Obituaries for July 18, 1999

Mary L. Anderson

BUCKHANNON -- Mary L. Anderson, 72, of Route 1, French Creek, died Thursday, July 15, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born May 1, 1927, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Edgar and Ruby Stevens Starr.
Her husband, Harold V. Anderson, survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. David (Helen) Egeler, Alabama; one son, Thomas V. Anderson, St. Cloud, Fla.; one sister, Loretta Pinkston, Parkersburg; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Anderson was Methodist.
At the request of the family, Mrs. Anderson was cremated.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to a church of your choice.
Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel, Buckhannon, is in charge of the arrangements.

Kenny Campbell

SHINNSTON -- Kenny Campbell, 66, of Nutter Fort, formerly of Martinsburg, died Friday, July 16, 1999, in a local nursing home.
He was born Feb. 21, 1933, in Owings, a son of the late Alston Hobert and Carmen Faye Swiger Campbell.
Surviving are two daughters, Chaleese Brown, Tennessee, and Charla Beth Campbell, North Carolina; one son, David Campbell, North Carolina; four brothers, Shirley Swiger, Lumberport, Hobert Campbell, Clarksburg, and William Campbell and John Campbell, both of Fairmont; two sisters, Doris Swiger, Bridgeport, and Mary Heston, Fairmont; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Campbell had retired from Bell Atlantic with over 20 years of service.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served from 1952-1956.
Mr. Campbell was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Veterans.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston, is in charge of the arrangements.

Alden H. Dorsey

Alden Hawkins Dorsey, 84, of Franklin, died Friday, July 16, 1999, in the Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg following an extended illness.
He was born April 6, 1915, in Fowler Knob, Nicholas County, a son of the late John and Margaret Jane O'Dell Dorsey.
His wife, Orland Rose Ruddle Dorsey, whom he married on Dec. 21, 1946, survives.
Also surviving are two sons and one daughter-in-law, John P. Dorsey, Franklin, and William O. and Linda Dorsey, Clarksburg; three daughters, Mrs. Danny (Mary Rose) Junkins, Arthur, Mrs. Greg (Sherry) Chambers, Franklin, and Mrs. Randy (Angie) Donlin, Fairmont; one stepson, James R. Smith, Hanceville, Ala.; one sister, Velma Hughes, Mt. Nebo; six grandchildren, Jennifer E. Dorsey, Abby Junkins, Christopher Donlin, Heather Donlin, Emily Chambers, and Allison Chambers; and two stepgrandchildren, Kristine Smith and Michael Smith.
He was preceded in death by one infant son, Reginald Dorsey; and one brother, Charles Dorsey, Harrisburg.
Mr. Dorsey was a member of the Franklin Presbyterian Church for over 50 years where he had served as elder and many other offices of the church.
He attended Nicholas County High School, graduated from Morgantown High School in 1938, and graduated from West Virginia University in 1942.
Mr. Dorsey was a well known teacher in Franklin. Starting his career in teaching at Circleville High School in Circleville in Jan. 1943, he moved to Franklin in 1946. Teaching at Franklin High School, he taught biology, science, vocational agriculture, industrial arts, and farm mechanics shop. He retired in 1980 with 37 1/2 years of service.
Friends will be received at the Kimble Funeral Home, South Main Street, Franklin, from 6-9-p.m. today. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Franklin Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Brian D. Weger presiding. Interment will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin.
Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, Clarksburg, is in charge of the arrangements.

Harold E. Flanagan

Harold E. Flanagan, 73, of Route 1, Spring Hill Chapel Addition, Clarksburg, died Friday, July 16, 1999, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born Nov. 20, 1925, in Parsons, a son of the late McClellan and Clara Cosner Flanagan.
Twice married, his first wife, Ruth Jean Mick Flanagan, preceded him in death in 1992. His second wife, Joyce Runion Flanagan, whom he married on Feb. 18, 1995, survives.
Also surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Jim Wilson, Clarksburg; four granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Amy and Jeff Strange, Plymouth, Mich., Lisa and Eric Leibering, Charlotte, N.C., Rebecca and Steve George and Sarah and Scott Weese, all of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Flanagan was a retired school teacher with the United Technical Center with over 20 years of service.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served during World War II.
Mr. Flanagan was a member of the Clarksburg Lodge No. 52 Loyal Order of Moose.
He was Protestant.
Friends will be received at the Davis Funeral Home, 443 W. Pike St., Clarksburg, from 4-8 p.m. Monday. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Eric Faust officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Harrison County American Heart Association, P.O. Box 12110, Charleston, WV 25302.

Carl E. Harper

BUCKHANNON -- Carl E. Harper, 76, of Grafton, formerly of Buckhannon, died Friday, July 16, 1999, in the Grafton City Hospital.
He was born Dec. 28, 1922, in Dryfork, a son of the late Fred and Cynthia Judy Harper.
His wife, Thelma Snyder Harper, whom he married Sept. 23, 1945, survives.
Also surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Jim Overfield, and Margie and Dennie Caynor, all of Buckhannon; two sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Carol Harper, Biloxi, Miss., and Terry and Anna Mae Harper, Grafton; one sister, Kathleen Wade, Belpre, Ohio; one brother, Khlar Harper, Norton; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by three grandsons.
Mr. Harper was an auctioneer for 30 years.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Friends will be received at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home, 95 S. Kanawha St., Buckhannon, from 4-9 p.m. today. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald Butcher officiating. Interment will follow in the Sand Run Baptist Church Cemetery. The Buckhannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3663 and Frank B. Barlett Post No. 7 American Legion will conduct military honors consisting of honor guard, firing squad and flag presentation.

Sherman B. Lewis Sr.

SALEM -- Sherman B. "Fuzz" Lewis Sr., 60, of Route 19, Hepzibah community, Clarksburg, died at 9:40 p.m. Friday, July 16, 1999, at his son's residence in Dobson, N.C., following an extended illness.
He was born Oct. 5, 1938, in Clarksburg, a son of the late Clarence and Ethel Murphy Lewis.
Surviving are two daughters, Vennessa J. Myers and Joy L. (Jeffrey) Clayton, both of Clarksburg; three sons, Robert D. (Ronda) Lewis, Dobson, Sherman B. Lewis Jr., and Dale E. (Darnell) Lewis, both of Clarksburg; two sisters, Ruby Mayle and Francis Webb, both of Salem; three brothers, Argyle Lewis, Salem, Earnest "Buck" Lewis, Florida, and Kenneth Lewis, Clarksburg; five grandchildren, Brandon Lewis, Shinnston, Amie Myers, Devin Lewis, Sydney Lewis, and David Clayton, all of Clarksburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Lewis had formerly been employed as a roofer with the Sutter's Roofing and Sheet Metal Company of Clarksburg.
He was Methodist.
Friends will be received at the Harbert Funeral Home, Inc., 287 W. Main St., Salem, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. David Cook officiating. Interment will follow in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Quiet Dell.

Mary S. Mawyer

Mary S. Mawyer, 89, of Hamill Avenue, Clarksburg, died Saturday, July 17, 1999, at her residence following a brief illness.
She was born May 15, 1910, in Aviles, Spain, a daughter of the late Manuel and Sabina Rodriguez Fernandez.
Her husband, Charles Mawyer, preceded her in death on April 30, 1985.
Surviving are two twin daughters, Sabina Mawyer, Clarksburg, and Mrs. Michael (Trena) Kirk, Clarksburg; five grandchildren, Mrs. Shane (Jennifer) Wilhelm, Mrs. Michael (Michelle) Fincham, Mrs. Joseph (Bridget) Sugars, Robert Kirk, and Patricia Kirk; three sisters, Mrs. Nieves Gonzalez, Clarksburg, Mrs. Eleina Cistaro, Clarksburg, and Mrs. Josephine Fernandez, Clarksburg; and four great-grandsons.
She was also preceded in death by four brothers.
Mrs. Mawyer was a past state president of the Letter Carriers Ladies Auxiliary, past local president of Letter Carriers Ladies Auxiliary, was a member of the Hispanic Club, and a member of the St. James Catholic Church, where she was also a member of the St. James Altar Rosary Society.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to People's Hospice, P.O. Box 1680, Clarksburg, WV 26302-1680 or Boys Town.

Lilyan McGee

FAIRMONT-- Lilyan McGee, 89, of Newton Street, Fairmont, died Friday, July 16, 1999, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 26, 1909, in Upshur County, a daughter of the late Elza and Ettie Ann Goodwin Simmons.
Her husband, Omar Dentis McGee, preceded her in death in 1986.
Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Judith Marilyn and Andrew J. Mullins and Joan Ruth and Gary D. Michael, all of Fairmont, and Janet Anne and David S. Elder, Barrackville; one brother, Willard Simmons, Elkins; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.
Mrs. McGee was Protestant.
She was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 34.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Ford Funeral Home, Ford Chapel, 201 Columbia St., Fairmont, at 7 p.m. today. Interment will follow at a later date in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Fairmont.

William A. Randolph

BUCKHANNON - William Andrew Randolph, of Buckhannon, died Friday, July 16, 1999, in the St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born July 16, 1999, in Buckhannon, the son of Michael Scott Randolph and Heather Jo Queen, both of Buckhannon.
Surviving are his paternal grandparents, Valeri and Roy Randolph, Buckhannon; his maternal grandfather, Joseph Queen, Vernal, Utah; and his great-grandmother, Joann McCue, Buckhannon.
There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Mt. Union Church Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Beckner officiating.
Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home, 95 S. Kanawha St., Buckhannon, is in charge of the arrangements.

Warren D. Richards

SALEM -- Warren Dewayne Richards, 45, of Water Street, died Friday, July 16, 1999, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born Aug. 22, 1953, in Grafton, a son of Aubry Richards and the late Edna Ruth Fulton Richards.
Surviving are his stepmother, Mary Cummings Richards; two brothers, John Neil Richards, Mt. Clare, and David Clyde Richards, Salem; one sister, Brenda Lynn Richards, Stonewood; one stepbrother, James L. Cummings, Philippi; one stepsister, Denise Karlen, Mt. Clare; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Richards was Protestant.
He was a former employee of R.G. Motors and Harry Green Chevrolet.
Friends will be received at the Greathouse Funeral Home, Salem Chapel, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Paul Flanigan conducting the service. Interment will follow in the K.P. Memorial Park.

Annie Richman

FAIRMONT -- Annie Patton Richman, 61, of Fairmont, died Saturday, July 17, 1999, in the Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown.
She was born July 16, 1938, in Hudson, N.Y., a daughter of the late William J. and Gertrude F. Welch Patton.
Her husband, Jack G. Richman, whom she married on May 10, 1988, survives.
Also surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Debbie Ray Scanlon, Hermosa Beach, Calif.; one daughter, Jennifer Jane Scanlon, Redondo Beach, Calif.; one stepson, Jack G. Richman Jr., Litchfield, N.H.; one stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Robin S. Richman and Timothy Shea, Hollis, N.H.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Toni and Robert Finch, Hudson, N.Y., and Jane and Vernon Mize, Baldwinsville, N.Y.; two stepgrandchildren, Cillian Shea and Morgan Shea, Hollis; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Olive Patton; and one aunt, Gertrude Biery.
Mrs. Richman was a homemaker.
She was a member of the Fairmont Field Club bridge groups.
Mrs. Richman enjoyed her home and garden.
She was a Roman Catholic.
Friends will be received at the Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Molnar and Bob Kidwell officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in the Cedar Park Cemetery in Hudson, N.Y.

Charles E. Stout

FLATWOODS -- Charles Eugene Stout, 75, of Riffle, died Friday, July 16, 1999, at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center after an extended illness.
He was born Jan. 5, 1924, in Braxton County, a son of the late Otis Leonard and Mary Byrd Riffle Stout.
His wife, Louise Stout, preceded him in death on Sept. 12, 1976.
Surviving are three daughters, Roberta Ann Stout, Millersville, Md., Carol Elizabeth Stout, Riffle, and Charmain Sue Watson, Richmond, Va.; two sons, David Allen Young, Maryland, and Calvin Eugene Young, Glen Burnie, Md.; one sister, Mary Gene McAtee, Gulfport, Miss.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers.
Mr. Stout was a retired truck driver for Mrs. Smith's Pie Co.
He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.
Mr. Stout was a Methodist.
He had a love for horses his whole life.
Friends will be received at the Stockert-Gibson Funeral Home, Flatwoods, from 6-9 p.m. today. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Pleasant Dale Methodist Church at Riffle with the Rev. William E. Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in the Riffle Cemetery in Riffle.