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Lula Belle Hevener Kline

Lula Belle Hevener Kline

Jul 19, 2021

Lula Belle Hevener Kline, 86, of Franklin, passed away July 19, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following a brief illness.

Born on March 21, 1935 in Deer Run, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Ezra and Rena Mae (Dahmer) Hevener, the youngest of their seven children.  Lula Belle was a 1953 graduate of...

David V. Smith, Sr.

David V. Smith, Sr.

Jul 17, 2021

David V. Smith, Sr., 51, of Franklin, WV passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia after being a passenger in a pickup truck that was struck by a falling tree at Brandywine, WV.

He was born June 22, 1970 at Cumberland, Maryland, and was the son of the late Robert W....

Leroy Dale Riggleman

Leroy Dale Riggleman

Jul 8, 2021

Mr. Leroy Dale Riggleman, 82, of Rockingham, VA passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at his home.

He was born July 18, 1938 on Mitchell Mountain at Kline, WV and was the son of the late Jesse Riggleman and Mable Mitchell Riggleman.

Leroy worked for Griffith Bag Company, Cassco Ice, Douglas Pierce, Marvel Poultry, Brockway...

Gabriel Frank Verdoni

Gabriel Frank Verdoni

Jul 5, 2021

Gabriel Frank Verdoni, 90, of Franklin, WV went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 5, 2021 while at the home of his daughter in Brandywine, West Virginia, with family by his side.

"Gabe" was born October 9, 1930 in Jersey City, New Jersey, and was the son and youngest of four boys of the late...

Judith V. Carter

Judith V. Carter

Jun 29, 2021

Judith "Judy" V. Carter, age 81, of Marlinton, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at WV Caring Hospice Center in Elkins, WV, after battling a number of health issues for years.

She was born February 21, 1940 at Roxana, IL and was the daughter of the...

Heather Jo Arnold Hottle

Heather Jo Arnold Hottle

Jun 27, 2021

Heather Jo Arnold Hottle, 43, of Paw Paw, WV completed her earthly journey on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at her home and is now walking on heavenly shores.

She was born September 24, 1977 at Winchester, VA and was the daughter of Sue Mae Arnold of Paw Paw.

She was a 1995 graduate of Paw...

Robert Rives Locklin

Robert Rives Locklin

Jun 20, 2021

Robert Rives Locklin, recently of Richmond, Virginia, went to his heavenly Father on Father's Day, June 20, 2021.

He was born May 20, 1929 to Anderson Jackson Locklin and Irene Elizabeth Moore of Monroeville, Alabama.  He graduated high school from Marion Military Institute in 1946, attended the University of Alabama, where he was a member of Delta...

Judy M. Propst

Judy M. Propst

Jun 17, 2021

Judy Mae Gordon Propst, 76, of Sugar Grove, WV went peacefully to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2021 while a patient at Sentara RMH following prolonged health issues.

A woman with remarkable spirit and fortitude, Judy was the third of four children born to the late Vernon and Hilda Bennett Gordon on March 24,...

Vaughn Bogdan Basine

Vaughn Bogdan Basine

Jun 14, 2021

Vaughn Bogdan Basine, 80, of Marlinton, WV left this world on Monday, June 14, 2021 after becoming ill with cholangiocarcinoma.

She was born February 9, 1941 in New Britain, Connecticut, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Regina Basine.  After graduation from Loomis Chaffee High School, she studied sculpture at Rhode Island School of Design. ...

Leonard Martin Stotler

Leonard Martin Stotler

Jun 7, 2021

Leonard Martin Stotler, 80, of Great Cacapon, West Virginia passed away June 7, 2021 at his home.

Born August 22, 1940 at Magnolia, WV, he was the son of the late Elwood Bud Stotler and Hazel Shambaugh Stotler.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He loved the outdoors and was an avid...

Bryan Steven Propst

Bryan Steven Propst

May 31, 2021

Bryan Steven Propst, 46, of Upper Tract, WV passed away at his home on Monday, May 31, 2021 due to an apparent heart attack.

He was born September 20, 1974 at Harrisonburg, VA, and was the son of Sunette Kessel Propst of Upper Tract and the late Ona Bryan Propst (1949 – 1986).

He was...

Mary "Ruth" Propst

Mary "Ruth" Propst

May 25, 2021

Mary "Ruth" Propst, 85, of Hinton, VA and formerly of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, VA.

She was born June 21, 1935 at Franklin and was the daughter of the late William Harrison Kile and Dessie Mae Kesner Kile.

Ruth had worked at Wampler's, Shifflett's, Traditions and Thomas...

Ruth Marie Miller

Ruth Marie Miller

May 22, 2021

Ruth Marie Miller, 70, of Timberville, VA died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Augusta Medical Center at Fishersville.

She was born April 8, 1951 at Whitmer, WV and was the daughter of the late Charles E. Warner and Ruby Ellen Mowery Warner.

She had worked at Metro Pants and Sun Wave and had retired from...

Fred Clinton Kimble, Jr.

Fred Clinton Kimble, Jr.

May 20, 2021

Fred Clinton Kimble, Jr., 85, of Upper Tract, WV passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Pendleton Manor in Franklin.

He was born December 24, 1935 at Upper Tract and was the son of the late Fred Clinton Kimble, Sr. and Eula Mae Hedrick Kimble.

J.R. served in the U.S. Army.  He was a truck...

Thomas Alan "Tom" Roy

Thomas Alan "Tom" Roy

May 20, 2021

Thomas Alan "Tom" Roy, 57, of Upper Tract, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 20, 2021 at his home.

He was born January 1, 1964 at Fort Kent, Maine and was the son of Shirley (Jensen) Roy of Tucson, Arizona and the late Valere Roy.

Tom was a 1982 graduate of Wisdom High School in St....

Paula Jeanne Harman Raynar

Paula Jeanne Harman Raynar

May 19, 2021

Paula Jeanne Harman Raynar, beloved wife of Karl and loving mother to John and Laurel, departed this life on May 19, 2021 in State College, PA.

Paula was born on October 11, 1948 to the late John and Pauline Harman of Franklin.  Growing up in Pendleton County, Paula took an early role in community service and helping...

Bessie Rae Riley

Bessie Rae Riley

May 16, 2021

Bessie Rae Riley (Stotler), 51, of Paw Paw, WV passed away at her home on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

She is survived by her husband, Craig Riley; children, Dalton Craig Riley and Delylah Sunshyne Richards; parents, Mary Skiver and stepfather, Mike Skiver, Sr., along with stepmother, Kathy Ginevan; her siblings, Shelly Brown (Ginevan), Luke Ginevan, Julie Ginevan,...

Siglinde Ullrich Bullett

Siglinde Ullrich Bullett

May 11, 2021

Siglinde Ullrich Bullett, 85, of Paw Paw, WV passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home.

She was born March 17, 1936 at Kassel, Germany and was the daughter of the late Heinrich Ullrich and Else Riese Ullrich.

Siglinde had worked at Raygold and retired from National Fruit after 30 years.  She was also...

Virginia Grace Riggleman

Virginia Grace Riggleman

Apr 26, 2021

Virginia Grace Riggleman, 83, of Harrisonburg, Virginia passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at Willow Estates in Penn Laird, VA.

She was born December 23, 1937 at Seneca Rocks, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late Elmer Kisamore and Mabel (Sites) Kisamore.

Grace retired from the Powhatan Correctional Facility in State Farm, Virginia. ...

John Franklin Homan

John Franklin Homan

Apr 11, 2021

Please join John's family as they celebrate his life, sharing stories and memories, at New Street United Methodist Church, 202 West New Street in Shepherdstown, WV on Sunday, June 13 at 2:00 PM.  For the safety of all who attend, the wearing of face coverings would be most appreciated.

On Sunday, April 11, 2021, John...

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