucky, and Darrell "Jim" and wife, Jeanette Warner, of Buffalo; sisters, Cathy Barnett of Nitro, and Anna Warner of Ohio; nine grandchildren; one step-grandone step-greatchild; grandchild; special friend, Ora Mae Goodman; and a host of family and friends .

A tribute to the life of Deloris A. King was held Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Willard Beller officiating. Burial followed at Center Point Cemetery, Liberty.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the King family

PATSY A. KING Mrs. Patsy A. King, 81, of Poca went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West.

Patsy was a loving Christian mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She loved to paint portraits and to quilt.

Patsy was preceded in death by her son, James Earl King.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Earl "Rooster" King; two daughters, Frances and husband, Kerry Burnside, of Bancroft and Vada Webster of Rock Branch; two sisters, Virginia Deal and Rowena Pickens; six grandchildren; three foster grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A tribute to the life of Patsy A. King was held Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Saterfield officiating. Burial followed in the Asbury Cemetery.

The family asks that memorial donations are made to Kanawha Hospice, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25312.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the King family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

ROSA LINDA KIRK Rosa Linda Kirk, 57, of Buffalo, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012, following a sudden illness.

Born September 15, 1954, she was the daughter of Alberta Mae Goddard of Buffalo. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Shane Skeens. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her three sons, Ricky Lee

Skeens, Randy Alan Skeens and Gerald Edward Cremeans, and one daughter, Kera Mae Cremeans. Linda is also survived by her brother, Michael Goddard of Buffalo; grandchildren, Taylor Renay Cremeans and Destiny Dawn Cremeans; and six additional grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 9, at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Tom Legg officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to the family, and the online guestbook signed, by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.

Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.

JENNIFER LYNN RACER LIGHT Jennifer Lynn Racer Light, 27, of St. Albans, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012, in Lincoln County.

She was born May 13, 1985, in Charleston, and attended King's River Worship Center in St. Albans.

She is survived by her parents, Ward E. and Cathy Caldwell Racer of St. Albans; children, Christian, Tyler and Alyssa Coffman of Hurricane; brother, Ward Racer of St. Albans; paternal grandmother, Betty Racer of Culloden; maternal grandmother, Joyce Caldwell of St. Albans; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were held Friday, August 3, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Ron Crum officiating.

Burial followed in Young Cemetery, St. Albans.

To share a memory or express condolences visit www.bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com.

HANNA BETH MANN Hanna Beth Mann, 12-year-old daughter of Matthew Karl and Samantha Ann Ellis Mann of St. Albans, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital in Charleston. She was born August 18, 1999, in Charleston. Hanna attended McKinley Middle School in St. Albans, where she was on the tennis team. She also loved playing soccer. She attended St. Andrew United Methodist Church in St. Albans.

Hanna was cherished by every person she ever met. She had the ability to see us all as we wish we were. She was the best of us all and the world will be a much darker place without her.

She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Leck and Sadi Ellis and Homer and Ina Smith; and paternal great-grandparents, Otis and Evelyn Mann and R.M. and Helen Shumate.

In addition to her parents, Hanna is survived by her brother, Connor Matthew Mann of the home; maternal grandparents, Benny and Judy Smith Ellis of Wharncliffe; paternal grandparents, David Wayne and Shelia Ray

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The Putnam Standard Shumate Mann of Athens; uncle, Matthew Ellis and wife, Delores; aunts, Sebrina Cook and husband, Tom, Sarah Hanshaw and husband, Terry, and Sherrie Ward and husband, Matthew; and several cousins.

A memorial service to celebrate Hanna's life was conducted Friday, August 3, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, St. Albans.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kanawha/Charleston Humane Association (KCHA), 1248 Greenbrier St., Charleston, WV 25311.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.seaverfuneralservice.com.

The Mann family was assisted

by Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton.

GUY "MOON" MULLINS Guy "Moon" Mullins, 57, of Deland, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2012.

He was a veteran of the USMC and a friend to all.

Preceding him in death were his father, Ralph W. Williams, and his brother, Timmy Mullins.

Surviving him are his wife of 29 years, Michele Mullins; sons, Josh Mullins of Deland and T.J. Mullins and wife, Jami, of Deland; daughter, Whitnee Vescera and husband, Chris, of Deland; mother, Eunice E. Carnessali of Hurricane; brother, Larry Mullins of Minerva, Ohio; sisters, Kathy Johnson and husband, Larry, of Minerva, Teri Mullins of Hurricane and Tina McCallister and husband, Richard, of Hurricane; and granddaughter, Laycee Mullins of Deland.

Funeral services were held

Thursday, August 9, at North Charleston Apostolic Church with Pastor Anthony Moss officiating. Burial, with military honors, followed in Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Institute.

The family will accept memorial online condolences at cpjfuneralhome.com.

Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home assisted the Mullins family.

AUDREY PAULA SANTMYER Audrey Paula Santmyer, 79, of Hurricane, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

Born June 30, 1933, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Josephine Grabarkiewicz Zagorski. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jack Zagorski; his wife, Dorothy; and a great-grandson, Christian Santmyer.

Audrey was retired from Columbia Gas Transmission and was an active member of The Catholic Church of the Ascension, participating in Adoration and Rosary services of the Church.

Surviving are her husband, Robert L. Santmyer, with whom she would have celebrated 54 years of marriage on September 27; her children and their families, Pamela Parsons (Roy) of Fraziers Bottom, Diane Burke (Thomas) of Hurricane and their children, Erin and Caitlin, Robert B. Santmyer (Jennifer) of Nitro and their children, Scott, Danielle, Matthew Santmyer and Kyle and Kassie Nolan, and Mara

Pauley (Dennis Dawson) of Nitro; and five great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, August 4, at The Catholic Church of the Ascension celebrated by the Rev. Father Harry C. Cramer.

Entombment followed in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane.

Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1601 Second Ave., Charleston, WV 25387.

AVALEE VIRGINIA WILLIAMS "The beauty of our Mother's love lingers still. Every spring the flowers will appear and birds will sing again ... life goes on. And in our hearts the memory of our Mother will go on living forever."

Avalee Virginia Williams, formerly of Black Betsy, passed away June 20, 2012, in Vero Beach, Fla. She was born to the late John Howard Williams and Gertrude Alice Lett Williams on August 8, 1923, in the small mining town of Black Betsy.

After graduating from Poca High School, she and her sister, Rosemary, traveled to Ohio to work at an airplane factory. There the sisters earned the name "Rosie the Riveter" for their part in the war effort. When she returned home, she became a secretary for Baldwin Supply Company in Charleston, married and started her family in Rainelle. In the early 1960s she

August 13-17,2012 – Page 9 moved her family to Florida, looking for a better life for herself and her small children. She fell in love with the warm air and sunshine and remained there until the Lord called her home. She was of the Baptist faith and she loved the Lord.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, Houston, Juanita, Pauline, Earl "Bus," Rose, June and Bill; her only son, Harry Lee "Buddy" Sothen; and her granddaughter, Lynn Marie Montgomery.

Left to cherish her memory are her youngest brother, Frank (Janet) Williams; her four daughters, Suzanne Laster, Lynn (Freddie) Wingfield, Patricia Sothen and Rita Jarrett; 10 grandchildren, Celeste, Bobby, Hope, Alix, Emily, Freddie, Brock, Chris, Mike and Jasmin; 11 great-grandchildren, Hannah, Kayla, Trevor, Colton, Jayden, Kylie, Bella, Tim, Nathan, Noah and Haleigh Grace; and a host of other loving family and friends.

A celebration of her life was held (on her birthday) Wednesday, August 8, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca.

Please make donations to Attison McClanahan Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 100, Poca, WV 25159.

"There never was a time that you and I did not exist ... Nor there a future in which we cease to be ..."

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, assisted the Williams family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hardingfamilygroup.com.

MARIAN ZAMIELA Marian Zamiela, 80, of Charleston, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012, after a long illness, at her son's home in Stuart, Fla. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Sara Connelly Reinacher.

She retired after 45 years of service with CAMC, where she worked as a billing clerk. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank E. Zamiela, who passed in November 2009; and a brother, Louis Reinacher.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Keith Zamiela and Jill of Stuart and Kevin Zamiela and Ellen of Dunbar; and three grandchildren, Christian, Tallee and Chloe, all of Stuart. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Gaye Reinacher of Charleston; two nieces, Laura Hunt of Charleston and Cindy Bailey of Winfield; and many friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 9, at BarlowBonsall Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis D. Sparks officiating.

Entombment followed in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

The family requests donations are made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25311.

You may send your condolences to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home was entrusted to handle the arrangements.

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Time For Service

Time For Service ~ Area Church Services ~ Teays Valley Church of God ~ 4430 Teays Valley Road, PO Box 270, Scott Depot, WV 25526 www.tvcog.org - (304)757-9222.

Service times: Sunday’s - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:15 a.m.

Morning Worship, 6 p.m.

Evening Discipleship. Wednesday’s: 6:45 p.m. Evening Discipleship. Pastor Melissa Pratt.

Winfield Community Church ~ 144 Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV, 25560. (304) 5861146. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Michael Hurlbert.

Mt. Salem UM Church ~ 4-1/2 miles East of Hurricane on Rt. 60 across from covered bridge, on left. Sunday: Morning worship 9:30; Sunday School 10:30.

Wednesday Bible study 7:00 P.M.; Family night first Wednesday of each month @ 7:00 P.M. Pastor: Ralph Kernen (304) 7578446.

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant ~ Living the Love of Jesus Christ. 2438 US Route 60, Hurricane, WV 25526. 304-5622012, pcclife.com Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Buffalo Church of God ~ Corner of Rt 62 & Church Street, Buffalo (Putnam Co.). Sunday: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Worship. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Midweek Service. Pastor Wayne Burch. 304-937-3447.

Winfield United Methodist Church ~ Looking for a church family? Join us at Winfield United Methodist Church, 20 Radwin Drive (Behind McDonald’s) Winfield. Two services 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Jim Richards.

Sousanah FWB Church ~ Charley Creek Road, Culloden.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Night Service 7:00

p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor: Ronnie Brown.

Springdale Free Will Baptist Church ~ Cow Creek Road, Hurricane (Directions: Off Rt 34, 21/2 miles on Cow Creek Road, stay on left fork of Cow Creek.

Church is on the right). Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m. Pastor Larry Cooper. 5625389.

Teays Valley Church of the Nazarene ~ 3937 Teays Valley Road, Teays, WV 25569 (Mail: PO Box 259). Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning worship; 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship. Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. Prayer Gathering, Children & Teen Programs. Last Saturday of each month; Clothing Closet from 9 am until noon. Free clothes for everyone! Pastor: Rev. Charles V. Williams. Phone: 304757-8400.

First Baptist Church ~ “Connecting People to Jesus Christ” 2635 Main Street, Hurricane, WV, 25526 – 304-562-9281. Dr. James E. Lutz, Senior Pastor. Sunday services: 8:50 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Sunday School – 10 a.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m. www.fbcoh.com.

Good Hope Baptist Church ~ Turkey Creek Road, Hurricane.

Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m.

Ascension Catholic Church ~ 905 Hickory Mill Rd., Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-5816. Services: Saturday evening 5:30 p.m.

Sunday morning 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Rev. Neil R. Buchlein, Pastor. www.ascensionwv.com Cross of Grace Lutheran Church ~ 30 Grace Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. 304-562-0616.

Sunday - 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Pastor Jerry Kliner, STS. “Where people discover Jesus and grow in Faith”. www.crossof-grace.org

day 7 p.m. Pastor Nathan Morris (304)543-8053. A new beginning on the old path.

Bethel Baptist – Upper Mud River Road ~ Sias, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday night 6 p.m.; Wednesday night 7 p.m.

Scott Depot Christ Fellowship ~ 4345 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot, WV. 757-9166. Pastor Dr. Rod Taylor. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Mid Week Service 7 p.m. www.thedepotlive.com

Glad Tidings Assembly of God ~ 121 Mill Road, Hurricane, WV, 25526. Adult & Children’s Service Sunday 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m. Church Phone 304-5623074. Pastor: Rebekah Jarrell.

Asst. Pastor: Aaron Hill.

TeaysValley Baptist Church ~ Dr. John D. Smith, Pastor. 3926 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV, 25526.

304-757-9306. www.teaysvalleybaptist.com Sunday: Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship & Children’s Church 10:30 a.m.; Evening worship 6 p.m.; Choir Rehearsal 5 p.m.; Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer 7 p.m.; Awana 7 p.m.

All services are interpreted for the deaf. TV Service on Suddenlink Channel 2, Wed. 8:30 – 9 p.m.

Radio Program WEMM 8:30 p.m.

Thursday.

Lakeview Christian Church 108 Lakeview Drive, Hurricane, WV, 25526. Services: Sunday – 11 am and 6:30 pm; Wednesday – 7 pm. Pastor: Jeff Maynard. Phone 304-562-9265.

Buffalo Presbyterian Church ~ 2125 Buffalo Road, Buffalo, WV, 25033. Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Worship Sunday Service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Service – Bible Study, 7 p.m. Pastor – Denver Tucker.

Buffalo Nazarene Church ~ Rt. 62, Buffalo, WV, 25033. Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.; Sunday night Worship Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Pastor Sherry Kinsey 937-3258.

Otter Branch Church ~ Box 213, 18 Mile Road, Buffalo, WV, 25033 Sunday School Service 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m.

Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Pastor Mike Tucker.

Manilla Chapel ~ Manilla Chapel, Manilla Ridge Road, Robertsburg, WV. Sunday: Morning service 10 a.m.; Evening service 6 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Way of Truth Tabernacle ~ 900 Roosevelt Dr., Eleanor, WV. Services: Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m.; Wednes-

Main Street Church of Christ ~ 2582 Main Street, Hurricane, WV. Sunday Bible Study 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sunday night 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday night 7 p.m. Minister Douglas Minton. Everyone welcome.

Winfield Presbyterian Church ~ Winfield Presbyterian Church, 4th and Ferry Streets. “A praying community where friendship counts.” Cherrie Sizemore, Minister. Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Looking for a church to call “home”? We would like to be that place.

Pine Grove Church of Christ ~ 4504 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot. 304-757-8543 (o); 304757-2866 (h). prediger1@verizon.net. Sunday morning Bible Classes 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.;

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Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Studies 7:00 p.m. Tm Jorgensen, Minister.

Grandview Baptist Church, Red House. Sunday school – 10 am; Sunday evening 7 pm; Wednesday 7 pm. Pastor: Woody Willard.

Winfield Church of the Nazarene ~ 2986 Winfield Rd., Winfield, WV 25213. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Praise Service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday Kidz & Teens 7 p.m.; Wednesday Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Pastor Robert Fulton, 304586-2180.

Laywell Church of Christ ~ Sycamore Road, Hurricane, WV. Services: Sunday Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m. Phone number for more information, 304-562-6135.

Kanawha Valley Baptist Church ~ 949 Roosevelt Ave., (U.S. Rt. 62), Eleanor, WV 25070. Pastors: John Hage and Art Hage. Phone 304-437-3513 and 304-437-2740.

Services: 3:00 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church ~ Rt. 3 Box 97 (6242 Trace Fork Rd.), Hurricane, WV 25526. Phone 304-562-5880.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Children’s Emmy Club, 7 p.m.

Wednesday. Everyone welcome.

Providence Baptist Church ~ Rocky Step Road, Scott Depot, WV. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday night 7 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Bob Kelly. Phone 304-586-2832.

As a service to our community we will list your church in our weekly “Time For Service” free of charge as space provides.

Just send us • The Name of Your Church • Where Your Church Is Located • The Days And Times of Church Services • Pastor’s Name • Phone Number Simply fax or mail this information to us or give us a call at (304) 743-6731.

P.O. Box 186 Culloden, WV 25510 Phone: 304-743-6731 Fax: 304-562-6214

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MOBILE HOME PARTS: WINTER SPECIALS – Doors, Skirting, Windows, etc. (304) 391-5863. (rtc 10-11 hmo)

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MILTON APARTMENT FOR RENT – 1 BR upstairs. Electric range/refrigerator.

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EMPLOYMENT: CCCSO IS GROWING – We are looking for CNAʼs and Home Care Aide that would like to grow with us. Starting wage: CNAʼs $8.75; Home Care Aid $8.00. For more information please contact Mrs. Perry at 304-529-4952. (2tc 2-21)

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VALLEY PARK FROM PAGE 1 of ceremonies for the groundbreaking event.

Pray Construction President Mark Grigsby said that work would begin immediately on the project and is expected to be completed by November or December, depending on weather conditions.

“This is exciting for us. It is always a thrill for us to do work in our home county,” said Grigsby.

Pray Construction is located in Scott Depot.

Pray Construction submitted the low bid on the project of $1,449,700.

Jack Bailey can be reached at jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com.

(Top left photo) This artist’s rendition shows the new features, including a soccer field, maintenance building and additional parking, that will be added as part of an expansion of Valley Park. (Top right photo) Putnam County Commissioner Joe Haynes speaks to the crowd in advance of a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, Aug. 14, for the expansion of Valley Park in Hurricane. Photos by Jack Bailey

Marshall men’s women’s soccer teams to play games at Hurricane High

By Jack Bailey jackbailey@theputnamstandard.com

HURRICANE – Both Marshall University’s men’s and women’s soccer teams will play home games at Hurricane High School this fall, while a new multi-million dollar soccer complex is built in Huntington.

Marshall University’s men’s soccer team will split the hosting

of its home matches between Hurricane High School and the Fields at Trace Fork in Charleston. In all, the men’s team will play four home matches at Hurricane High School this fall.

The men’s soccer games to be played in Hurricane are as follows: • Saturday, Oct. 13 vs. South Carolina at 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, Oct. 17 vs. Ken-

tucky at 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, Oct. 23 vs. FIU at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, Nov. 3 vs. UCF at 7 p.m.

“It’s unfortunate we will have to play this season’s home games outside of Huntington on unfamiliar fields,” said men’s head coach Bob Gray, “but we feel really good about the team we have returning this year and with the

addition of some quality newcomers we have every reason to be excited about the season ahead.”

Marshall’s women’s soccer team will play two home games at Hurricane High School this season, in addition to games at Huntington High School.

Marshall’s women’s team will take on UTEP on Sunday, Sept.

23, at 1 p.m. at Hurricane High

School, and will face SMU on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m. at Hurricane.

The move to play games outside of Huntington this season came as the result of growth in Marshall’s athletic department. A new indoor practice facility and sports medicine facility are under construction on the site where the men’s and women’s soccer teams previously played.