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Topic author: Dale Tincher 64
Subject: In Memory Of
Posted on: 03/21/2006 12:42:29
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As you may know, we have an In Memoriam page http://www.rainellereunion.com/in-memoriam.html You are welcome to send notices, tributes and other information.

We thought it would be good to have a topic on the discussion board that will notify Rangers quickly when we hear about the passing of a classmate or friend of Rainelle. This will allow you to send a card, flowers or attend the funeral if possible. I am about to post one. We welcome your contributions. Dale

*** PLEASE GO TO THE END OF THE LIST (e.g., Page 4 or 5) TO SEE THE MOST RECENT PASSINGS. ***

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

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Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 03/21/2006 13:11:18
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Tom Hall, Sr., passed away Sunday. I know him and the wonderful Hall family well. They were my family's next door neighbors in Lilly Park for many years and we grew up with Linda, Tommy and Jeannie. The Dairy Queen, his family's primary business, was an integral part of many of our lives.

Patty Cox Osborne sent this, "Tom's services will be Wednesday at the First Baptist Church. In my opinion, Tom was a great person. He fought a very brave battle against the emphysema that took his life. Wonder how many cones of ice cream he gave away every spring to the children of Rainelle? I remember looking forward to 'that walk' to the Dairy Queen every year!"

Tom's obituary can be found here: http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/local_story_079201430.html

We send our love and respects to the family.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 03/22/2006 19:15:42
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Our hearts are sorrowed by the passing of this wonderful person Tom Hall.... He will be missed by all.

Our prayers and love are for Tom's wife Kat, son Tommy, daughters Linda and jeanie, and their extended families.

Yes, Dale the little Dairy Queen was a institution in Rainelle....Remember when Tom and Kat had a hula hoop contest at the Dairy Queen.... it was fun for all..
















Andy

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 05/03/2006 23:32:32
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Our friend, Gerry Mitchell's father, Frank Mitchell, passed away this morning at approximately 2:50 a.m. His services are this Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Smathers' Funeral Home in Rainelle. Visits can pay their respects an hour prior to that. Gerry is with his mother in Rainelle. Mr. (Frank) Mitchell will be buried at The End Of The Trail cemetery complex.

Many of us have grown closer to Gerry while he has worked hard to provide high-quality scans of the Ranger yearbooks. He is a truly nice and giving man.

Gerry, we grieve with you. You and your family are in our prayers and our thoughts.

We are reluctant to put people's mailing addresses on a public bulletin board, especially if we haven't obtained their okay, but if you wish to have Mrs. Mitchell's or Gerry's address, please let me or Andy Aide Pendleton know.

Mr. Frank Mitchell's obituary can be viewed here: http://www.rainellereunion.com/images/SCAN_OF_FRANK_MITCHELLs_OBITUARY.jpg

I can't think of a more appropriate tribute to Frank and Wenona than a post Andy made February 18th. I will paste it below:
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Jerry Mitchell had recently sent me a very nice picture of his parents, Frank and Wenona Mitchell.

Jerry's Dad did not attend RHS however he had worked most of his adult life in Rainelle. Most of us remember Frank as the right hand man for Dick Jarrett while working at the Rainelle Dept. Store. Frank had worked at the dept. store from 1940 until its closing. After the Rainelle Dept. store closed Frank remained on board at the store with the new owners the Gwinn family until its closing. Again after the Gwinn family closed the store Frank again moved on working as department manager at Aide's Discount Store until his third retirement. Frank was always a top quality employee that worked hard for his employer and always gave his full attention to his customers...Everyone wanted Frank to help them...he is loved by all..

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?Uc=prxi0xw.bn1xvek&Uy=-kovvdt&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=0&mode=fromshare&conn_speed=1

Gerry's mother, Wenona RHS class of '38 was a loving caring mother who was a wonderful homemaker to her family...Wenona a community, civic minded lady where her club work help to improve many things around Rainelle...Wenona is regarded as one of the fine ladies of Rainelle who cared and loved others.

Frank and Wenona are long time members of the First Baptist Church of Rainelle. They love their Church and its church members!!!!

Frank is 89 years young Wenona is 86 years young

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?Uc=prxi0xw.zr19mwc&Uy=wuxwjr&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=0&mode=fromshare&conn_speed=1

"WE LOVE YOU FRANK AND WENONA"

There are two different pictures please click on each..ty

Andy

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 05/06/2006 02:37:01
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We are sorry to read of the loss of Mr. Mitchell. He was a pillar of Rainelle and will never be forgotten. We extend our condolences to the family. Bennetts.

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 05/18/2006 11:06:44
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I have just learned that Sam Smith, Father of Ed Smith, has passed away. The visitation will be Friday evening from 6:30PM-8:30PM at the Wallace and Wallace Chapel.
The funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church on Saturday at 2:00PM.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ed, Nancy, Eva, and the Smith family.

Reply author: Andy Aide Pendleton 64
Replied on: 05/19/2006 20:24:03
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John Elves ‘Sam’ Smith


HURRICANE — John Elves “Sam” Smith, 93, formerly of Rainelle, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2006, in Putnam General Hospital, Hurricane, following a long illness.

Born Sept. 8, 1912, at Crag, W.Va., he was the son of the late Willie Clark Smith and Rhoda Fleshman Smith.

Mr. Smith was a former mechanic for the Purity Maid Bread Company in Rainelle.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rainelle for 57 years, and was a past Deacon and church treasurer.

Mr. Smith was also a member of Midland Trail Lodge No. 166 AF and AM.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Hanson, and three brothers, Keith, Francis, and Willard Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Eva Shupe Smith; a son, M. Edward Smith and his wife, Nancy, of Hurricane; two grandchildren, Scott Smith and his wife, Stacey, and Lisa McClanahan and her husband, Lee, all of Hurricane, and four great-grandchildren, Skye and Sawyer Smith, and Callie and Connor McClanahan, all of Hurricane.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Rainelle with Pastor Dana Gatewood officiating. Entombment will follow in Wallace Memorial Mausoleum, Clintonville, with Masonic graveside rites conducted by the Midland Trail Lodge No. 166 AF and AM.

Friends may call 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Chapel, Rainelle.

The Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Rainelle will serve as pallbearers.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace, Rainelle.

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Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 07/21/2007 11:07:50
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I have heard via e-mail that George Aide passed away yesterday morning. As we know, George Aide was an anchor and hard worker for Rainelle for many years and was known and respected by a multitude of West Virginians. Carolyn Johnson Hunter let some of us know and stated our sentiments well regarding our friend, Andy. She said, "We knew he (Mr. Aide) was very ill during the time of the reunion and that Andy was sacrificing time with her dad to be with us. She worked very hard on the reunion and we all appreciate all she did."

Mr. Aide had been ill for quite some time and had put up a strong fight to remain with his beloved family. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with Andy and the entire family. I have grown to further know and appreciate Andy as a very dear friend while working on the Website, visits to Rainelle, and some reunion items. She is tireless and loves Rainelle. I tried to find information about the arrangements online, but was not able to do so. Please post arrangements or drop me a note if you know the arrangements.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 07/22/2007 14:48:26
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Originally posted by Dale Tincher 64

I have heard via e-mail that George Aide passed away yesterday morning. As we know, George Aide was an anchor and hard worker for Rainelle for many years and was known and respected by a multitude of West Virginians. Carolyn Johnson Hunter let some of us know and stated our sentiments well regarding our friend, Andy. She said, "We knew he (Mr. Aide) was very ill during the time of the reunion and that Andy was sacrificing time with her dad to be with us. She worked very hard on the reunion and we all appreciate all she did."

Mr. Aide had been ill for quite some time and had put up a strong fight to remain with his beloved family. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with Andy and the entire family. I have grown to further know and appreciate Andy as a very dear friend while working on the Website, visits to Rainelle, and some reunion items. She is tireless and loves Rainelle. I tried to find information about the arrangements online, but was not able to do so. Please post arrangements or drop me a note if you know the arrangements.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

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Reply author: thorntonjudy65
Replied on: 07/23/2007 11:46:53
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Andy, I would like to say how sorry that I am about your father. He was a dear man and I worked for him when I was 15 years old.
I have known your family for a long time so my condolences are with you and all the family. Judy Thornton Nester

Judy Thornton Nester

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 07/23/2007 22:09:29
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Andy: We are so sorry to hear of your Dad passing. I know your heart and your family's hearts are broken. God Bless you. Marilyn

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 06/30/2008 12:41:53
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Faye Forren

RAINELLE — Faye Forren, 75, of Horton Avenue, Rainelle, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea.

Born May 21, 1933, at Mabscott, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Earl Stafford and Cledith Estelle Toney Smith.

Faye was a member of Big Clear Creek Baptist Church of Rupert, where she sang in the choir. She was a hard-working and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker.

Faye was a former employee of Kroger and the Rainelle Sewing Plant.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Carl Forren, in 1983; two sons, Sammy Forren and Bill Smith; a stepson, Tom Forren; a sister, Florence “June” Smith; and four brothers, Harold, Dennis, Bernard and Lewis Smith.

Survivors include two daughters, Debra Phillips of Covington, Va., Susie Brooks (Steve) of Uniontown, Pa.; a son, Chris Forren of Rupert; two stepchildren, Jo Anne Harris (Bob) of Meadow Bridge, and Roger “Rod” Forren (Judy) of Meadow Bridge; three daughters-in-law, Karen Forren of Rainelle, Diane Forren of Louisville, Ky., and Diane Moody of Spring Dale, W.Va.; five sisters, Lillian Crane of Rupert, Juanita Beverly (Sonny) of Rupert, Pat Sorrells (Larry) of Robinson, Texas, Shirley Tolosa (Tony) of Chantilly, Va., and Irma Smith of Meadow Creek; nine grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren, eight stepgreat-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle with Assistant Pastor Keith Shumaker officiating. Burial will follow at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville.

Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations of sympathy be made to: First Baptist Church of Rainelle Food Pantry, at 309 Seventh St., Rainelle, WV 25962.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 07/01/2008 07:57:54
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Sue Carroll Harmon Myers

AUBURN, Ala. — Sue Carroll Harmon Myers, 72, a native of Rainelle, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2008, in Auburn, Ala.

Born April 4, 1936, at Ronceverte, W.Va.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fredie Dowell Myers, and her parents, Eskel Frazier Harman and Marcelle D. Griffith Harman.

Mrs. Myers was a 1954 graduate of Rainelle High School; she received her secretarial degree from Beckley College.

She is survived by her sons, John Myers and wife, Sherry, of Kathleen, Ga., Keith Myers and his wife, Laura, of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Bill Myers and his wife, Kristy, of Auburn, Ala.; grandchildren, Holland Grace, Frederico, Jonathon Jordan and Collier Wilson Myers; a brother, William Wilson “Bud” Harmon and his wife, Shirley, of Oak Hill, W.Va.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at the Alabama Heritage Cemetery, Montgomery, Ala.

Pallbearers will be family members.

Online guest book may be signed at www.mem.com.

Arrangements by Alabama Heritage Funeral Home, 10505 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, Ala.

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 03/25/2009 22:21:20
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Tilitha (Tyce) Sanford Fleshman, a member of the Class of 1960, passed away yesterday after a brave battle with cancer.
Our sympathy goes out to her family and many friends.

Patty

Reply author: Patty Cox Osborne 67
Replied on: 05/20/2009 15:49:07
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Coach Paul Miller has passed away. The announcement was made last night at the reunion meeting but we do not have any other details.
Our sympathy goes out to Coach Miller's family and friends.

Patty

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 05/24/2009 21:14:37
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Originally posted by Patty Cox Osborne 67

Coach Paul Miller has passed away. The announcement was made last night at the reunion meeting but we do not have any other details.
Our sympathy goes out to Coach Miller's family and friends.

Patty

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Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 06/19/2009 07:56:46
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Mack Halsey

BEAVER — Mack Halsey, 86, of Second Street, Beaver, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, in a Bowers Hospice House following an extended illness.

Born on July 30, 1922, in Beaver, he was the son of the late Senter McCoy Halsey and Grace P. Massie Halsey. His family moved to Rainelle, W.Va., in 1931.

Mack was a graduate of the Rainelle High School Class of 1941. He was the Student Director of the High School Band, as well as being a member of the all-state band in his senior year.

Mack enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps on Sept. 5, 1941, and went to England in November 1942 with the First Antisubmarine Squadron as a tail gunner on a B24 long-range Bomber. From there he went to French Morocco in January 1943 with the same Squadron, then back to Langley Field, Va., in June 1943. His squadron had a casualty rate of 80 percent. Decorations and citations received included: American Defense American Theater with one battle star, Air Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, The Purple Heart, Presidential Distinguished Unit Badge, European African Middle Eastern ribbon with one battle star and Air Crew Member (wings). He was discharged October 25, 1945, with the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Mack moved to Beckley in 1946 to attend Beckley College. On Jan. 18, 1951, he married Martha Gallaher and the two shared a very loving marriage. Martha passed away Nov. 9, 1995.

Mr. Halsey was in the insurance business being an Agent with Nationwide Ins. Co. from Sept. 1954 to April 1987 on South Fayette St. He was a member of The Moose since 1962 and a member of the Beaver Lions Club since 1971, serving as President, Sect. Zone Chairman, and was a Melvin Jones Award recipient. During his term as President, the club erected street signs for Beaver, Blue Jay, and C&O Dam Road.

He was a member of the Calico & Jeans Square Dancing club since 1996. Mack was also a member of the Beaver Methodist Church.

A brother, O.E. “Bud” Halsey, passed on Oct. 8, 2006. Mack was the last member of his immediate family.

Survivors include his good friends, Erma Byrd, Bill Carpenter, Pauline Forte and Bonnie Smith.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 20th, in the Melton Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Betty Lusk officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Beckley.

Friends may call tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Condolences may be mailed to the family at melton@wvdsl.net.

Arrangements by Melton Mortuary, Inc., Beckley.

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 06/20/2009 17:31:01
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Michael Thomas Lewis

Michael Thomas Lewis, 59, of Rainelle, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at home following a short illness.

Born June 19, 1950, in Rainelle, he was a son of the late “Chuck” and Dollie Holliday Lewis.

Michael loved the Lord very much.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Lewis.

Survivors include two sisters, Judy Fleshman and husband, Charlie, of Rainelle and Carolyn Williams and husband, Sam, of Rupert; a sister-in-law, Rinda Lewis of Michigan; and one brother, John V. Lewis, Sr., and wife, Sheila, of Meadow Bridge; and several nieces and nephews.

He will be missed by everyone.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2009, at the Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle with Pastor Don Bean officiating.

Friends may call one hour prior. There will be no evening visitation.

In lieu of flowers, donations of sympathy would be appreciated.

The body was cremated and buried with his mother and father.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace, Inc., of Rainelle.


I remember Mike. He was in our class (1968).

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 06/29/2009 17:04:37
Message:

This message is in regard to the recent passing of Mike Lewis, class of 1968.

I've communicated with Keith Dixon about Mike, and Keith posted a message on Classmates.com about helping Mike's family, who did not have the resources to pay for Mike's funeral service. I called Wallace & Wallace in Rainelle, and they said they couldn't tell me exactly how much is still owed on the bill, but it is less than $2,000. If you wish to make a donation toward paying for Mike's funeral service, you can send it to Wallace & Wallace, 213 Main St., Rainelle, WV 25962. Thanks to all of you. I'm sure any help will be appreciated.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 07/01/2009 21:51:38
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Tim Bender, the husband of our dear friend, Rita Curd Bender, Class of 64, passed away June 29th. I found the obituary at the bottom of this page - http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/Obituaries_1pg Many of you probaby met Tim at the last reunion. He was a wonderful, giving man with a marvelous sense of humor. He and Rita had a wonderful marriage. Our prayers are with Rita and her family. The obituary may be removed soon from the online edition so I will paste it below:


Timothy D. Bender

Timothy Dwight Bender, 62, beloved husband of Rita Curd Bender, passed away at his home in the Celebrate Virginia community Monday, June 29, 2009, surrounded by his wife and children.

The son of Anna E. Bender and the late Carl James Bender, Tim was born on Sept. 2, 1946, in Martinsburg, W.Va., and was a graduate of Musselman High School Class of 1964.

Tim married Rita Ann Curd on Nov. 28, 1964. They lived their 44 years of marriage in Northern Virginia where he served the Fairfax County Police department for 26 years, retiring with the rank of second lieutenant.

During his children's childhood, Tim coached youth softball, baseball and football for more than 15 years. He was an avid hunter who enjoyed yearly treks to the woods with his friends and son. After retirement, Tim cared for his invalid mother-in-law, Maude Curd, and became a novice gardener and cook. Friends and family looked forward to his gifts of goodies and venison.

Tim is survived by his dear wife, Rita; his son, Gregory Stuart Bender and daughter-in-law Renee of Stafford County; his daughter, Carena Lynn Bender of Fairfax; the "apples of his eye," granddaughters Adelyn Renee "Addie" Bender, Jessica Ann "Jessie" Bender and Isis River Richards; brother Gerald James Bender and his wife, Debbie, of Erie, Pa.; sister Nancy Hovatter and her husband, Doug, of Inwood, W.Va.; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Services, located at 186 Shelton Shop Road in Stafford. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, July 3, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jeri Fields officiating. Internment will in Stafford Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Fairfax County Police Association School Scholarship Fund at 5625 Revercomb Drive, Fairfax, Va. 22030.

Online condolences may be made at mem.com or mullinsthompson.com.

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 07/23/2009 12:21:02
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Richard Morrello

Richard Morrello, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital at approximately 8 p.m.

Born on Dec. 7, 1929, in Logan, W.Va., he was the son of the late Dominick and Martha Caudill Morrello.

“Richie” graduated from Rainelle High School in 1950, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and worked for Anderson Paving Company.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by siblings, Joe, Tony, Leo, Janey, Angelina and Gracie Morrello.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Barbara Ann Morrello; daughter, Gina Grimmett and husband, Robert of Rainelle; son, Michael Morrello of Rainelle; grandsons, Robert Joseph Grimmett and wife, Mary Ann and Ryan Grimmett; brothers, James Morrello and wife, Ruby of Rupert and John Morrello and wife, Linda of Princeton; sisters, Frances Maas of Sun City, Calif., Catherine Salagado of Page, Arizona and Barbara Lee Morrello of Rancho Cucamongo, Calif.

Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Smathers Funeral Chapel in Rainelle with Jackie Fox conducting the service, assisted by B.J. Grimmett. Burial will follow in the End of the Trail Cemetery at Clintonville.

Friends may call one hour before the service from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 07/29/2009 21:01:46
Message:

Hello everyone,

The first teacher that most of us had was Miss Maynard. I remember her well even though it was several decades ago. I probably remember her better than most since she was my first teacher. We will be in prayer for her family. Andy forwarded Miss Maynard's obituary: http://www.wvgazette.com/Obituaries

Caroline Elizabeth Maynard

Caroline Elizabeth Maynard, 85, a longtime resident of Rainelle, passed away in her sleep July 27, 2009.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Katie Maynard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her older brothers, Grover, Egbert, and Herbert.

She is survived by her devoted sister, Katherine Tucci, with whom she lived the past five years.

Caroline considered her nieces, Kathy and Martha, hers. She was their second mother.

She is survived by her nieces, Kathy Edwards and her children, Sally and Alan, of Huntington, Martha Tucci and her children, Emily and Lucca Wang, of Lawrence, Kan., Betsy Elaine Miller and Nora Ann Selzo of Gainesville, Fla.; and nephew E.D. "Sonny" Maynard of Potomac Falls, Va.

Caroline was a graduate of Concord College with a degree in education. She taught first grade at Rainelle Elementary for over 40 years. Caroline was active in the community of Rainelle. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Friends of the Library, Library Board and founder of the Rainelle Public Library and the Woman's Club and, above all, she loved her friends and was an avid, lifelong bridge player (card shark). She loved to play card games with all the nieces and nephews, also. Caroline loved to read, work crossword puzzles, knit, sew, visit with friends, and tell stories.

She was a ray of sunshine to all she met.

According to her wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. She will be cremated and buried beside her mother in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Snodgrass Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Rainelle Public Library, Rainelle, WV 25962, or Rainelle United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 646, Rainelle, WV 25962


Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 08/21/2009 08:51:14
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L. Prudence Piercy

CLINTONVILLE — L. Prudence Piercy, 102, passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at the home of her caregiver in Smoot after a long illness.

Born Nov. 25, 1906, at Rupert, she was the youngest of five daughters born to the late William Starr and Mary Young Crane.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jesse J. Piercy; four sisters, Lou, Margie, Amy and Carmie; and a brother, Herb.

Mrs. Piercy was educated in Greenbrier County schools, graduating from Rainelle High School and the only one of her family to do so. In her early years, she was a member of Amwell Baptist Church, where her parents were members and many of her family members belonged. In later years, she joined James Chapel United Methodist Church, Clintonville, where she belonged until her death.

Prue was the primary breadwinner for the family as Jesse was hurt in the mines. Jesse kept the family farm going while Prue worked outside of the home to provide for the family. In earlier years, she sold produce in Rainelle, later worked as a waitress, clerk for Shafer’s hardware in Rupert and spent 15 years as a correctional officer at the federal women’s prison in Alderson. Prue was a wonderful mother and her entire life was wrapped around her children. She was always there for her children’s activities for support. She was also a well known crafter, having made many quilts which she gave to her children and grandchildren. She was also well known for her homemade soap which she gave to everyone who would accept it. She gave a sample of her cucumber soap to Barbara Mandrell, a performer at the state fair. She was very community-minded and was usually first in a home where there was a death or serious illness with offer of food, money or just a presence. Prue’s final years were spent with Barbara, who was her primary caregiver. She and Jesse celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1979 and they were married a total of 61 years until Jesse passed away in 1990. Prue had a hugh number of friends — she was very well known throughout Greenbrier County. She took great joy in participating in community activities — especially the Shanghai Parade in Lewisburg on New Year’s Day.

Prue loved to crochet, canning, loved her vegetable garden and took great pride in sharing with neighbors. Her home was filled with cloth bolts from her many craft activities. She was very proud of her age and took great pride that she was self-sufficient and could still drive well past her 95th birthday. Mrs. Piercy leaves a host of family and friends and the world has been blessed to have her for almost 103 years.

Prue married Jesse J. Piercy, Nov. 29, 1929, at Rupert, and soon after they established a home in Clintonville, four children were born at the family home in Clintonville. Surviving her are James W. (Jim) and wife, Leona, of Elkview, Barbara Stone and husband, Frank, of Clintonville, Janet McNeel and husband, Lanty, of Hillsboro and Carl Curtis (Pete) and wife, Judy, of Clintonville; 13 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren.

Service will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the James Chapel United Methodist Church, Clintonville, with the Rev. Von Sadler officiating. Burial will follow in the James Chapel Cemetery, beside her deceased husband, Jesse Piercy.

Friends may call 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the James Chapel United Methodist Church, Clintonville, and at the church one hour prior to the service Saturday.

The family acknowledges and appreciates the loving care given by the Parrish family, Larry, Glenna, Jodie and Justin, to our mother.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to the James Chapel Building Fund, c/o the Rev. Von Sadler, Clintonville, W.Va., or to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Longanacre Funeral Home, Fairlea.

Reply author: ML2006
Replied on: 09/07/2009 02:10:09
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Originally posted by Dale Tincher 64

Hello everyone,

The first teacher that most of us had was Miss Maynard. I remember her well even though it was several decades ago. I probably remember her better than most since she was my first teacher. We will be in prayer for her family. Andy forwarded Miss Maynard's obituary: http://www.wvgazette.com/Obituaries

Caroline Elizabeth Maynard

Caroline Elizabeth Maynard, 85, a longtime resident of Rainelle, passed away in her sleep July 27, 2009.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Katie Maynard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her older brothers, Grover, Egbert, and Herbert.

She is survived by her devoted sister, Katherine Tucci, with whom she lived the past five years.

Caroline considered her nieces, Kathy and Martha, hers. She was their second mother.

She is survived by her nieces, Kathy Edwards and her children, Sally and Alan, of Huntington, Martha Tucci and her children, Emily and Lucca Wang, of Lawrence, Kan., Betsy Elaine Miller and Nora Ann Selzo of Gainesville, Fla.; and nephew E.D. "Sonny" Maynard of Potomac Falls, Va.

Caroline was a graduate of Concord College with a degree in education. She taught first grade at Rainelle Elementary for over 40 years. Caroline was active in the community of Rainelle. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Friends of the Library, Library Board and founder of the Rainelle Public Library and the Woman's Club and, above all, she loved her friends and was an avid, lifelong bridge player (card shark). She loved to play card games with all the nieces and nephews, also. Caroline loved to read, work crossword puzzles, knit, sew, visit with friends, and tell stories.

She was a ray of sunshine to all she met.

According to her wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. She will be cremated and buried beside her mother in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Snodgrass Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Rainelle Public Library, Rainelle, WV 25962, or Rainelle United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 646, Rainelle, WV 25962


Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

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Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 10/28/2009 08:35:03
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Lorena Mae James

RAINELLE — Lorena Mae James, 67, ascended to Heaven on Oct. 26, 2009. She was born Sept. 23, 1942, at Charmco, and after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, she passed away in Charlotte, N.C., at the home of her daughter.

She was a graduate of Rainelle High School, a former employee of the G.C. Murphy Co. and of Royal Distributors, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Rainelle.

Lorena was known by all as a kind and gentle soul who put others before herself and was always willing to help those in need. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Rita Loudermilk of Charmco.

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Paul A. James; a son, Michael James and wife, Georgane of Clintonville; daughter, Donna Mahaffey and husband, Doc of Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Patricia Wilson and husband, Bill of McRoss; a niece, Lisa Morgan and husband, Jason of Ronceverte and five grandchildren, Myka and Chris James, Justin Saunders and Garrett and Alexandra Mahaffey.

A service to celebrate her life will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the First Baptist Church of Rainelle with Pastor Bob Scharnhorst officiating. Burial will follow in the Wallace Memorial Cemetery in Clintonville.

Pallbearers will be grandsons: Chris James, Justin Saunders and Garrett Mahaffey; son-in-law, Doc Mahaffey; brother-in-law, Bill Wilson and Jason Morgan.

The family would like to thank all of Lorena’s friends and the First Baptist Church of Rainelle for their ongoing prayer and encouragement during her illness. Also thank you to the Presbyterian Hospice team in Charlotte, N.C. for their wonderful care and support.

To honor Lorena’s giving spirit, the family requests that donations be made to the food pantry of the First Baptist Church of Rainelle in lieu of flowers.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace, Rainelle.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 12/16/2009 22:08:27
Message:

We regret to inform you that our dear friend, Gerry Mitchell, Class of '64, has passed away. Gerry’s health had been deteriorating over the past few years. We got to know Gerry well over the past three years as we worked on the Rainelle Reunion Website. Gerry took great pride in the Reunion Website and worked very hard on it, constantly seeking and editing photos and articles to add them to the site. A look at the Meadow River page will give you an idea of his amazing contributions. Gerry dearly loved Rainelle. We will miss him. We will honor Gerry by continuing to update the Website’s photos, though we will never be able to do the photos as well as he did.

As soon as we receive the funeral arrangements, we will let you know. Gerry’s wife, Karen, plans to have him at Hall’s Funeral Home in Warren, Ohio. We assume that the obituary will be on Hall’s Website - http://www.carlwhallfuneralhome.com/obituaries.asp

Dale Tincher and Andy Aide Pendleton

Gerry's obituary is here - http://www.carlwhallfuneralhome.com/obituaries.asp?id=290

Reply author: Janet Ballengee Estep 68
Replied on: 05/11/2010 08:20:13
Message:

Rev. Thomas T. ‘Buck’ Sanford

RAINELLE — Rev. Thomas T. “Buck” Sanford, 57, of Rainelle, went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 9, 2010, at his home following a difficult battle with cancer.

Born on July 1, 1952, in Richwood, he was the son of the late Lloyd A. and Lillia M. “Macie” Angle Sanford.

Buck was the Pastor of the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church on Russellville Road at Quinwood and had pastored in the surrounding areas since 1986. He also served as Administrator of the Joshua Scott Ministries for over 10 years, worked as a coal miner and was a proud U.S. Army veteran.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary Jane Sanford.

Survivors include his loving wife, of 34 years, Rhonda Kanode Sanford; one son, Thomas T. “Tommy” Sanford II of Rainelle; two daughters, Amber Hunter (Aaron) of Ronceverte and Shannon Sanford (Eugene Bumgarner) of Rainelle; one brother, Bill Sanford (Vicki) of Rainelle; one sister, Linda Vandall (Carlos) of Rainelle; two grandsons, Chase Walker and Jameson Hunter; one granddaughter, Jaspine Brown; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, at the McRoss Baptist Church with Pastor Bennie Kenney and Evangelist Eddie Goddard officiating. Burial will follow in the Little Creek Cemetery on Sims Mountain Road.

Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at Smathers Funeral Chapel.

Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 11/05/2010 12:53:57
Message:

Hello everyone,

I am sad to pass on to you that Helen Adair Kincaid Aide, mother of Andy, George Jr., Richard, Michael, Nancy, Gary & Cherie, passed away last Sunday. Many of you knew Mrs. Aide from high school.

Mrs. Aide's obituary is located at:
http://wvgazette.com/Obituaries/201011040001?display=email&id=97484&build=cache It is a very nice tribute to this marvelous lady.

Andy told me that her mother was older and had extreme health problems and Andy said she realized that her mother needed to go on to a better life. It is still, understandably, very difficult for Andy and the family and they miss their mother.

We will keep the Aide family in our prayers.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 01/17/2011 10:22:31
Message:

Thank you, Connard Estep, for passing this on to us. I have heard John's name mentioned many times by those who remembered and loved him, plus some good stories. Many of us who are a bit younger knew his brother, Charles (Chubby), well. Dale


John J. Johnson Jr.

YORKTOWN, Va. — John J. Johnson, Jr., 73, of Yorktown, VA, joined his Savior January 13, 2011, in his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. John was born in Ronceverte, WV, on September 20, 1937. He was a member of the Class of 1955 at Rainelle High School where he came to know a young woman, Leona June Wilson, who later became his wife of 54 years. John was a member of the Deerpark Baptist Church in Charleston, SC. He attended Concord College and West Virginia Institute of Technology. John was employed by the state of WV before entering the U.S. Air Force on May 30, 1961. While serving in the military for a period of 28 years, John completed tours in Suffolk County AFB, NY; Clark AFB, the Philippines; Chanute AFB, IL; Westover AFB, MA; UT AFB, Thailand; Korat AFB, Thailand; Charleston AFB, SC; Williams AFB, AZ; and Sembach AFB, Germany. John retired from the military upon returning to the states on June 1, 1989. For the next ten years, he and his wife resided in Dayton, OH, where John worked for Goodwill Industries as a Job Coach and Contract Floor Supervisor. In the year 2000, John and his wife decided to make Yorktown, VA, their permanent home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John J. (Sr.) and Rowena Ray Johnson, Rainelle, WV, and his brother, Charles H. (Chubby) Johnson, Berkeley Springs, WV.

John was a devoted husband and father known for the love of his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by those left behind and remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Leona June, of Yorktown, VA; his children, Lynn Clark and husband Chris of Yorktown, VA, and Jan Adams and her husband Andreas of Theresa, NY; four grandchildren, Brian Clark and wife, Jamie, of Hampton, VA; Justin Clark and his fiancée, Carissa Jolet, of Newport News, VA; Chelsea Adams of Theresa, NY, and Desiree Adams of Theresa, NY; two great-granddaughters, Kayleigh Clark and Bella Rowes Jernigan; and one sister, Leah Ray Wallace and husband, Paul, of Nelsonville, OH.

The family will receive family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Rainelle, WV. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2011, at Wallace Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Clintonville, WV, with Pastor Stanley Clark officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lung Cancer Alliance, P.O. Box 630972, Baltimore, Maryland 21263-0972.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 04/03/2011 08:56:25
Message:

Wenona Mitchell passed away Friday night at Heartland of Rainelle Nursing Home. I understand that she is at Smathers Funeral Chapel. We will send details and the obituary link as soon as we get them. Wenona was the wife of Frank Mitchell and the mother of the late Gerry Mitchell who was a major contributor to this website, placing virtually all of the photos on the site. Wenona attended and enjoyed last summer's Rainelle Reunion. I visited her recently and her great memory and smile were there, as always. She had many friends and numerous visitors at Heartland.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 04/14/2011 15:10:19
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Originally posted by Dale Tincher 64

Wenona Mitchell passed away Friday night at Heartland of Rainelle Nursing Home. I understand that she is at Smathers Funeral Chapel. We will send details and the obituary link as soon as we get them. Wenona was the wife of Frank Mitchell and the mother of the late Gerry Mitchell who was a major contributor to this website, placing virtually all of the photos on the site. Wenona attended and enjoyed last summer's Rainelle Reunion. I visited her recently and her great memory and smile were there, as always. She had many friends and numerous visitors at Heartland.

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Reply author: jwpuckett71
Replied on: 04/14/2011 15:22:19
Message:

Two of God's faithful have gone on to the Church Eternal.

Rev. Houston Boothe passed away earlier this week. He has been a minister since 1968 and Pastored many area churches during his life. His visitation is at Wallace & Wallace in Rainelle tomorrow night. Funeral is Sat. afternoon.

I was informed this afternoon that Rev. Leroy Crane passed away last night. Will try to post further details when I find out.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 01/29/2012 15:20:51
Message:

Connard Estep sent this obituary and very nice tribute to John J. Johnson, JR. John and Chubby were great people. I think most of us remember Swede, a historical Rainelle figure.

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John J. Johnson Jr.

YORKTOWN, Va. — John J. Johnson, Jr., 73, of Yorktown, VA, joined his Savior January 13, 2011, in his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. John was born in Ronceverte, WV, on September 20, 1937. He was a member of the Class of 1955 at Rainelle High School where he came to know a young woman, Leona June Wilson, who later became his wife of 54 years. John was a member of the Deerpark Baptist Church in Charleston, SC. He attended Concord College and West Virginia Institute of Technology. John was employed by the state of WV before entering the U.S. Air Force on May 30, 1961. While serving in the military for a period of 28 years, John completed tours in Suffolk County AFB, NY; Clark AFB, the Philippines; Chanute AFB, IL; Westover AFB, MA; UT AFB, Thailand; Korat AFB, Thailand; Charleston AFB, SC; Williams AFB, AZ; and Sembach AFB, Germany. John retired from the military upon returning to the states on June 1, 1989. For the next ten years, he and his wife resided in Dayton, OH, where John worked for Goodwill Industries as a Job Coach and Contract Floor Supervisor. In the year 2000, John and his wife decided to make Yorktown, VA, their permanent home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John J. (Sr.) and Rowena Ray Johnson, Rainelle, WV, and his brother, Charles H. (Chubby) Johnson, Berkeley Springs, WV.

John was a devoted husband and father known for the love of his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by those left behind and remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Leona June, of Yorktown, VA; his children, Lynn Clark and husband Chris of Yorktown, VA, and Jan Adams and her husband Andreas of Theresa, NY; four grandchildren, Brian Clark and wife, Jamie, of Hampton, VA; Justin Clark and his fiancée, Carissa Jolet, of Newport News, VA; Chelsea Adams of Theresa, NY, and Desiree Adams of Theresa, NY; two great-granddaughters, Kayleigh Clark and Bella Rowes Jernigan; and one sister, Leah Ray Wallace and husband, Paul, of Nelsonville, OH.

The family will receive family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Rainelle, WV. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2011, at Wallace Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Clintonville, WV, with Pastor Stanley Clark officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lung Cancer Alliance, P.O. Box 630972, Baltimore, Maryland 21263-0972.


Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 04/22/2012 15:24:00
Message:

Jim Bottomly notified me that his cousin Kay Ripley Ailstock, Class of '57 passed away. The obituary can be found at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/x1224385584/Obituaries-Wednesday-April-18-2012

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 09/20/2012 11:39:42
Message:

This was sent to me. If you have the obituary link, please forward it to me.
Class of '51, William Randolph Loudermilk -August 18,2009.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 09/20/2012 11:50:54
Message:

I was very sad to see this. Mike was so enjoyable to be around. We enjoyed him very much at the last reunion. At the joint Class of '64 and Class of '62 dinner at the golf course, he told us a great story about his youth and co-emceed with Andy and had us all laughing . He had many friends and will be missed. Dale

Thomas ‘Mike’ McQuain

HURRICANE — Thomas “Mike” McQuain, 69, of Hurricane, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, following a short illness.

Born Aug. 9, 1943, at Newton, W.Va., he was the son of the late Charles R. McQuain and Virginia R. Halsey McQuain Hall.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Faye Huffman McQuain on Sept. 18, 2011; his step father, George Hall; four sisters, Haley Cordial, Shirley McQuain, Judy Hall and Ethel McQuain; four brothers, Pat McQuain, Earl McQuain, Kenny McQuain, and Guy McQuain.

Mike was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and a member of Midland Trail Masonic Lodge No. 166 A.F. and A.M. He was retired from CSX Railroad as a supervisor of train operations.

Survivors include three daughters, Debra Canfield and husband, Carl of Charmco, Shelly Adkins and husband, Allen of Beckley, and Kelly Williams and husband, Randy of Huntington; two sons, Jimmy Walkup and wife, Patricia of Rainelle, and Jeffrey Walkup and wife, Tessa of Charleston, W.Va.; three sisters, Betty Dillon of Baltimore, Md., Gail Hanshew of Green Sulphur Springs, and Charlotte Finigan of Flemington, N.J.; three brothers, Roscoe McQuain of Rainelle, George Hall of Rainelle, and Paul Hall of McRoss, W.Va.; 14 grandchildren, Pappy’s Little Buddy, Paydan, Chastity, Paxton, Courtney, Lindsay, Josh, Eli, Rachel, Megan, Brittany, Taylor, Jeffrey II, Kendra, and Adrianna; 23 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, at Wallace & Wallace Chapel of Rainelle, with the Rev. Eddie Ray Goddard officiating. Burial will follow in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville.

Friends may visit with the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to www.wallaceandwallacefh.com

Arrangements entrusted to Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Rainelle


Thank you Evelyn Drake for sending this.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 10/01/2012 15:28:33
Message:

We were saddened to hear of Paul Hall's passing. He was a well-liked classmate and had some wonderful family members. Paul's wonderful wife Janice (also a classmate) and the family are in our prayers.

Paul Richard Hall Sr.

MCROSS — Paul Richard Hall Sr., 67, of McRoss, passed away Friday, September 28, 2012, at his home following a battle with cancer.

Born January 24, 1945, in Pocahontas County, he was the son of the late George B. Hall and Edith M. Morris.

Paul worked for MeadWesvaco for over 42 years, was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Viet Nam Conflict and was of the Baptist faith. He loved to travel, was a fan of the Atlanta Braves and an avid WVU fan.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter Melissa Shook; his first wife Brenda Kirk Hall; a sister Judy Ann Hall; two stepbrothers Mike and Pat McQuain; and a stepsister Pat Cordial.

Survivors include his wife Janice Bennett Hall; a son Paul Richard (Rick) Hall Jr. of Spotsylvania, Va.; a brother George Hall and wife Juanita of Rainelle; two sisters Nancy Kennedy and husband John of Philadelphia, Pa., and Frances White and husband Bob of Binghamton, N.Y.; a stepbrother Roscoe McQuain and wife Penny of Rainelle; three stepsisters Betty Dillon and husband Bob of Baltimore, Md., Charlotte Finnigan of New Jersey and Gail Hanshew and husband Gary of Green Sulphur Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 1, 2012, at Smathers Funeral Chapel with Pastor Fred Fryar officiating. Burial will follow in the Wallace Memorial Cemetery at Clintonville. Military honors will be presented by Oak Hill V.F.W. Post #3110.

Friends may call Sunday, September 30, at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.

Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Inc., Rainelle.


Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 10/29/2012 09:31:28
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RAINELLE — George R. Brooks, 77, of Rainelle, West Virginia, passed away early Saturday morning, October 27, 2012, at his home, following a short illness.

Born June 9, 1935, at Rainelle, WV, he was the son of the late William Jennings and Margie Lee Dean Brooks.

George served 53 years in the Rainelle Volunteer Fire Department, having served 20 years as their Fire Chief. He also served as a Councilman for the Town of Rainelle. He had worked as a produce manager for A & P grocery stores, also for Westmoreland Coal Company and the Town of Rainelle. In his younger years, he had coached Little League Football and Baseball. Mr. Brooks was one of the leaders of the Greenbrier County Fire Association and a former member of Rainelle Rotary Club. He was an avid lifetime fan of WVU sports, particularly football, and enjoyed spending his spare time at his camp on the Greenbrier River.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia I. Wood Brooks, in 2001, and infant sister, Anna Lee Brooks, and two brothers, John “Bub” Brooks and Bill Brooks.

Those left to cherish his memory are 2 sons: George Ray Brooks, II, and wife Mary of Rainelle, WV, and Steven Brooks and wife Sue of Moscow, PA; his fiancee: Betty Crawford of Blacksburg, Virginia; 2 sisters: Cora Spencer of Alpharetta, Georgia, and Barbara Jones of Hebron, Ohio; 5 grandchildren: Pamela Hanna (Jeff) of Clintonville, WV, Joe Brooks of Alderson, WV, Jeremy Brooks and fiancee Kristina of Pittston, PA, Tanner and Olivia Brooks of Moscow, PA; 2 great-grandchildren: Zachary Hamrick and Serenity Brooks.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at First Baptist Church of Rainelle, with Pastor Bob Scharnhorst officiating. Entombment will follow at Wallace Memorial Mausoleum, Clintonville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening, October 29, 2012, at Wallace & Wallace Chapel in Rainelle.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations of sympathy be made to: First Baptist Church, 309 Seventh St., Rainelle, WV 25962.

Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle.

Thank you Connard Estep for sending this to us.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 11/01/2012 12:39:56
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Bonnie Jean (Wiseman) Evans

RAINELLE — Bonnie Jean (Wiseman) Evans, 83, of Rainelle, West Virginia, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 30, 2012, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Wilson, North Carolina, following a long illness.

Born November 11, 1928, at Rainelle, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Albert Charles and Kathleen Marcena Burns Wiseman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Karel F. Evans, in 2004, brother, “Sonny” Wiseman; brother-in-law, Ray Turner; and nephew, Jerry Turner.

Bonnie graduated from Rainelle High School in 1946, and from Charleston School of Business in 1947. She worked 40 years as the Office Manager for Appalachian Power Company.

Bonnie was a member of Rainelle United Methodist Church, the Rainelle Garden Club, the Red Hat Society, and served on Friends of the Rainelle Public Library. She was deeply loved and treasured by her family and friends, and by everyone whose lives she brightened with her sweet smile and generosity. Bonnie was a very special lady.

Those left to cherish her memory are a sister: Betty Jo Wiseman Turner of Greensboro, NC; 1 brother: Tom Wiseman (Sheila) of Wilson, NC; 2 stepsisters: Marilyn Bennett of Goodlettsville, TN, and Sharon Arnold (Dan) of Grassy Meadows, WV; 2 nephews: Steve Turner of High Point, NC, and Dustin Wiseman of Wilson, NC; 5 nieces: Dawn Wiseman Holloman of Wilson, NC, Jeanne Turner Spillers of Jamestown, NC, Lisa Evans Woodard of Alexandria, VA, Lori Turner of Charlotte, NC, Wendy Wiseman Barkley of Wilson, NC.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2012, at Wallace & Wallace Chapel of Rainelle, with Pastor Stanley Clark officiating. Entombment will follow at Wallace Memorial Mausoleum, Clintonville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home.

Those wishing to make a contribution in Bonnie’s memory may donate to the Rainelle United Methodist Church, 617 Kanawha Avenue, Rainelle, WV 25962.

Arrangements entrusted to Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle.

Thank you, Connard Estep, for forwarding this.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: jwpuckett71
Replied on: 12/21/2012 09:06:45
Message:

Sadly reporting the death of Marsha (Adkins) Mead from the class of 1971. Marsha and I went all 12 years together in school at East Rainelle, Rainelle and G. West. She was a teacher at Bluefield College and will be sadly missed. I can tell from posts on FaceBook that she touched many, many lives during her career. That makes 23 from the Class of '71 at West.

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 12/31/2012 09:12:01
Message:

Early Sunday morning, December 30, 2012, our dear friend JD Shaver passed away at the heartland nursing home. JD is at Smathers Funeral Home. Apparently, the family wants him cremated with no service. Thank you Andy Aide Pendleton for letting us know. We will miss our good friend. He had a good heart. I remember his many smiles at the Reunion before last and it was fitting that he was the parade Grand Marshall.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 01/06/2013 17:23:56
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Cleveland Puckett - Class of 1960

Obituary
Cleveland Lewis Puckett went to Heaven January 3, 2013. Husband to Linda – his heart since the beginning of time and wife since 1966; father to his girls: Cherie, Terrie, Dora and Bev; papaw to his grandchildren Rebekah, Rachel and Jakob and his great granddaughter Riley; "Uncle Papaw" to Katie, Leah, Joe, Stephen, Mackensie, Jewel, Sammy, Michael and Nicholas; brother by birth to Jack, Ginny, Lester, and Gloria (who all preceded him to Heaven) and Freddie, Mary Alice, Donny, Ginger and Cindy; brother by the blessings of marriage to Sam, Emily, Kent, Jason, Rowena, Steven, Sue Ellen, Elliot and Neil; "Uncle Clevie" to nieces, nephews and family too numerous to list. Beloved son of Mary Arthesta Bottomley Puckett, thankful grandson of Andrew Preston "Dad" Bottomley, and blessed son of Hazel Conley Ball. Father-in-law to Martin.

Friend, mentor, rescuer of people and animals, and fixer of all things. A man who defied death many times (facing his new in-laws, snakes, tumbling car, paralysis, exploding trailer, cutting off fingers and sewing them back on...) and enjoyed living to the fullest capacity.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Cleveland's memory can be directed to the Children's Home of Cincinnati, 5050 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517,
Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 7 to 9 PM at the Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 129 N. Riverside Dr., Loveland, OH.

A Celebration of Life Service under full military honors will be held on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11 AM at the funeral home.

Rev. Dr. David Gerber will be officiating the service for Cleveland.
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Thank you Connard Estep or passing this on to us.


Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
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Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 04/14/2013 20:46:19
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Subject: Garry H. Carr, SR - Class of 1953

Obituary for Gary H Carr Sr
Gary H Carr Sr. of Mims, Florida, was taken into the hands of our Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Titusville. Gary was born in Cornstalk, W.va, and was preceeded in death by his Father, Cecil H Carr; mother, Lennie (Dancy) Carr; and Sister Carol Dick. Gary and his wife Patricia moved to Brevard in 1958. Gary was a former employee of United Space Alliance at Kennedy Space Center Fl, as a senior communications manager. He was a major contributor in United Space program. Gary started working in 1958 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with RCA; he supported all programs beginning with the first launch of Freedom Seven through the Shuttle program, until he retired in 1998. He received many accolades and awards for his contributions to the manned space program, notably the Manned Space Awareness Award along with Snoopy Award, which is only presented by the NASA Astronaut Office. Gary was currently a consultant for Quintron Corporation out of Santa Maria California.

Gary was a graduate of Rainelle High School W.Va and attended Concorde College in Athens W.Va. he also served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean campaign. Gary donated countless hours to multiple organizations such as the Jaycees, Little League baseball, and was one of the founding members of the Pop Warner Football League, which was established in the late 60s in Titusville, FL. He is also a member of New Life Christian Fellowship.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, son, and friend. For those who were blessed, to have known him can testify to his kind and generous spirit. He never met a stranger, he never forgot a name, and never stopped taking care of those he loved.

Gary is survived by his Wife, Patricia Carr; daughter, Cheryl (John) Whalen; son, Gary (Jessina) Carr Jr.; sister, Ann (Jim) Dickenson and sister, Karen Heron; grandchildren, Jennifer(Charles) Gatlin, Keri (Thomas) Udo, John Whalen, Emily Whalen and Samuel Whalen; great-grandchildren; Hannah Udo, Peyton Gatlin, Kendal Gatlin and Amelia Gatlin.

The viewing will be held on Friday, April 12th, 2013 from 6 until 8 PM, at the North Brevard Funeral Home, located at 1450 Norwood Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796. Funeral services will be held on Saturday April 13th, 2013 at 10:00 AM, at New Life Christian Fellowship, located at 6755 South Washington Avenue, Titusville 32780.

Thank you, Connard Estep for sending this to us.


Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 05/30/2013 15:08:17
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Fern Houchins

RAINELLE — Fern Houchins, 78, of Rainelle, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013, in the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center at Fairlea, following a short illness.

Born March 7, 1935, on Keeney’s Knob, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence ‘LW’ and Phyllis Allen Smith.

Fern was the owner of Fern’s Ceramics in Rainelle and was a bookkeeper for Carneal Coal Company. She was very artistic. Fern could take any old thing and make it something beautiful. She enjoyed gardening and playing the piano. Fern always had a smile and kind words.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers Ralph and Gary Smith.

Survivors include her husband of almost 58 years, Charles Houchins; three sons Steve Houchins and wife Cheryl of Maxwelton, Darrell Houchins and wife Donna of Rainelle, and Jeff Houchins of Spring Hill, Florida; one daughter Sheri Donahoe and husband Wayne of Rainelle; eight grandchildren Eddie Houchins (Laura) of Talcott, Becky Ferguson (Dale) of Jumping Branch, Michael Houchins (Ashley) of Spring Hill, Fla., Kari Kalogridis (Demetri) of Palm Harbor, Fla., Tyler Houchins of New Port Richey, Fla., Sonya Donahoe (Teddy Keener) of Lilly Park, Rainelle, Tonya Donahoe (Joey Nettles) of McRoss and Samantha Donahoe of Rainelle; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Smathers Funeral Chapel, with Evangelist Eddie Goddard and Pastor Mike Whisman officiating. Burial will follow in the Wallace Memorial Cemetery at Clintonville.

Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Online condolences at www.smathersfuneralchapelinc.com

Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle.

(Thank you, Connard Estep) for forwarding this to us.)


Dale Tincher - Class of 64
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Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 06/28/2014 11:31:20
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Jackie Yearego

Jack Lee Yearego, 67, made his journey to be with The Lord on June 26, 2014, from the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston with his family by his side.
He was born in Rainelle, WV on Nov. 11, 1946 to parents, James and Clarice (Duncan) Yearego.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Patty Sue Yearego (infant) and Rosemarie Yearego LaRocca.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Pamela Reese Yearego; daughters, Joni (Chris) Casto and Jami (Billy) Pittenger; son, Kenny (Beth) Swisher; three brothers and two sisters, Jimmy (Ann) Yearego of Rainelle, Joe (Doris) Yearego of Beckley, Jerry Yearego of California, Connie Yearego Fugate of Rainelle, Margaret (Kerry) Tincher of Beckley. He was blessed with seven grandchildren, Matthew (Sara) Clinton, Tyler Pittenger, Cody Pittenger, Trae Swisher, Drew Swisher, Kaleb Swisher and Kaitlyn Swisher; and one great-grandson, Bentley Wilson Clinton. Jack also had special nieces and nephews in his life, Tony (Stephanie) and Curtis (Patricia) Yearego of Beckley, Tammy (Andy) Daniels of Tennessee, Brad (Shelley) Tincher and Tara (Jabo) Waid of Virginia.
Jack graduated from Rainelle HS in 1964 where he lettered in football and basketball. He attended Beckley College and graduated from Morris Harvey College with a degree in Education with a major in mathematics. He later earned a Master Degree in Educational Administration.
Jack attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rainelle and Calvary UM Church in Ripley.
He retired from Jackson County in 2005 after 38 years of service. He began his teaching career at Evans Elementary. He then taught math at Ripley Junior High and Ripley Middle School. He served as assistant principal at Ripley Middle School and Ripley Elementary School.
During his career he coached Hershey Track and Field, track and cross country at Ripley Middle School and cross country at Ripley High School.
The family is honoring Jack's wishes for cremation and no formal service. The family will receive friends from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29 at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations may be made to the Hubbard House in Charleston or Jack Yearego Memorial Scholarship Fund at Jackson County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 565, Ripley, WV 25271.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com.
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Dale Tincher - Class of 64
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Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 10/07/2015 10:10:06
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Garry Dixon has passed away. Garry was a 1967 Rainelle Graduate, U.S. Air Force Veteran and Retired school teacher. Garry died in Indio, CA. An announcement of a memorial service will be on 10 Oct at 1 P.M. at Eakle Meth. Church on Big Draft Road in White Sulphur. It will be in Thursday's Oct. 8 Raleigh Register newspaper.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
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Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 10/08/2015 17:26:14
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James “Jimmie” Ray Posten, 85, of Meadow Bluff, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015, at his home. Jimmie's obituary can be found at
http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/james-jimmie-ray-posten/article_5b09d97a-a782-5feb-ad14-ed0b3d7eb471.html

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
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dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 10/08/2015 17:27:33
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Owen Lee Posten, 70, of Meadow Bluff, Rainelle Class of 64, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. Owen's obituary can be found at http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/owen-lee-posten/article_c7878324-2ac9-59f8-b635-abaa87892ba0.html

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 01/03/2018 15:13:35
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We regret to inform you that Rebecca Goddard Carr Cassidy has passed away. The obituary can be found at: https://www.mrcfuneralhome.com/notices/RebeccaGoddardCarr-Cassidy
Thank you, Joe McClung for letting us know.

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
dale.tincher@rainellereunion.com

Reply author: Dale Tincher 64
Replied on: 01/03/2018 18:47:35
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Ronald Dale Knapp, Class of '63, passed away November 16, 2017. Ronald was a member of the state championship football team. His obituary is located at http://www.hallwynne.com/ronald-dale-knapp/

Dale Tincher - Class of 64
919-272-8052
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