Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Irene Florence Stump

Irene Florence Stump
Age 74, of Weston, passed away Monday, March 08, 2010, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, following an extended illness.

She was born October 29, 1935, in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Ewell Stump and Nora Gross Stump.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander A. Stump on August 28, 2000; three daughters, Deborah Kay Beane, Nora Darlene Stump and Charlene Marie Stump; one granddaughter, Lisa Kay Beane; four brothers, Leon Stump, Junior Stump, Robert Stump and Charles Stump; and three sisters, Ester Swiger, Roxie Smith and Violet Beane.
She is survived by eight children, Donald Lee Beane and wife Kay of Jane Lew, Ricky A. Stump and wife Laura of Jane Lew, David W. Stump and wife Betty of Jane Lew, Thelma Jean Ball and husband Jacob of Buckhannon, Rachel Irene Stump of Buckhannon, Alexander A. Stump, Jr. and wife Meshelle of West Milford, Billy Hughes Stump and wife Jennifer of Jane Lew and Evelyn Lavaughn McMillion and husband Eric of Jane Lew; nineteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her loving dog, Holly Jo.

Irene was Pentecostal by faith.

She loved to paint and listen to music.

She spent numerous hours on the computer and tending to her roses.

When she was younger, she worked at Louie Glass and retired from Heartland of Clarksburg as a certified nurse’s aide in September 2000.

Friends may call from 1 to 3 PM Thursday, March 11, at Boyle Funeral Home, 322 Main Avenue, Weston.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, March 11, at the Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mark McMillion officiating.

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Gilmer County Board of Education Meeting Tonight - 03.09.10

The next meeting of Gilmer County Board of Education is tonight Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 7:00 PM.
Meeting is held at Gilmer County High School Library.

Lucille Collins

Lucille Collins
Passed away this morning, Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 7:06 AM.

She is the mother of Jim Collins and Saunnie Hoard of Glenville.

Gilmer County Circuit Court Report - 03.08.10

On Wednesday, March 03, 201 Chief Judge Jack Alsop heard 2 juvenile cases and transferred the Fugitive from Justice case of Ross Lee Marks back to Judge Richard A. Facemire for disposition because Facemire had recently sentenced Marks in a Gilmer County felony case.

On Thursday, March 04, 2010 the Circuit Court room was very full with 13 attorneys, many defendants, various police officers, witnesses, and friends and family members appearing for criminal docket call.

Nine pages of cases were docketed, and although Judge Alsop eventually called the cases that needed capias’ renewed in them, he first called and set the docket for pleas and trials.

Criminal trials were set for Wednesday, March 10, 2010 (the first day petit jurors report), Tuesday, March 16; Tuesday, March 23; Tuesday, June 01 and Thursday, June 03, 2010 as follows:

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 will see State vs. Jessica Self as the first trial.
Ms. Self is charged with 19 counts of embezzlement and is represented by R. Russell Stobbs of Weston.

The second trial that day will be State vs. Adam Batton
Who is charged with 3 counts of delivery of a Schedule I controlled substance, and is represented by Christopher Moffatt of Charleston.

Third trial set for March 10th is State vs. Audrianna Claypool
Charged with 2 counts of delivery of a Schedule I controlled substance, 1 count of delivery of a Schedule II controlled substance and 1 count of conspiracy.
She is represented by Christina Flanigan of Buckhannon.

The first trial set on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 is State of WV vs. Christopher Yoho
Charged with 1 count of delivery of a Schedule II controlled substance and 1 count of conspiracy, and is represented by Daniel Grindo of Gassaway.

The second trial set on March 16th is State vs. Darriel Craig
Charged with third offense DUI. He is represented by Brian Bailey of Horner.
Pre-trial motions were taken up on March 4th in Craig’s case.

The third trial that day is State vs. Dustin Chad Reed
Who is charged with 7 counts of forgery and uttering, 1 count of forgery and 1 count of grand larceny.    Mr. Reed is now represented by Keisha May of Charleston.

The first trial set on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 will be State vs. Cammie Yoho
Who is charged with 3 counts of conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance.
She is represented by William Martin of Sutton.

Second trial on March 23rd will be State vs. Joseph Lee Milford Smith
Who is charged with 1 count of Delivery of a Schedule I controlled substance, 1 count of Delivery of a Schedule II controlled substance and 2 counts of Delivery of a Schedule III controlled substance and 1 count of conspiracy.
He is represented by R. Russell Stobbs of Weston.
A plea bargain is being considered in this case.

June 1st the trial of State vs. Christopher McVaney
Charged with 1 count of child abuse resulting in injury will take place.
Special prosecutor Kelly Hamon McLaughlin (the Braxton County Prosecuting Attorney) will try this case for the state and McVaney is represented by R. Russell Stobbs.

June 3rd the trial of Seth Seelbach will occur.
Seth is charged with 2 counts of conspiracy and Judge Alsop heard pre-trial motions in Seelbach’s case on 03.04.10 in a closed Court room, and ordered Prosecutor Houghto contact state police officer Shingler and cause him to appear forthwith in the Court room to produce ALL evidence in this case.
Judge Alsop also wanted to see a copy of a January 15, 2010 letter written by Gerry Hough to Senior Trooper Jared Brewer and Sgt Andrew Shingler with copies sent to both Judges and Colonel Timothy Pack of the WVSP.
After nobody could produce a copy of this letter, Circuit Clerk Karen Elkin stated she had a copy of it in her office and thereafter produced it to the Judge.

Twenty-eight (28) cases where defendants have never appeared before the Court (some cases having been filed 10 years ago) saw orders signed by the Judge renewing capias’ in them.

In the matter of State vs. Travis Buford, Hough presented a dismissal order to be signed by Alsop.

In State vs. Larry Michael Snider
He appeared with his attorney, Jason M. Glass of Jane Lew, and moved the Court for a competency evaluation.
Whereupon Judge Alsop placed Snider in the custody of Sheriff Mickey Metz to be transported to Central Regional Jail to await an appointment for his evaluation.

A suppression hearing was conducted in the case of State vs. Darriel Craig.
Chief John Moss testified in the hearing and his case was set for trial.

In the case of State vs. Billy Tomblin this matter is before Judge Facemire, who took the plea bargain under advisement and set the matter for Monday, March 22, 2010.

Pleas were set for Tuesday, March 09, 2010 (which is also arraignment day):
09:45 AM
John Edgar Phillips plea.
He is charged with conspiracy to inflict injury to persons or property, 3 counts of grand larceny, 2 counts of breaking and entering, destruction of property, burglary and 2 counts of conspiracy to commit an offense against the state.
He is represented by David Karickhoff

10:00 AM
Justin Allen Wortham will plead.
He is charged with 3 counts of delivery of a schedule I controlled substance and conspiracy to commit an offense against the state.
He is represented by Kevin Duffy.

10:45 AM
Jeremy Allen Wolfe will plead.
He is charged with delivery of a Schedule III controlled substance and is represented by Kevin Hughart.

11:30 AM
Jermaine Graham will plead.
He is charged with 4 counts of delivery of a Schedule I controlled substance and possession of a Schedule I controlled substance.

01:00 PM
Bonnie Riddle will plead.
She is charged with Delivery of a Schedule I controlled substance and Delivery of a Schedule IV controlled substance.

01:45 PM
Bobby Wayne Townsend will plead.
He is charged with 2 counts of Delivery of a Schedule IV controlled substance.

Also on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 a suppression hearing is scheduled in the case of State vs. John Huffman Jr.
Charged with DUI resulting in death.
He is represented by Christina Flanigan.

Attorneys appearing were: Keisha May, R. Russell Stobbs, Christina Flanigan, David Karickhoff, Jason Glass, Christopher Moffatt, William Martin, Daniel Grindo, Joyce H. Morton, Kevin Duffy, Brian Bailey, T.J. Drake, and Garth Beck.

Also in the case of State vs. John Manis Richards, 08-F-2.
Mr. Richards will be sentenced on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 10:00 AM by Larry Starcher, retired Supreme Court Justice.
Richards has had several medical problems that have delayed this sentencing.
He pled guilty to one count of grand larceny on August 20, 2009.
Richards is represented by Christopher Moffatt.

GSC Music Audition Day A Success

The annual Glenville State College Department of Fine Arts ‘Music Audition Day’ held on Tuesday, February 23, 2010   is being called a success.

The event took place from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and was held in the GSC Fine Arts Center.

Eleven students from across the state auditioned giving them an opportunity to receive scholarships from the GSC Music Department.

Due to inclement weather, the original date of February 16th was cancelled. Some students could not attend the event on the day it was rescheduled, so other audition times are being scheduled during the remainder of the semester.

“During auditions, we listen to students perform scales, etudes, solos, or whatever type of music they prepared for us to listen to. We speak to them concerning their grades, ACT scores, their high school activities, honor bands/choirs they may have been involved in, their career goals, and other important information,” said GSC Department of Fine Arts Chair Lloyd Bone.

‘Music Audition Day’ participants also meet the entire GSC music faculty as well as talk to select members of GSC administration, see performances by all the major ensembles, eat lunch with current GSC music program students.

To schedule an audition time or for more information, contact GSC Department of Fine Arts Assistant Sheri Skidmore at “Sheri.Skidmore@glenville.edu” or at 304.462.4130.
~~  By Annette Barnette – GSC Public Relations & Marketing Director   ~~

Gilmer County Family Court Report - 03.08.10

On Thursday, March 04, 2010 Timothy Paul Evans (52) of Indiana, PA divorced Edith Jayne Evans (54) of Coxs Mills, WV.

On Friday, March 05, 2010 Family Court Judge Larry Whited appeared and held 9 hearings.

Divorces were granted in the cases of:

Carlena Kerby (35) of Glenville, WV divorced Billy Kerby (42) of Glenville, WV.

Verner Goodrich Jr. (32) of Rosedale divorced Melanie Goodrich (31) of Elyria, OH.

WV House and Senate - 03.08.10

In the House today, a public hearing was held by Health and Human Resourses Committee Chairman Don Perdue concerning SB230 which would allow optometrists to do limited laser surgery and similar procedures currently only performed by ophthalmologists. We hear from both sides of the issue.

Sole/Flounder Au Gratin

Ingredients:
4 fillets of sole or flounder (about 3/4 lb.)
2 tablespoons plain bread crumbs or Ritz crackers (finely crumbled)
1 sprig fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 small garlic clove
1/3 fresh lemon
1-1/2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons butter (unsalted)
Black pepper
Sea salt

Direction:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Finely mince garlic and set aside.
Remove the tarragon leaves from their stem, chop the leaves, then set them aside.
Place fillets in a baking dish with the olive oil, dry white wine, minced garlic, chopped tarragon, 2 generous pinches of pepper and 1 pinch of salt.
Marinate for one hour, turning fillets at least once.
After marinating the fillets, squeeze the lemon juice and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and at least 2 tablespoons of crumbs over the fillets.
Place 1 tablespoon of butter on top of each fillet and cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
The bread crumbs should be golden brown.

Servings: 2.

Culinary Classic Weekend at Stonewall Resort State Park

More than 20 of West Virginia’s finest and most innovative chefs, along with regional wine and food stewards, offer a weekend of dine-around, multi-course meals, seminars and demonstrations.

“This is the 7th Annual Culinary Classic and one of our most popular winter weekend events,” says Mike Hager, general manager at Stonewall Resort.

The event is on Friday and Saturday March 12-13, 2010.

6th Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show

Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History’s 6th Annual Quilt Show continues through March 28, 2010.

An open house on Saturday, March 13, 2010 is planned from 11 AM - 5 PM.

This day will feature local vendors and needle art artists in addition to quilt and museum exhibits.

There is no charge to visit the museum and exhibit during open house.

“March 20 is National Quilt Day and also a great time to visit,” says Donna Smith, park superintendent.

The Museum, featuring three floors of exhibits and artifacts, is open daily, except for Mondays and admission is $4.

The Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History is located in Parkersburg on the corner of Juliana and Second streets.

Delegate David Walker - 03.08.10

West Virginia is known for some of the most loyal, hardworking and trustworthy Americans around. We are a state built on labor, neighborly families, and mutual understanding.

Throughout the legislative session, I think about the great families of West Virginia and different ways in which I can help their everyday lives.  This past week, I had the great honor of watching three of my sponsored bills get passed and feel a step closer to ensuring the future success of this great state.

One such bill is House Bill 4397.
This bill would require an increase to a minimum of 800 state troopers by July 1, 2014. This will not only add more jobs to this state, but will make us all more safe in our everyday lives. The state troopers perform a priceless service for our families - we know this. But what we don’t know, or think about, is how hard their work is. These extra men and women will increase the troopers’ efficiency and effectiveness throughout West Virginia.

I also was thrilled to see House Bill 4669 pass the house.
This bill would greatly help our teachers and education system by allowing certain exceptions from particular state statutes for those schools who fall under the innovation zone. Our children’s future is too precious for this bill not to pass. Anything that encourages educational innovation is a winner in my book.

No part of the educational process should be overlooked but I feel as if that is often done.

This past week, I helped pass House Bill 4512 in order to help School Bus Operators in this fine state.
This bill updates laws about certification testing, wages of those training school bus operators, and the definition of a “supervisor of transportation.” With this bill, we can help a group of hard working employed persons as well as the overall system of school transportation, and I sincerely hope it passes the Senate.

We now have few days left in our legislative session. They will be full of debate, deliberation and hard work as us legislators iron out the details for new and changed state laws. I can make only one guarantee: anything I pass will help this state achieve its fullest potential.

Together we can make West Virginia continue to prosper and continue to grow.

Flashback: What Happened on March 09, ....

•  1847 - The Virginia General Assembly passed an act authorizing the improvement of navigation on the Little Kanawha River. In accordance, the Little Kanawha Navigation Company was incorporated to improve the river from its mouth in Parkersburg to Bulltown, Braxton County. Little progress was made until the development of the oil industry on Burning Springs, Wirt County, in the 1860s.

•  1847 - The Virginia General Assembly passed an act which incorporated the Little Kanawha Navigation Company to improve navigation on the Little Kanawha River from its mouth to Bulltown in Braxton County. Subscription books were opened in Parkersburg under the direction of the following commissioners: J. Dickerson, Alfred Beauchamp, Hiram Pribble, Peyton Butcher, Willis Leech, Abraham Enoch, Peter G. Vanwinkle, and Jefferson Gibbsons.

•  1847 - The Virginia General Assembly passed an act which incorporated the Harrisville Turnpike Company to construct a road from a point on the Northwestern Turnpike through the town of Harrisville in Ritchie County, to a point on the Staunton and Parkersburg Road west of Weston in Lewis County. Subscription books were opened in Harrisville under the direction of the following commissioners: Noah Rexroad, Eli Riddle, J. B. Blair, Austin Berkeley, George J. Howe, Isaiah Wells, William Martin, W. B. Lowther, James McKennedy, John Harris, and Spencer Bukey.

•  1848 - The Virginia General Assembly passed an act providing for the incorporation of the Weston and Fairmont Turnpike Company to construct a road from Weston in Lewis County, to Clarksburg and Shinnston in Harrison County, to Fairmont in Marion County. Subscription books were opened under the direction of the following: in Weston, under John Lorentz, Charles B. Bayly, Jonathan M. Bennett, William J. Bland, and Weedon Hoffman; in Clarksburg, under Gideon D. Camden, John S. Duncan, Waldo P. Goff, Aaron Criss, Benjamin Bassell, Jr., Cyrus Vance, and Cruger W. Smith; at West Milford, under Alexander L. Patton, John Hoff, Samuel Sheets, and _____ Austin; in Shinnston, under Seth M. Shiner, Reason K. Shinn, John M. Fertney, and James W. Jane; and in Fairmont, under P. B. Arnett, John J. Moore, and Thomas L. Boggus.

•  1848 - The Virginia General Assembly passed an act which incorporated the Clarksburg and Buckhannon Turnpike Company to construct a road from Clarksburg in Harrison County to Buckhannon in Lewis County, present-day Upshur County. Subscription books were opened under the direction of the following commissioners: in Clarksburg, under George H. Lee, Robert Johnston, Charles Lewis, Edmund L. Stealey, Richard Fowks, and Hamilton G. Johnson; in Romine, Harrison County, under Judge E. S. Duncan, Andrew Radcliff, John H. Shuttlesworth, Edward Stewart, and Martin E. Hall; and in Buckhannon, under David S. Pennell, Leonard L. D. Lowden, Adam Carper, David S. Hazelden, and John B. Brake.

•  1836 - The Virginia General Assembly passed an act establishing the 148th Regiment of the Virginia Militia in Preston County.

•  1843 - A post office was established at Murraysville, Jackson County.

•  1891 - The West Virginia Legislature passed an act authorizing the sale of the building of the Fairmont State Normal School, which later became Fairmont State College, Marion County. It also provided for the construction of a new building. It was approved by the governor on March 13.

•  1920 - The Jackson County government moved from the I.O.O.F. building to the newly completed courthouse in Ripley.

•  1921 - The Parkersburg Business and Professional Women’s Club was chartered.

•  1959 - Eighteen thousand UMW coal miners in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee went on strike over wages, lasting 3 days.

•  1977 - A federal judge ordered FMC to stop manufacturing carbon tetrachloride, following charges of toxic spills by the Environmental Protection Agency.

•  1982 - Democratic state Senator Bob Wise announced his candidacy for the Third Congressional District against incumbent Republican Mick Staton.

•  1983 - Senator Jennings Randolph announced he would not run for re-election. He had served in the Senate since 1959 and first went to Washington as a congressman in 1933.

Lewis County: Man Injured After Being Shot in Stomach

One man is in the hospital after being shot in the stomach by another man, Lewis County Sheriff’s deputies said.

A man shot Josh Davisson once while the two were along Route 19 South near Walkersville, deputies stated.

After the incident, Davisson was life lighted to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, and hospital officials said he has since been discharged.

The incident happened at about 9:30 PM on Friday, March 05, 2010.

Investigators know who shot Davisson, but said they are waiting to talk to Davisson about the incident, before arresting the man.

Braxton County: Missing Elderly Man Found

According to a news release from the West Virginia State Police, the Search and Rescue team along with the Braxton County Sheriff’s Department began searching for a missing elderly man around 4:00 AM on Saturday.

The search party included law enforcement officers and local firefighters.

John M. Cowger, 76, of Gassaway, was found around 6:00 AM Saturday in a garage on Little Otter Road in Braxton County.

Cowger was treated by Braxton County Emergency Medical Services on the scene.

He was later transported to Braxton County Memorial Hospital for further evaluation.

There is no word yet on the man’s condition at this time.

WV Career Centers to Get Computers, Broadband Access

West Virginia is getting $1.9 million in federal economic stimulus money to replace computers and expand technology at 20 workforce training career centers.

Workforce West Virginia One-Stop Career Centers, which serve job seekers, plan to replace 165 computers and add 80 new computer workstations. All computers will have high-speed Internet broadband access.

The expanded career centers are expected serve an additional 2,300 people a week statewide. Each center will have Wi-Fi access for job seekers who bring their own laptops.

The federal grant will fund technology improvements at 13 comprehensive One-Stop centers and seven satellite offices. The centers, which offer training, referrals and career counseling, will stay open an additional six hours per week.

Workforce West Virginia hasn’t replaced career center computers in years because of limited federal funding. Many of the computers are unreliable. The new computers will run software to help people take online job training classes.

Each center also will receive video conferencing equipment, which can be used for training and job interviews.

Workforce West Virginia plans to install special computer workstations for people with disabilities. The workstations will have a device to produce text in Braille, as well as voice-recognition software.

Ask the Doctor: Vitamin Is Needed for Good Health

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am an 81-year-old woman in good health. After a favorable checkup recently, the doctor told me I should have a vitamin B-12 shot every month for the rest of my life. I am not anemic. I have always been reluctant to take pills and shots of any kind. I am puzzled about this suggestion.
- G.M.

ANSWER: Vitamin B-12 is an essential ingredient in the production of red blood cells and in the maintenance of nerve health. It’s a unique vitamin. It is found only in meat. In addition, it requires intrinsic factor for its absorption. Intrinsic factor is made in the stomach. It takes B-12 by the hand and ushers it into the blood through the intestinal wall. Without intrinsic factor, B-12 leaves the body. A deficiency of the vitamin gives rise to pernicious anemia and leads to nerve and the spinal cord damage. You have no signs of either, and all your lab tests are OK.

At older ages, the production of intrinsic factor wanes, and that’s the reason pernicious anemia is more common then.

Since people with intrinsic factor deficiency cannot absorb B-12, doctors in North America treat the deficiency with shots. The shots bypass the need for intrinsic factor. Doctors in Europe give large oral doses of the vitamin, and some of that oral dose is absorbed.

I, too, am puzzled why your doctor wants you to take B-12 shots. At one time, they were given as a tonic for people complaining of weakness and lethargy. That’s not done much these days. Why not ask the doctor for his reasons for wanting you to have shots? You’ve roused my curiosity. Let me know what he says.

Ernest G. Taylor

Ernest G. Taylor
Age 79, passed away Sunday morning, March 07, 2010, at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren, OH.

He was born October 01, 1930, in Braxton County, a son of Guy and Goldie Willoughby Taylor.
Mr. Taylor retired in 1990 from Copperweld Steel, where he had worked 30 years as a steelworker.

He was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed being with his family. He also enjoyed carpentry, hunting, fishing and camping.

On January 01, 2010, his wife, the former Lenora Steele, preceded him in death.

He is survived by four daughters, Tina (Mike) Krenciprock of Niles, Augie (Brent) Klein of Farmdale, Chris (Bob) Syacsure of Niles and Lois (Scott) Stutsman of Longwood, FL.; one son, Otis (Joyce) of Kinsman; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Vonda Douglas of Cortland; four brothers, William (Nancy) Taylor of Tallmadge, Roy (Renee) Taylor of Cortland, Charles (Carol Taylor of DeBary, FL and Tom (Sandy) Taylor of Antwerp, Ohio, and a special friend/daughter, Cindy (Jim) Davidson of Burghill.

A memorial service was 11 AM Thursday at the Galloway-Onstott Funeral Home, 3451 state Route 7, Hartford, where the family received friends and relatives from 10 to 11 AM.

Material contributions may be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, Ohio 44512 in his name.

Robert G. Sampson

Robert G. Sampson
Age 65, of Grantsville, WV, passed away March 6, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkersburg, WV.

He was born in Calhoun County on August 02, 1944, a son of the late Bernard and Delta Kerby Sampson.

He is survived by one brother, Roger Sampson of Grantsville, two sisters, Eva Little and Linda Husk both of Mt. Zion and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Sampson and one sister, Louise Garwood.

Funeral services will be today at 11:00 AM at the Stump Funeral Home in Grantsville, where friends may call one hour prior to the services with Rev. Kevin Church officiating.

Interment will be in the Gibson Cemetery, Arnoldsburg.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Mildred “Granny” Smith

Mildred “Granny” Smith
Age 90, of Big Bend, WV, passed away March 05, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg.

She was born at Little Creek WV, a daughter of the late Harry and Dorris Smith Shrader.

Surviving are two daughters, Lenor Jones of Big Bend and Charlotte Smith of Valley View TX; one sister, Geraldine (Charles M.) Hall of Parkersburg; 8 grandchildren, Robert Frederick, Melissa Hixon, Timothy Dickson, Janet Hardway, Heather Dickson, Aaron Dickson, Rebecca Keener and Brandy Barr; 10 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren; 2 very special loving sons-in-law, Dennis Dickson of Big Bend and Lester Dickson of Valley View TX; several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Smith served as a cook and janitor at both former Brooksville schools. She was a former employee of Rubber Fabricators of Grantsville, and later retired from BF Goodrich.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Smith; one son, Harold (Bud) Smith; a son-in-law, Denzil (Pete) Jones; 4 brothers, Howard, Floyd, Dexter and Roy; four sisters, Leola, Vienna, Arizona and Ginneva; 2 half brothers, Harry and Sam; and half sisters, Dessil, Jessie, Margret, Jane and Mable.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, WV.

Interment will be in the Smith Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday.

Christina R. Thompson

Christina R. Thompson
Age 35, of 831 W. 2nd Street Weston, passed away on Monday, March 08, 2010, in Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown following an extended illness.

She was born in Clarksburg on March 06, 1975; daughter of Clarence Thompson and Trina (Cox) Thompson of Weston.

Christina is survived by one daughter, Abigail Thompson of West Milford; and one son, Austin Halterman of Weston.

She is also survived by one brother, Henry Thompson of Weston; and two sisters Lori Romeo of West Milford, and Leslie Thompson of Weston.

Also surviving are two nephews, Thomas Stutler and Isaiah Thompson; one niece, Amma Stutler; and one great-nephew, Donovan Michael. In addition to her family she is survived by her long time companion, Harvey Johns.

Christina graduated with the Class of 1993 from Lewis County High School. She worked as a CNA in private homes.

Family and friends will be received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home, 730 North Main Avenue Weston, on Thursday, March 11, from 4-7 PM Funeral services will follow visitation on Thursday at 7:00 PM from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Becky Van Stavern officiating.

Dora Ann Sampson

Dora Ann Sampson
Age 85, of Chloe, WV, passed away March 07, 2010 at Minnie Hamilton Health System, Grantsville, WV.

She was born in Clay County, a daughter of the late Albert and Ocie Sears.

Surviving are a sister-in-law, Geraldine Elizabeth Sears of St. Albans WV and a close friend, Thelma Carte of Chloe.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husbands, Ezra McCumbers and Darrel Vaughn; brothers, Ambert, Ottis, Dennis and Otsil Sears; sisters, Gladys Sears and Shirley Sears.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 10 at Stump Funeral Home in Arnoldsburg.

Interment will be in the Sears Cemetery at Nebo.

Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the services.

Daily Prayer - 03.09.10

Gracious God, the leaves have fallen, the air has become cold, and bare trees now seem to open the sky.
Remind me that this is a time to slow down in order to be attentive to the stark stillness winter brings.
Help me breathe deeply the frigid air and know myself to be held in the warmth of your love.
When the sun is high, let me look up and be bathed in your gift of winter’s gold.
When the moon lights up the night, let me look up and drink in your gift of snowy calm.
I ask this for the sake of your love.
Amen.

03.09.10

Today: 03.09.yyyy

Today is Tuesday, March 9, the 68th day of 2010. There are 297 days left in the year.

Thought for Today: “Delay is the deadliest form of denial.“ _ C. Northcote Parkinson, British author (1909-1993).

Today’s Highlight in History:

On March 9, 1862, during the Civil War, the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (formerly USS Merrimac) clashed for five hours to a draw at Hampton Roads, Va.

On this date:

In 1796, the future emperor of the French, Napoleon Bonaparte, married Josephine de Beauharnais (boh-ahr-NAY’). (The couple later divorced.)

In 1910, American composer Samuel Barber, best remembered for his Adagio for Strings, was born in West Chester, Pa.

In 1916, Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, N.M., killing 18 Americans.

In 1932, Eamon de Valera was appointed head of government of the Irish Free State.

In 1945, during World War II, U.S. B-29 bombers launched incendiary bomb attacks against Japan, resulting in an estimated 100,000 deaths.

In 1954, CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow critically reviewed Wisconsin Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy’s anti-Communism campaign on “See It Now.“

In 1959, Mattel’s Barbie doll, created by Ruth Handler, made its public debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York.

In 1964, the Supreme Court, in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, ruled that public officials who charged they’d been libeled by news reports could not recover damages unless they proved actual malice on the part of the news organization.

In 1977, about a dozen armed Hanafi Muslims invaded three buildings in Washington, D.C., killing one person and taking more than 130 hostages. (The siege ended two days later.)

In 1990, Dr. Antonia Novello was sworn in as surgeon general, becoming the first woman and the first Hispanic to hold the job.

Ten years ago:
•  John McCain suspended his presidential campaign, conceding the Republican nomination to George W. Bush.
•  Bill Bradley ended his presidential bid, conceding the Democratic nomination to Vice President Al Gore.

Five years ago:
•  Michael Jackson’s young accuser took the witness stand, saying he once considered the pop star being tried for allegedly molesting him “the coolest guy in the world.“ (Jackson was later acquitted.)
•  Dan Rather signed off for the last time as principal anchorman of “The CBS Evening News.“

One year ago:
•  President Barack Obama lifted George W. Bush-era limits on using federal dollars for embryonic stem cell research.

Today’s Birthdays:
Former Sen. James L. Buckley (Conservative-N.Y.) is 87
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Country singer Mickey Gilley is 74
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Actress Jaime Lyn Bauer is 61
Magazine editor Michael Kinsley is 59
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Country musician Rusty Hendrix (Confederate Railroad) is 50
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Rock musician Robert Sledge (Ben Folds Five) is 42
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Actress Jean Louisa Kelly is 38
Actor Kerr Smith is 38
Rapper Chingy is 30
Actor Matthew Gray Gubler is 30
Actress Brittany Snow is 24
Rapper Bow Wow is 23
Actor Luis Armand Garcia is 18

James (Jim) Alvie Davis Jr.

James (Jim) Alvie Davis Jr.
Age 59, died early Saturday, March 06, 2010 at his home in Sutton surrounded by his family.

Jim battled complications with diabetes over the last several years, although his health never prevented him from his favorite activities of storytelling and helping friends.

Born on Coon Creek, Jim was a gifted storyteller often sharing stories from his youth. He was also a talented repairman. His ingenuity allowed him to utilize all available resources to solve a problem. Even though he could no longer make repairs himself, many would call him to seek advice. Jim was capable of talking even the most inexperienced person through a vehicle repair over the telephone. He will be remembered for an everlasting upbeat demeanor. Through the many struggles with his health, he was always quick with a joke. In his own words, “No matter how many operations I have had, they still haven’t removed my sense of humor.”

He is survived by his wife of nearly 36 years, Pamela Davis and three daughters: Melissa Davis Gee, of Louisville, KY, Diana Kathleen Davis, of Sutton, and Melanie Davis Marshall, of Boone, NC, and sons-in-law Gene Gee and Kevin Marshall. As well as many “adopted” children who frequently sought his advice and enjoyed his company.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents James Alvie and Orpha Davis and siblings, Jack James, Robert Duffield and Carol Hoard.

Jim was retired from Go Mart Inc.

The family held a private service at home.