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1999 Obits
Cabell Record 1999
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Beth Ann Bentley Robinson
Beth Ann Bentley Robinson, 34, of Culloden, wife of
Timothy Robinson died Monday, November 15, 1999 in Putnam General
Hospital. She was a homemaker. Also surviving are her mother,
Bethel Ann Long Bentley of Oak Hill; one son, Eric Christopher
Robinson of Culloden; and one brother, David Bentley of
Hurricane. Funeral Friday, November 19, 1999 at Bartlett Burdette
Cox Funeral Home, Charleston; burial in Sunset Memorial Park,
South Charleston.
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Jeffery “Jeff” Kent Ray
Jeffery “Jeff” Kent Ray, 37, of Milton, WV,
formerly of Grant Avenue, Dayton, OH, passed away on November 9,
1999, after an extended illness. He is survived by his parents,
George and Phyllis “Boots” Lucas of Milton; faithful
aunt, Pauline Scarberry of Milton; special friend and loved one,
Robert Baker of Dayton, OH; special friend Mary Baker of Dayton,
OH, and a host of additional friends. A Memorial Service was held
on Thursday, November 11th at White Chapel Memorial Gardens
in Barboursville. Querry's Mortuary in East Huntington, WV, was
in charge of arrangements.
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Pearl Ross
Pearl Ross, 86, of Huntington, passed away November 22,
1999, at Heritage Manor, Huntington. Graveside services were
conducted Wednesday, November 24,.1999, at White Chapel Memorial
Gardens. She was born April 13, 1913, in Cabell County, a
daughter of the late Henry and Cassie Ross. She is survived by
her son and daughter-in-law, James R. “Jim” and Linda
Ross of Barboursville; two sisters, Leona Christman of
Huntington, and Jewell Parsons of Charleston; three grandsons,
James Ross, Jr. and his wife, Laura, Michael Ross, and Jason
Ross; two great-granddaughters, Samantha and Jamie Ross. Wallace
Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, was in charge of
arrangements.
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Macil G. Reed
Macil G. Reed, 86, of Hurricane, widow of Irving
“Smitty” Reed, died Wednesday, September 15, 1999 in
Morris Memorial Nursing Home. She was the retired owner and
operator of University Market, 3rd Avenue, Huntington. Survivors
include two nephews, Ronald Gillenwater of Dorchester, Mass., and
Russell Harris of Hurricane; and two nieces, Carol Gillenwater of
Dorchester and Dorothy Harris of Hurricane. Funeral Friday, Sept.
17th at Allen Funeral Home. Burial in Lincoln Memorial Park.
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LaVeda Tatum Raines
Mrs. LaVeda Tatum Raines, 73, of Barboursville, passed
away Monday, September 6, 1999, in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, September 9, 1999, at
Henson Mortuary with the Rev. Jay Tatum officiating. Burial in
Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. She was born August 9, 1926, in
Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late David Edgar and Christine
Worley Tatum. She was a former employee of Owens-Illinois and was
a member of the Baptist Temple, Huntington. Survivors include her
husband, Charles Lee Raines; two sons, William Steven Raines of
Broadway, N.C., and Terry Allen Raines at home; two daughters,
Michelle Crane and Cynthia Mahle, both of Rochester, N.Y.; one
sister, Jesse Fitzpatrick of Huntington; three brothers, William
Tatum of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Cecil Tatum of Woodbridge, Va. and
Robert Tatum of Leesburg, Va.; five grandchildren, Amy Parsons,
Julie Kelly, Adam Raines, Christine Raines and Michael Raines;
four great grandchildren, Gary Parsons, Jr., Andy Parsons, Drew
McVey and Taylor Raines; and special nieces Patricia Timler and
Judy Dean.
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Harry E. Rimmer
Harry E. Rimmer, 68, of Barboursville, died
‘Thursday, Aug. 19, 1999 at his home after a lengthy and
courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services were conducted
Saturday, Aug. 21 1999 at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by
the Reverend Buddy Muncy and Reverend Caudle Adkins. Burial in
Milton Cemetery. He was born Dec. 13, 1930 in Milton, a son of
the late Roy and Edith Johnson Rimmer. He graduated from
Barboursville High School and Marshall University. He was a
retired lab supervisor with Goodyear Tire and Rubber. Harry was a
veteran of the U.S Army, serving our country in Post-WWII
Germany. He attended Rock of Ages United Baptist Church. Harry
was an avid hobbyist and had many interests, especially the
natural sciences and U.S. history. He was particularly interested
in studying the Civil War and had collected many books and
artifacts. He is survived by five sisters Juanema Warden and
Juanita Jeffrey, both of Barboursville, Joyce McCormick of
Milton, Ruth Lewis and Mary Jane Rimmer, both of Huntington; two
brothers, Albert Rimmer of Ona and Bob Rimmer of Lexington, Ky.,
all of whom he loved very deeply.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Harry was a loving
godfather to Gabe Muncy, Sarah Damron and Katie Damron, his
great-nephew and great-nieces. They adored him and considered him
to be one of the best parts of their lives. Harry also leaves
behind a host of friends and co-workers who enriched his life.
“ God loves a cheerful giver”, and Harry Rimmer was a
cheerful giver who recognized that the true reward of this life
is in the giving. He gave fully of himself and of his resources,
never expecting anything in return. Harry, God will reward you
richly. His family feels blessed to have had him in their lives
here on earth and look forward to their eternal reunion. The
family wishes to express their deep gratitude to his longtime
physician, Dr. David Patick as well as Dr. Mallioux, Dr. Rose,
Dr. Kimmey, Dr. Denning, the nursing staff and ancillary
personnel of St Mary’s Hospital and the angels from Hospice
of Huntington, who made his transition to death a peaceful and
nearly painless event shared in a meaningful way by his friends
and family. This will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers,
contributions were made to Hospice of Huntington. Pallbearers
were Dr. Tim Damron, Mr. Jack Warner, Mr. Jim Jeffrey, Mr. Scott
Alan Rimmer, Mr. Steve Warden, and Mr. Rodney Warden.
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Donald A. Ray
Donald A. Ray, 69, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of
Huntington, WV, died Friday, June 11, 1999, in Bradenton. Funeral
services were conducted Wednesday, June 16,1999, at Wallace
Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Brother Anthony
Francis, OSFC and the Rev. Jay Tatum. Burial in Ridgelawn
Memorial Park. He was born February 23, 1930, in Cabell County, a
son of the late Pat and Bertha Martin Ray. He was a general
foreman, retired from CSX after 39 years of service; a member of
the Minerva Lodge, #13, A.F.&A.M.; Guyandotte Chapter No. 10,
R.A.M., Huntington Commandery No. 009, Knights Templar,
Huntington, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, and Beni Kedem Temple,
Charleston, WV. He was also preceded in death by one brother,
Norman Ray. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Perry Ray; one
daughter, DonEllen Ray of Huntington; one son, Jack Ray of
Bradenton, FL; two brothers, Wendell Ray of Huntington and
Carroll Ray of Barboursville; and two sisters-in-law, Patsy and
Joyce Ray of Barboursville. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville,
was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice of Huntington, Box 464, Huntington, 25709 or Hospice
of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
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JAMES LAWRENCE "ROBOT" ROBERTSON
James Lawrence "Robot" Robertson, 68, of Milton,
died Monday, April 12, 1999, in Cabell Huntington Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 16th at Milton
Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Patton officiating. Burial
followed in Lunsford Cemetery, Milton, WV. He was born May 19,
1930, at Huntington, WV, the son of the late Opie Lawrence and
Louise Burdette Robertson. He was retired from Owens Illinois as
a machine operator. He was also preceded in death by his brother,
Ronnie Robertson. Survivors include his wife, Eilean Fisher
Robertson of Milton; two daughters Tracy Lynn Robertson and Erma
"Babe" Robertson; one son, Larry Robertson; and his
stepson, Rex Clagg; three sisters, Eloise Smith, Patricia Napier
and Judy Hall; and one brother Willie D. Robertson. Also
surviving are four grandchildren, Britney Clagg and Danny,
Jessica and Justin Robertson; one great-grandson, Nicholas
Robertson; and one aunt, Ruby Robertson. He had two very special
friends, Oscar Carl Rice and Johnny Ray Hedrick.
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Okey Melvin Rose
Okey Melvin Rose, 80, of Somerset, Ohio, formerly of
Barboursville and Clendenin, died Sunday, May 30, 1999, in
Lancaster Fairfield County Medical Center, Lancaster, OH.
Graveside services were conducted Thursday, June 3, 1999 at the
West Virginia National Cemetery, Grafton, WV. He was born January
9, 1919, in Clendenin, a son of the late Richard P. and Lettie
Huffman Rose. He was retired from Columbia Gas and was a veteran
of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. He is survived by his
wife, Mary Jones Rose; one daughter, Sandra Jose of Somerset: one
son, Michael Rose of New Concorde, OH: two sisters, Ruth
VanBuskirk, of Kenton, OH, and Bessie Tittle of Tad, WV. Wallace
Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville was in charge of
arrangements.
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Eldon C. Ross
Mr. Eldon C. Ross, 72, of Madison Creek Rd., Branchland, WV,
went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 8, 1999, at the Veterans
Administration Medical Center, Huntington. Funeral services were
conducted Tuesday, May 11, 1999, at the Wallace Funeral Home
& Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Robert Hatfield. Burial in
Ross Cemetery, Madison Creek Rd., Salt Rock. He was born July 7,
1926, in Cabell County. a son of the late Lee and Vilora Parsons
Ross. He was a US Army Veteran of WW II and the Korean Conflict,
a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient; and a member of the
Green Valley Church. He was preceded in death by one brother,
Hersel Ross and two sisters, Elsie Lucas and Ever Stephens. He is
survived by his wife of 35 years, Ruth Holton Ross; one son,
Matthew Ross of Branchland, two stepsons, Philip Key of Salt Rock
and Robert Key of Phoenix, Arizona; one step-daughter, Vickie
Bailey of Salt Rock; two sisters, Wilma and Naomi Keyser, both of
Salt Rock; one granddaughter, Brittany Ross of Barboursville;
four step-granddaughters, and four stepgrandsons; three
step-great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
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