Gilmer County Schools - Bus Schedules for 2012-13 School Year

Gilmer County Schools - Bus Schedules for 2012-13 School Year

Perkins: Congregational Singing – 06.23.12

The Crooked Fork Baptist Church, at Perkins, WV, will have a congregational sing on Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

Everyone is welcome.

Virginia Burns Jenkins Blake

Virginia Burns Jenkins Blake

Age 88 of Lower Two Run Road, Gilmer County, WV, departed this life at 6:17 PM Thursday, May 17, 2012 at her residence following a brief illness.

She was born August 13, 1923 at Perkins, Gilmer County, a daughter of the late John Stump and Florence Sponaugle Kerns Burns.  She was the 9th child out of 11.

On August 30, 1940 she was married to Ferrell Paul Jenkins who preceded her in death March 07, 1979.

On May 29, 1986 she married Ivan B. Blake who preceded her December 23, 2006.

She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church at Normantown and the Glenville Senior Citizens.

She lived for her family and was always laughing and ready to sing.

Surviving are 7 daughters, 1 son and 1 step-daughter:  Roberta Sue (Steve) Kocher of Perkins, WV; Marilyn Kay (Curt) Carpenter of Gassaway, WV; Wanda Jeanne Davisson of Normantown, WV; Paula Ruth (Jack) Smith of Perkins, WV; Debra Jo (Joe) Hitt Sinking Creek, Glenville, WV; Alice Mae (David) Wylde of England; Donna Lou (Carl) Duelley of Normantown, WV; Larry Paul Jenkins (Lisa) of Glenville, WV; and Carolyn Blake Hanson of Cox’s Mills, WV.

One brother survives, Carrell L. Burns of Frametown, WV.

She has 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, 4 step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews surviving.

She was preceded in death by 5 brothers, 4 sisters, 2 husbands, 1 grandchild and 1 great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted at the Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 with Elder Roger Stewart officiating.

Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery at Normantown.

Friends may call 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, at the Mortuary.

Ellyson Mortuary, Inc.  is assisting the family of Virginia Jenkins Blake with arrangements.

Elma Willadene Moyers

Elma Willadene Moyers

Age 74 of Frametown, WV, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven May 07, 2012. She passed away while at home with her family.

She was born October 17, 1937 on Cub Fork, Gilmer County and was a daughter of the late Ray and Floda White.

Willadene was a Christian by faith who dedicated her life to the care and uplifting of her family, her friends and her church, the Crooked Fork Baptist Church at Perkins.

Surviving are her husband of 56 ½ years, Nolan Moyers; her children, Sheila (Kelby) Moore of Worthington, OH; Nolan E. (Christel) Moyers, Jr. of Birch River, WV; Donald R. Moyers, Bernard (Mary) Moyers both of Frametown, and Brenda (Mark) Davis of Buckhannon, WV; siblings, Treva (John) Berry of Sutton. WV; Kenneth White of Cedarville. WV; Fay (Wilbur) Marks of Little Hocking, OH,; June (Charles) Shaffer of Stowe, OH; Kay (Doug) Henline of Normantown, WV; Nina (Gene) Stump of Flushing, MI; Dana (Caren) White of Stumptown, WV; Marjorie Born of Elyria, OH; Austin (Gerry) White of Gassaway, WV; Connie (Gary) Gainer of Weston, WV and Joyce (Larry) Fisher of Perkins, WV; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister-in-law, Louise White and a brother-in-law Al Born.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday May 10, 2012 at the Crooked Fork Baptist Church at Perkins.

Elder George Rose, Elder Roger Stewart and Elder Austin White will officiate.

Interment will be in the Moyers Family Cemetery at Frametown.

Friends may call at the Stump Funeral Home in Arnoldsburg from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday.

Gilmer Citizens’ Letter to WV School Building Authority

April 19, 2012

~~  Author and 4 Pages of Signatures on File ~~

Geraldine Wright

Geraldine Wright

Age 85 of Rt. 2 Salem, WV departed this life on Saturday January 21, 2012 in her residence.

She was born on January 02, 1927 at Perkins, Gilmer County a daughter of the late Everett and Ruby E. Moore Boggs.

On March 1954 she married Howard E. Wright who preceded her in death on October 22, 1988.

Surviving are one son, Harold “Skip” Wright and wife Nancy, Waxhaw, NC, two daughters, Gretchen Yeager and husband, Robert, Salem, Dawn E.Wright and Companion John Miller, Salem, two grandchildren, Stephanie Wright Carpenter and husband Doug, Parkersburg, Christopher Yeager, Salem, one sister Wanda Groose Proctorville, OH. Three sisters, Mildred Minney, Kathleen Miller and Phyllis Boggs preceded her in death.

Mrs. Wright was a graduate of Normantown High School and had retired from Lett Orthopedic Inc. as an Orthopedic Technician with 24 years service. Geraldine was a cancer survivor of 61 years and enjoyed attending the Relay for Life. She enjoyed being outside and working in her flowers and garden. She was a loving and giving mother, grandmother and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted in the Spurgeon Funeral Home 212 Front St. West Union on Wednesday January 25, 2012 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Robert Metz presiding.

Interment will follow in the Boggs Cemetery, Gilmer County.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 2:00 - 8:00 PM.

Spurgeon Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Wright family.

Attention all Teachers, Parents and Concerned Citizens of Gilmer County - 12.29.11

Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 6:00 PM at Audrey’s (Common Place) there is a meeting of the Gilmer Schools Coalition in coordination with any and all interested parties willing to organize and stand as one voice, united, to take back Gilmer County Schools.

This is an opportunity for each individual to have your voice heard, choose a spokesperson via true democratic process and move forward with honest efforts to end this nightmare.

It is an opportunity to show that we will put the children and their future before the political well-being of others.

Let us set the example showing that we will, as a community, stand up and be counted when it comes to their future.

Brooklynn Michele Given

Marshall and Hannah Given of Flatwoods announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Brooklynn Michele Given, on October 31, 2011, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital of Weston.

Her mother is the former Hannah Campbell and is an X-ray tech at Braxton Memorial.

Her father is a security officer and member of the National Guard.

Maternal grandparents are Jeff and Shelly Campbell of Frametown.

Paternal grandparents are Brooks and Linda Moyers of Perkins.

Eunice Louis White

Eunice Louis White

Age 77, from Cedarville, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2011.

She was born on February 04, 1934 at Laurel Run, Normantown, WV.

She was a graduate of Normantown High School, Normantown, WV with the class of 1952.

Louise married Kenneth White on January 17, 1953.

They are the parents to four children, Darlene (Nathaniel) Silos, Wilmington NC, Edwin (Monica) White, and Danny (Michelina) White of Perkins WV, and Sherry (Dale) Andrews of Taylors SC. Thev were blessed with 10 grandchildren, Nathan Silos, Elena (Dean) Bauer, Heather (Kelland) Garland, Amanda White, Dana White, Naomi (Ronl) Grover, Rose White, Caleb (Ashley) White, Katie Andrews, and Seth (Cody) Andrews and 11 great grandchildren, Ofelia Bauer, Emma, Ethan and Addison Garland, Raven, Winter, and River White, Kael and Quillan Grover, Cheston and Luna Dawn White.

Mrs. White was a babysitter to many children in her home; she was a Driving Education Instructor; School Bus operator; sold Avon and had a route with the Journal newspaper while living in Ohio. After Kenneth’s retirement they moved to Cedarville WV in 1997.

She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Normantown, having been saved on January 07, 1950.

She was preceded In death by her parents, Grayson and Callie (Dobbins) Haines, her sister, Beunice and an infant brother Sherwood.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, October 21 at Stump Funeral Home in Arnoldsburg, WV with Elder George Rose and Elder Austin White officiating.

Interment will be at the Oak Grove Baptist Church cemetery, Normantown.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 1 prior to the service.

At the family’s request in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 422 Cub Fork,. Gassaway WV 26624.

Gilmer County Family Court Report - 09.06.11

•  Andrea K. Rounds (28) of Glenville, WV DIVORCED Lorin Jason Rounds (30) of Lonaconing, MD on 09.16.2011.

•  Stephanie Jenkins (22) of Cedarville, WV DIVORCED Gary Brandon Jenkins (22)  of Perkins, WV on 09.06.2011.

•  Leona Fay Battle (45) of Glenville, WV DIVORCED Kyvin Tyrone Battle age and address unknown on 09.06.2011.

Congressman Nick Rahall: Community Counts in Postal Closures

The U.S. Postal Service recently announced that it is considering closing 85 post offices in southern West Virginia.  These are among the 150 in West Virginia – and roughly, 3,700 nationwide – that the Postal Service has determined may be subjects of discontinuance studies, the first step in the closure process.

The potential closures would affect roughly one in four postal facilities in our region, and follow an aggressive schedule to consolidate mail processing and distribution operations that have impacted Huntington and Beckley, and now Bluefield. These additional potential closures threaten further disruption of postal services, inconveniencing and burdening businesses and residents alike.

Needless to say, these announcements have caused a lot of concern.  I have heard from many constituents about how our towns and communities depend on the Postal Service as the only convenient and realistic option for safely retrieving and sending mail – whether a monthly benefit check, vital prescription medication, or a parcel pickup or mailing for a routine business transaction.

West Virginians know better than most that our post offices are neighborhood gatherings spots and can be the heart of communities. When the Postal Service schedules a public meeting in some areas, I think they are surprised to learn that the only place available to host such meetings is the local post office.

The Postal Service has considerable discretion in deciding whether to close a post office.  However, its authority is not unlimited.  The Postal Service must consider the impact on a community, on postal workers, and on mail delivery services.  Further, it is prohibited from closing a post office solely for operating at a deficit.

I have been active in opposing these closures and consolidations, meeting with the Postmaster General and garnering the support of the Members of the West Virginia and Virginia Congressional Delegations.  Recently, along with the other Members of the West Virginia Congressional Delegation, I wrote a letter to the Postmaster General, laying out my arguments against these postal closings, and echoing the concerns that I have heard from constituents in the past few weeks.

I also wrote, along with the rest of the Delegation, to the Postal Regulatory Commission, which exercises oversight of the Postal Service, noting the statutory protections for rural post offices.

Federal law requires the Postal Service to “provide a maximum degree of effective and regular postal services to rural areas, communities, and small towns where post offices are not self-sustaining,“ declaring that “no small post office shall be closed solely for operating at a deficit.”

The law also requires that there be “postal facilities of such character and in such locations, that postal patrons throughout the Nation will, consistent with reasonable economies of postal operations, have ready access to essential postal services.“  The Postal Service must “provide prompt, reliable, and efficient services to patrons in all areas and shall render postal services to all communities.”

In my letter, I asked that the Postal Service not look just at the foot traffic and financial balance sheets for each post office, but also at the impact of a closure on the community, on postal workers, and on mail delivery services.

These efforts will help but they may mean little unless the Postal Service hears from the public. There will be an opportunity for public comment and participation related to each potential post office closing and it is vitally important that we exercise that right.

The Postal Service needs to hear about the importance of our postal facilities to residents and businesses.  We need to tell them about mail theft in rural areas, requiring residents to have mailboxes at the local post office. They need to hear that it’s inconvenient, to say the least, to have to drive to the next town, 20 miles to 30 miles into the hills, just to pick up the daily mail or to purchase a money order.

And do not let them tell you these closings are necessary in order to balance the Postal Service’s budget.  Closing these post offices nationwide is projected to save $200 million annually, while the deficit for the Postal Service is projected to be $8 billion in this year alone.  I keep telling Postal officials that no matter how hard they look, they are not going to find $8 billion in our little post offices.

These potential closures are not a done deal.  In the coming weeks and months, I will continue my strong and vocal opposition to postal consolidations and closures in our area.  I hope you will join me.

Rockefeller Statement on Potential Post Office Closings

Senator Jay Rockefeller released the following statement after the U.S. Postal Service announced it is studying the possibility of closing 150 post offices in West Virginia as part of a cost-cutting initiative.

“I am concerned about the impact these potential closings will have on post office customers, especially in rural communities. I want to be absolutely certain that rural states haven’t been unfairly targeted. If that’s the case, I’ll be pressing post office officials to look more closely at their criteria to make sure the process is fair. For example, West Virginia stands to lose more post offices than California. That’s a red flag for me. Rural communities must continue to have access to postal services.”

“Finally, I encourage concerned West Virginians in areas that have been identified for closure to call the Appalachian District of the Postal Service to share their concerns and have their voices heard.  The Postal Service needs to know directly how these possible closings are going to impact West Virginians.”

Manchin Statement about USPS Plans to Potentially Close 150 Post Offices in WV

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) issued the following statement about the U.S. Postal Service’s plans to study 150 post offices in West Virginia for potential closure as part of an effort to close a $20 billion budget gap.

“While I understand that families and businesses are facing tough financial choices in a difficult economic climate, I urge the Post Office to make every effort to maintain services to the people who need them most,” Senator Manchin said. “I grew up in the small town of Farmington – with just several hundred people – and I speak from experience when I say that rural post offices serve as a critical lifeline to communities. As an elected representative, I receive dozens – sometimes hundreds – of letters a day from my constituents, many of whom can only reach me by writing a letter. While I understand that tough choices are necessary in this difficult budget climate, I urge the Post Office to make every effort to maintain their services.

“With respect to this terrible announcement, the Post Office needs to explain why it seems that West Virginia faces a disproportionate burden of these closings when compared with other states, as well as how the post office will continue to serve rural communities. I plan to reach out to the Postmaster General and ask him to explain this decision and what steps can be taken to minimize the negative effects this action will have on our families.”

Background:

In April, officials from the United States Postal Service attended regional open meetings in West Virginia communities whose post offices are facing potential closure, and representatives from Senator Manchin’s staff were on hand to help facilitate these community workshops. There, local residents had the opportunity to communicate creative proposals that might help preserve postal service.

Senator Manchin has previously joined his colleagues in the West Virginia Congressional delegation to call on the Postmaster to explain why a disproportionate number of area mail processing studies are occurring in West Virginia.

NWS: Excessive Heat Warning Remains in Effect from Noon to 8:00 PM Today – 07.21.11

•  Heat Index Values:  105-107.

•  Timing: Noon Thursday to 8:00 PM Thursday evening.

•  Impacts: Heat illness will be possible for people spending an extended amount of time outdoors or engaging in strenuous outdoor activities. This would be especially true for the elderly. Pets are also vulnerable to heat related stress and should be checked on to make sure plenty of water and shade are available to them.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions :

•  An excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur.

•  The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely.

•  Drink plenty of fluids.

•  Stay in an air-conditioned room.

•  Stay out of the sun.

•  Check in on relatives and neighbors.

•  Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.

•  When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

•  Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

•  Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the occupational safety and health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.

Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.

Heat Stroke is an emergency - call   9 1 1.

Perkins: Crooked Fork Baptist Congregational Sing - 06.25.11

Crooked Fork Baptist Church at Perkins is having a congregational sing on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM.

Everyone’s welcome.

Little Pioneer’s “Pee Wee” Football Team”: Thank You

On behalf of the Little Pioneer’s “Pee Wee” Football Team, we would like to thank the Gilmer County Community for your support and success on our Golf Outing that was held on Friday, May 13, 2011.

It was a “GREAT SUCCESS” and we will be able to buy “ALL” Three Teams new football uniforms for the upcoming Season!!

The Tournament Was Sponsored by:
•  Allegheny Surveys-Dwayne Matheny
•  Best Western, Bryan Groves
•  Calhoun Banks
•  Cliff Frymier
•  Continental Petroleum
•  Countryside Construction-Tommy Wellings
•  Dan DeMarino Eye Care
•  Dan Simmons Construction
•  DCS Oil & Gas-Dan Lowther
•  Dorward Energy Corp.
•  Dr. Westfall
•  Drakes Auto
•  Eagle Oil Field
•  Fairgrounds Car Wash
•  Fairman Building Components
•  Flying W Plastics
•  Frame Oil Field Services
•  Gil-Co Faith Pharmacy
•  Gilmer Free Press
•  Glenville Auto
•  McDonalds
•  H&H Railroad
•  Hardman’s
•  Ike Morris
•  Judy Steele
•  Lignetics
•  Mid State Motors-Glenville
•  Pizza Hut
•  PJ’s Day Care
•  Ramco Technologies
•  Rich Gas Station-Glenville
•  Rite-Aid Pharmacists- Lisa Stewart & Lea Ann Phares
•  Rockwell Resources
•  S&R Oil & Gas-Jim Stout and Radabaugh
•  S&S Services
•  SEC Oil & Gas-Ron Stalnaker
•  Shelly DeMarino Attorney At Law
•  Smith Land Surveying
•  State Farm Insurance
•  Tate Gas
•  Top Dog Well Services
•  United bank
•  United Country Realty
•  Waco Oil & Gas
•  Watch Me Grow Child Development Day Care
•  Woodford Attorney At Law
•  One anonymous, which chose not to be mentioned

The Food, Drinks, & Ice Were Sponsored by:
•  Smoke House BBQ
•  Go-Mart
•  U-Pak
•  Foodland
•  McDonald’s
•  Rich Gas Station
•  Judy Steele.

Prizes Donated by:
•  Stonewall Jackson Golf Resort
•  Glenville Golf Course
•  State Farm Insurance & Dan Simmons
•  Signs Made and Donated by J&M Graphics Mike Squires of Weston

Volunteered Help:
•  Lisa Stewart
•  Karibee Steele
•  Chase Steele
•  Brittany McHenry
•  Niki Ramezan
•  Basil & Michelle McHenry
•  Sherry Cogar
•  Alisha Arbogast,

I would also like to “Thank”:

•  Chris Squires from the Golf Course for her help with this Tournament, also her daughter Amber for selling tickets for us.

•  Dave & Benjamin Ramezan and the Gilmer Free Press for advertising the Tournament for the past 2 1/2 Months free of charge.

•  Dave Corcoran from the Democrat for donating his proceeds from the 50/50 drawing and advertising our Tournament for free.

•  Basil McHenry for helping me get Sponsor’s for the Tournament.

•  And thanks to all of the Golfer’s that participated in the Tournament.

Hope you enjoyed and had Fun!

Sincerely, Roger Stewart

NWS: Tornado Watch for the Area – 03.23.11

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 55 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9:00 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS.

IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 34 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA

BRAXTON CALHOUN CLAY GILMER JACKSON NICHOLAS ROANE TAYLOR WEBSTER

IN NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA

BARBOUR DODDRIDGE HARRISON LEWIS RITCHIE TYLER UPSHUR WIRT WOOD

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF… BUCKHANNON… BURNSVILLE… CLARKSBURG… CLAY… FLATWOODS… FLATWOODS… GASSAWAY… GLENVILLE… GRANTSVILLE… HARRISVILLE… PARKERSBURG… PENNSBORO… SPENCER… SUMMERSVILLE… SUTTON… WEST UNION… WESTON.

NWS: Snowfall Report – 12.17.10

The latest snowfall reports from The National Weather Service in Charleston, WV:

•  Buckhannon, 3.5”

•  Glenville, 4.0”

•  Grantsville, 5.0”

•  Pickens, 5.0”

•  Rosedale, 6.0”

•  Snowshoe, 7.0”

•  Spencer, 4.5”

•  Sutton, 6.0”

•  Webster Springs, 5.0”

•  West Union, 4.0”

•  Weston, 5.0”

Gilmer County: Angel Tree Applications Deadline Approaching

Community Resources, Inc. will start taking ANGEL TREE applications on Monday, October 25, 2010 and will take them through Friday, November 05, 2010 ONLY.

Applicants must be income eligible and the application is for children from Birth to 14 years old.

Parent must bring in list of sizes (coat, pants, shirt, and shoes).

Please tell your friends and neighbors so no child is left out.

Keep in mind, TWO WEEKS OF SIGN-UP ONLY.

For more information, call 304.462.8698.

G-InMyOpinion™: We MUST Make a GOOD Investment

Planning for the future can come in many different forms - investing money, prioritizing needs and even setting a strategy for the unexpected.

If you could choose to make an investment to better your future, you should.

In contrast if there are better alternative choices you should not.

If the choice is managed well now and is vital you should.

And if the choice is currently mis-managed with waste, corruption, and illegal practices you should not.

The levies come at a cost to taxpayers. Keep in mind again, however, that this is an investment in all of our futures.

You should ask will the returns on these investments benefit the county for many years to come?

On Tuesday, November 2nd Gilmer Countians have the choice to make an investment for all of Gilmer County with the vital levies and proposed school levy.

The taxpayers’ investment will be divided in the following categories:

Levies with NO INCREASE in current taxes:
■  Gilmer County Senior Citizens
■  Gilmer County Health Department
■  Gilmer County Public Library
■  Gilmer County Extension Service

Levy with AN INCREASE in current taxes:
■  Gilmer County Schools’ construction of two new schools

Using the above criteria Gilmer Countians should vote YES for:
√  Gilmer County Senior Citizens
√  Gilmer County Health Department
√  Gilmer County Public Library
√  Gilmer County Extension Service

And vote NO for:
X  Gilmer County Schools construction of two new schools

~~ A Hard Working Gilmer County Citizen ~~

Click to see Printable Data to help you with your decision

Gilmer County: Angel Tree Applications Being Taken

Community Resources, Inc. will start taking ANGEL TREE applications on Monday, October 25, 2010 and will take them through Friday, November 05, 2010 ONLY.

Applicants must be income eligible and the application is for children from Birth to 14 years old.

Parent must bring in list of sizes (coat, pants, shirt, and shoes).

Please tell your friends and neighbors so no child is left out.

Keep in mind, TWO WEEKS OF SIGN-UP ONLY.

For more information, call 304.462.8698.

Ora E. “Babe” Stump Minney

Ora E. “Babe” Stump Minney
Age 86, of Shock, WV, was called to be with the Lord Monday, October 11, 2010.

She was born April 04, 1924 in Monongalia County WV, a daughter of the late Perle G. and Rose E. Stump.

With her marriage to Elder Rodney C. Minney September 02, 1942 she moved to Gilmer County where she lived for the remainder of her life.

She was saved and baptized into the Frozen Run Baptist Church in 1955 and remained faithful to the Lord until her death.

She was a retired teacher in the West Virginia School System having taught in both Gilmer and Calhoun counties until she retired with 30-years service.

In addition to her parents Ora was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Rodney C. Minney and four children, Arlys Bryant Minney, Joseph Wayne Minney, Connie Rose Minney and Meredith Matthew Minney.

Surviving are two sons, Elder Mark C. Minney of Perkins and Randy G. Minney of Shock; seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, October 15 at the Lower Steer Run Baptist Church at Normantown.

Elder Bill James will officiate. Interment will be in the Miller Cemetery at Shock.

Friends may call at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM today.

Gilmer County Schools - Bus Schedules for 2010-11 School Year

Gilmer County Schools - 2010-11 Bus Schedules

Ruth A. Wildman

Ruth A. Wildman
Age 94, of Belpre, died Thursday, July 01, 2010, at her residence.

She was born in Pickens, WV, a daughter of the late Hudson D. and Ada G. (Hull) Fitch.

She worked as an LPN for years at St. Joseph’s Hospital, retiring at the age of 70, and then volunteered in the Pharmacy for another 19 years.

She volunteered for Red Cross and also as a volunteer helping people with taxes. Prior to all of that she was a dairy farmer. She was a founding member of Wood County 4-H Club and a member of Belpre Church of Christ.

She is survived by six daughters, Betty Haecker of San Antonio, Texas, Alice Wilson (Jack) of Belpre, Ada Roach of Belpre, Joan Tryon (Ron) of Jacksonville, Fla., Kay Schwarzel (John) of Hocking Port, Ohio, and Linda McFee of Reynoldsville, WV; two sons, George Wildman (Doris) and Curtis Wildman (Linda) all of Belpre; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Merry Goudy of Chipley, Fla.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Wildman; a daughter, Ann Staats; a granddaughter, Joyce Staats; a great-great-great-grandson, William Richards; and a sister, Mildred Brandt.

Services will be 11 AM Tuesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, with Pastor Jack Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Bethany Cemetery, New England Ridge.

Visitation will be Monday from 5-8 PM.

Perkins: Crooked Fork Baptist Congregational Sing

Crooked Fork Baptist Church at Perkins is having a congregational sing on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 7:00 PM.

Everyone’s welcome.

Elder Charles Edwin Fisher

Elder Charles Edwin Fisher
Age 69 of Normantown, WV, departed this life at 5:50 AM Monday, February 08, 2010 at his residence, surrounded by his loving wife & children, following an extended illness.

Born April 10, 1940 in Gilmer County son of the late Albert Arthur “Art” & Verna Marie Smith Fisher.

In his younger years Charles worked with his dad & brothers in the timber business.

In 1959 Charles went to work at the Ford Motor Co. at the Lorain, OH facility & once married moved his new bride there.

In 1968 they returned to Cedarville WV.., where he worked for Royal Oil & Gas.

Those who knew Charles will remember him best for the work that he did for our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. On September 24, 1972 he became an ordained Baptist Minister & over the years has traveled thousands of miles preaching the gospel. He has pastored several area churches & for years traveled back & forth from West Virginia to Ohio, pastoring The Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church.

Charles has performed countless wedding ceremonies & preached an undetermined amount of funerals.

He has been a wonderful husband, father, Grand-dad, brother, counselor, & friend for all who knew him.

Charles loved gospel music & especially loved listening to his four children sing. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, & tending to his garden. Most of all, Charles Loved the Lord & dedicated his life to him. This we know by the way he led his life & from the words he wrote in the front page of his bible. “I regret that I have but one lifetime to preach the gospel of my Master.”

On July 21, 1963 he was united in marriage to Linda Dobbins who survives at their Normantown home.

4 children survive: Craig Fisher & wife Elizabeth of Sutton, WV, Dale Fisher & wife Sandy of Summersville, WV., Anita Fisher Deaton & husband Ray of Ellijay, GA., & Tina Fisher Mollohan & husband Jackie of Birch River, WV.

Also surviving are 6 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild: Justin Fisher, wife Nani, & great-granddaughter Jessilynn Faith Fisher of Sutton, WV., Ryan Fisher of New Martinsville, Matthew Fisher of Cedarville, WV, Whitney Facemire of Ellijay, GA., Kevin Sartin & Wyatt Fisher both of Sutton, WV.

2 sisters & 3 brothers survive: Linda Cook of Normantown WV, Reta Matz of Clarksburg, WV, Farrell Fisher of Cedarville, WV, Burl Fisher of Normantown, WV, & Elder Larry Fisher of Perkins, WV, Several nieces & nephews survive as well.

Along with his parents, Charles was preceded in death by 2 brothers Earl & Dale Fisher, Mother-in-Law Eva Opal Blake Dobbins, & Father-in-Law Sherman Dobbins.

Charles will be missed, but we can find comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering & that he is now home with the Lord.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Elder Mike Richardson & Elder Richard Westfall officiating.

Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Calling hours will be 5-8 PM Wednesday at the Ellyson Mortuary Inc. Glenville, WV, & 1 hour prior to church services Thursday afternoon.

Ellyson Mortuary Inc. is assisting the family of Elder Charles E. Fisher with arrangements.

Richard L. Pugh

Richard L. Pugh
Age 76, of Weston, and formerly of Helvetia, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009, at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston.
He was born March 18, 1933, in Helvetia, a son of the late John and Lela Smith Pugh.
He is also preceded in death by a son, Mark Pugh; sister, Bernadine Wooten; and brother, Ray Pugh.
Surviving are three sons, Bobby Pugh of Virginia, Luke Pugh and wife, Nancy of Jane Lew, and Gail Pugh of Weston; 13 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; one step great-granddaughter; and brother, Duaine Dean of Helvetia.
Mr. Pugh had worked for the WV Dept. of Highways at Pickens, the Weston State Hospital and was a logger. He served with the US Air Force during the Korean War.
The family will received friends from 1 to 2 PM, Wednesday, October 21, at the Pine Grove UM Church at Czar. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM with James P. Morgan, Jr. and Pastor Wayne Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery.
The Tomblyn Whitescarver Funeral Chapel of Buckhannon is in charge of the
arrangements for Richard L. Pugh.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblyn.com.

Gilmer County Schools Bus Schedule 2009-2010

Bus #51 Darrel Ramsey

Bus #57 John Isenhart

Bus #52 Glen Greathouse

Bus #53 Susie Kirkpatrick

Bus #54 Tim White

Bus #62 Randy Hitt

Bus #61 Colin Hartshorn

Bus #56 Freddie Helmick

Bus #63 Mark Minney

Bus #55 Mike Hill

Bus #60 Virgil Meadows

Bus #59 Kelvin Sprouse

Bus #64 Sam Perrin

Bus #58 David Goff

*** The Bus schedule for Troy Area is based on bussing the Troy Elementary students to Glenville Elementary.
Gilmer County Schools is very hopeful this will be Temporary and last only a few weeks.

PERKINS: CROOKED FORK BAPTIST CHURCH HOMECOMING

The Crooked Fork Baptist Church at Perkins will have its 36th annual homecoming and roll call on Sunday, July 5, 2009, from 10:00AM to 3:00PM.
Everyone is welcome.

PERKINS: CROOKED FORK BAPTIST CHURCH SING

The Crooked Fork Baptist Church at Perkins will have a congregational sing on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 7:00-9:00PM.

Ora M. Frame

Ora M. Frame
Age 80, of 111 Fairground Rd., Glenville departed this life at 12:50 AM, Sunday, May 10, 2009, in SunBridge of Glenville, following an extended illness.

She was born May 5, 1929 in Braxton County, a daughter, if the late W.G. “Bill” and Clara Rose Perkins.
Ora was a mother and homemaker, personal caregiver and member of the Dawson Baptist Church.

On December 31, 1950, she was married to Luther E. “Doc” Frame who preceded her in death September 16, 1992.

There are nine children surviving: Barbara Elaine Love of Fairmont; Roger Frame of Troy; Rick Frame of Sand Fork; Rita Shotwell of Deer Park, TX; Brenda Frame of Weston; Greta Lamb of Woodstock, GA; James E. “Eddie” Frame, Orlando; Veta Lynne Slay of Woodstock, GA; and Robert Frame of Orlando.

There are 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren surviving. One brother survives, Vic Perkins of Weston. Mrs. Frame was preceded in death by one son, Clifford Frame, one granddaughter, Maxine Cottrill, one sister, Genieve Perkins, and four brothers, Dennis, Jim, Gene, and Richard Perkins.

Funeral services were conducted at the Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Pastor Bryan Groves and Pastor James Epling officiated. Burial was in the Crooked Fork Cemetery at Perkins.
Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., assisted the family of Ora M. Frame with arrangements.

Floda Irene Hart White

Floda Irene Hart White
Age 99 of Perkins, Gilmer County, departed this life to be with her Lord on March 15, 2009 at home, surrounded by her family.

Floda was preceded in death by her husband, of 60 years, Albert Ray White on April 2, 1990, and two grandchildren, Rodney Wayne (Jackie) Parsons and Virginia Lee White and two great-grandchildren, Kara Delaine Brannon and Cullen Austin Marks.

Floda was the daughter, of William and Mae (Frame) Hart, who also preceded her in death. Floda was born on September 18, 1909 and lived a full life in her 99 and half years.

Floda was a homemaker and the oldest member of the Crooked Fork Baptist Church. She was mother to 12 children. There are nine girls and three boys: Treva (John) Berry of Sutton, Kenneth (Louise) White of Cedarville, Fay (Wilbur) Marks of Little Hocking, OH; Willadene (Nolan) Moyers of Frametown, June (Charles) Shaffer of Stow, OH; Kay (Doug) Henline of Normantown, Nina (Gene) Stump of Flint, MI; Dana (Caren) White of Normantown, Marjorie (Al) Born of Elyria, OH; Austin (Gene) White of Normantown, Connie (Gary) Gainer of Weston, and Joyce (Larry) Fisher of Perkins. She was the beloved grandmother to 39 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, at 11:00AM at the Crooked Fork Baptist Church at Perkins. Elder George Rose, Elder Roger Stewart and Elder Austin White will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Hospice Care Corporation, Rt. 1 Box 43 C, Burnsville, WV 26335.

Friends may call at the Stump Funeral Home in Arnoldsburg from 5:00 to 8:00PM, Wednesday.