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Brandi LaSha' Bragg

Brandi LaSha' Bragg, 17, of Scott Depot died Sunday, December 5, 2004. Born March 25, 1987 in Raleigh County, she was the daughter of Ginger Whittaker Bragg McMahan of Beaver and the late Gary Wayne Bragg. She attended Summers County High School, Winfield Junior High School and Hurricane High School and was a member of the Hurricane Church of God. She was an avid softball player and loved to travel. She was a part owner, employee and member of the board of directors of Diversified Enterprise Inc., Scott Depot. Surviving in addition to her mother: maternal grandparents, Jack and Jewell Ward Whittaker of Scott Depot; godmother, Carolyn Foster and husband, Danny, of Hinton; several aunts, uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles. Service was held Friday, December 24, 2004, at Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors, Hinton, with Bishops Cecil Welch and Gerald Abreau officiating. Entombment was in Quesenberry Cemetery, Streeter.

Thurman Hull

Thurman Hull of Eleanor died December 21, 2004. Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, was in charge of arrangements.

Linda Louise (Riffle) Hogsett

Linda Louise (Riffle) Hogsett, 54, of Huntington, left this life to enter into Heavenly Rest, Monday, December 20, 2004, at St. Mary's Medical Center with family and friends at her side. She fought a great battle with cancer with her loving husband of 34 years, Joseph Hogsett, by her side every step of the way. Linda was the most wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend that anyone could ever have in this life. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was born July 1, 1950, in Huntington, a daughter of the late Walter and Juanita Davis Riffle. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Colton Hogsett. She is survived by two loving sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Laura Hogsett, and Danny and Kelley Hogsett, all of Huntington; one beautiful daughter, Sherry Dalgo of Huntington; three brothers, Everett, Robert. and Marion Riffle; a loving sister, Sue Miller; six wonderful grandchildren, Julian, Chelsey, Cody, and Sarah Hogsett, Zachary and Derek Dalgo; and two very dear friends, Mitchell and Barbara Wheeler. Linda was part owner of Hogsett Lock Service for 27 years. She loved her church, Bowen Ridge Church, and she loved bowling and fishing. She loved going to horseshoe tournaments with her husband, and she was the state archery champion for many years. Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, by Pastor Jesse Lacy. There was no visitation. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, was in charge of arrangements.

Leonard Sturm

Mr. Leonard Sturm, 78, formerly of Barboursville died Saturday, December 18, 2004, in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center of Augusta, Ga., where he resided. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at Henson Mortuary, Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, by Dr. Ed Grant. Interment in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. He was born November 28, 1926, in Huntington, W.Va., son of the late Clarence and Sudie Heck Sturm. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Neva Cooke Sturm in 1997. He was the founder of Sturm Machine, Barboursville, and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Kaye Thompson Sturm of Augusta, Ga.; granddaughter, Stephanie Sturm Wilson of Augusta, Ga.; great-grandson, Nickolas Michael Sturm of Augusta, Ga.; and a brother, Stephen K. Sturm of Parkersburg, W.Va.

Victoria Eyvonne Flora

Victoria Eyvonne Flora, of Lesage, 11-week-old daughter of Steven and Eyvonne Mabry Flora, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, in Cabell Huntington Hospital. She was born Sept. 24, 2204, in Huntington. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 19, 2004, at Klingel Carpenter Mortuary by the Rev. Fred Ramey. Interment followed in Apple Grove Cemetery. Victoria is survived by two sisters, Francis Payne and Priscilla Flora and a brother, Jesse Bradshaw, all of Lesage; maternal grandparents, Delcia Davis and Ricky Mabry Sr., both of Huntington; paternal grandparents, Judy Flora of Huntington and the late Alex Flora; one aunt, Jacquiline Flora; and five uncles, Ricky Mabry Jr., Alex Flora Jr., Noah Flora, James Flora and Jackie Flora.

Richard Dwight Meadows

Richard Dwight Meadows, 46, of Barboursville died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, at home. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at the Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel by Minister David Gladwell. Burial in Milton Cemetery. He was born June 26, 1958, in Cabell County, a son of James Meadows of Barboursville and the late Violet Hatfield Meadows. He is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Ed Steen of Barboursville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronnie and Diane Meadows and Howard and Carol Arkell Meadows, all of Ona; and several nieces and nephews.

Mable Irene Coyner

Mrs. Mabel Irene Chapman Coyner, 94, of Scott Depot died December 12, 2004. She was born June 9, 1910, a daughter of the late William and Fannie Chapman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Homer G. Coyner, brothers, Otis, Harry and Charles, and sisters, Hazel, Clara and Myrtle. She was a member of Teays Valley Church of God and the last charter member of the former Farm Women's Club of Scott Depot, now known as the West Virginia Community Education Outreach Service Club. Surviving: son, Glenn Coyner of Hurricane; daughter, Joanne Smith of Scott Depot; grandchildren, Steven Coyner, Daniel Smith, David Smith and Melissa Smith; three great-grandchildren. Service was held Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with Pastor Ken Toler officiating. Burial was in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hurricane. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care Inc., 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar WV 25143, or to Teays Valley Church of God, 4430 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot WV 25560.

Larry C. Higginbotham

Larry C. Higginbotham, 52, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Buffalo, died Friday, December 10, 2004, at the Dayton VA Hospical following a long illness.

He was a Methodist, a self-employed construction worker and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Maxine Higginbotham.

Surviving: brothers, Bryan and Lee Higginbotham, both of Buffalo; sister, Betty Higginbotham of Columbus; nephews, Allen Higginbotham of Buffalo, Steven Higginbotham of Nitro, Tristan and Brett Higginbotham, both of Leon; great-nephew, Sean Higginbotham of Teays Valley; great-niece, Kara Higginbotham of Nitro.

Service was held Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at Raynes Funeral Home, Bufflao, with the Rev. Wayne Burch officiating. Burial was in Buffalo Memorial Park.

Paul Victor Wilson

Paul Victor Wilson, 86, of Poca died Monday, December 13, 2004, at home after a long illness.

He was a lifelong resident of Poca. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the 509th Parachute Infantry Company. He served his country and received several medals including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart. He was retired from Carpenters Local 128.

Surviving: wife, Rebecca M. Wilson of Poca; sisters, Margaret Owsley Grady of Jacksonville, Florida; sons and daughters, Paul E. and his wife, Evelyn, of Eleanor, Stephen and his wife, Aki, of Sunland, California, Robert of Surry, Virginia, Terry and his wife, Kim, of Clendenin, Timothy of Poca, Barbara Withrow and her husband, Rick, of Poca, Patricia Wilson-Peplo and her husband, Ted, of Gilbert, Arizona; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Service was held Thursday, December 16, 2004, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, with Rev. Keith Monday and Rev. James Monday officiating. Burial was in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House, with military honors by the Alum Creek VFW.

Jennifer L. Crosier

Jennifer Lynn Crosier, 24, of Scott Depot died December 13, 2004, in St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born April 21, 1980 in Charleston, Jennifer was a 1998 graduate of Winfield High School and had been pursuing a nursing degree in Anchorage, Alaska, prior to her illness. She was a member of the Church of Christ and was an avid fan of the WVU Mountaineers.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and Phyllis Feldhaus.

Surviving: father, Steve Crosier of Scott Depot; mother, Vicky Crosier of Anchorage; sister, Maria Crosier of Nitro; brother, Brandon Crosier of Scott Depot; grandparents, Delt and Reba Crosier of Charleston; several aunts, uncles and cousins; her faithful Jack Russell Terrier, Sable.

A memorial service was held Saturday, December 18, 2004, at Hurricane Church of Christ with Minister Jeff Garrett officiating. Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, was in charge of arrangements.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to Hurricane Church of Christ, PO Box 177, Hurricane WV 25526.

Jimmy Gale Jordan

Jimmy Gale Jordan, 59, of Milton went to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 13, 2004. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Pastor George Surgeon. Burial in Forest Memorial Park. He was born Feb. 13, 1945, in Cabell County, a son of the late Evelyn Jordan Frye. He was an employee of Bird-Baker Hughes-Andriez Machine Company. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hampton Jordan; one daughter, Michelle Lucas and her husband Garry of Crown City, Ohio; one son, Jimmy Jordan Jr. and his wife Melissa of Lesage, W.Va.; two stepsons, David D. Humphrey of Troy, Ohio, and Timothy W. Humphrey of Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Sue White of Ona and Mary Clay of Huntington; one brother, Johnny Dale Frye of Salt Rock; four grandchildren Miranda and Jordan Christian, Michael Lucas and Austin Jordan; nine step-grandchildren, Brandy, Jonathan Timothy, Amanda and Christina Humphrey and Stacey, Sean, Emily and Amber Lucas; and special friends; Paul Holley, Tracy Toppings, Shelly Hatfield, Kelly Vannatter and Tammy Jividen. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.

Judith Ann “Judy” Hayes

Judith Ann “Judy” Hayes, 61, of Huntington died Tuesday, December 14, 2004 in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, December 16, 2004 at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Burial in Baylous Cemetery, Salt Rock. She is survived by one daughter, Cindy Hartley of Milton; one son, Joe Hayes Jr. of Illinois; four brothers, Lawrence, Byrel, Jess and Roger Freeman; one granddaughter, Brittany Chapman.

Richard Dale Midkiff

Richard Dale Midkiff, 62, of Milton, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2004, at Putnam General Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, December 15, 2004, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Pastor Stan Maynard. Interment in Woodmere Memorial Park. He was born February 5, 1942, in Huntington, a beloved son of Paul E. Midkiff of Ona and the late Pearl E. Osborne Midkiff. He graduated from Milton High School and the University of Charleston. Richard was a man of faith and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include the mother of his children, Brenda Jenkins Midkiff; one son, Brian Midkiff and his wife, Cathy; one daughter, Jennifer Vickers and her husband, George; three lovely grandchildren, Katie and Brendan Midkiff and Zoe Vickers. He is also survived by four sisters, Marsha Midkiff of Charleston, Milena Moon and her husband, Tom of Milton, Firelei Parks and her husband, Dan, of Fredericksburg, Va., and Linda Weaver and her husband, Raymond, of Ona: one brother, Max Midkiff and his wife, Tammy, of Scott Depot. Also surviving are six special nieces and eight special nephews, and 16 great-nieces and grand-nephews. In addition, he had many special friends at American Legion Post #139, Milton. Pallbearers were Brian Midkiff, George Vickers, and members of the American Legion Post #139 who conducted military graveside rites. Honorary pallbearers were Marty Midkiff, Patrick Moon, Josh and Nate Parks, and Greg Weaver.

Harold Miller

Harold “Bud” Miller, 85, of Scott Depot died December 5, 2004, at his home in Hudson, Florida.

He was retired from the Boiler Makers Union Local No. 667 in Winfield, a member of the Cross Lanes United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church in Hudson. He was also a member of the Nitro Moose Lodge.

Surviving: wife, Beatrice B. McLane Miller; cousins, Jack Miller of Teays Valley and Bill Miller of Dunbar; other relatives and host of friends.

Service was held Friday, December 10, 2004, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, Poca, with the Rev. Dr. Gregory Hayes and George Webb officiating. Entombment was at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

Dempsey D. Boggess

Dempsey David Boggess, 68, of Scott Depot died December 10, 2004, at Putnam General Hospital.

Born September 5, 1936 in Scott Depot, he was a son of the late David Rector and Betty Rebecca Lamb Boggess. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Judith Collbaugh.

He retired from Union Carbide, Institute plant, and was a lifelong resident of Putnam County. He served in the U.S. Air Force during non-wartime sevice.

Surviving: sons, Jody and Jimmy Boggess; sister, Doris Campbell of Charleston; brothers, Charles W. Boggess and Ted Boggess, both of Scott Depot.

Service was held Monday, December 13, 2004, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with Jim McGehee officiating. Burial was in Teays Valley Memorial Gardens, Winfield.

Sandra Kay Worley

Sandra Kay Worley, 66, of Hurricane died December 9, 2004, at Putnam General Hospital.

Born December 19, 1937 in Hurricane, she was the daughter of the late Russell Dewey and Lula mar Hawthorne Turner. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Bessie Whitten and Eloise Bledsoe.

Surviving: husband, Carl R. Worley; sisters, Mary Lou Salmons of Barboursville, Karen Hughes of Culloden and Sharon Morris of Hurricane; brothers, James M. Turner of Huntington, Darrell E. Turner of Dayton, Ohio, Dale Turner of Parkersburg, and Robert H. Turner of Lebanon, Tennessee.

Service was held Sunday, December 12, 2004, at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley, with the Rev. Greg Hudson officiating. Burial was in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington.

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