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Brenda Joyce Scarberry Edwards, 79, a long-time resident of Plainfield, IN, passed on January 14, 2023 in Charleston WV, after several months of a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lucy Scarberry of Spring Hill, WV, and the loving wife of the late Herbert "Herbie" Edwards. Brenda was the baby of the family. She moved to Indiana soon after high school and met "Herbie", her everything. She loved matching their clothing. She loved the farming life, libraries, PBS, movies, healthy eating, and thrift shopping for her massive collection of clothing. If she would become overwhelmed with life, her go-to was a Coca-Cola and pizza; that would fix everything. In 2021,...

Paula J. Ruckman was blessed with life on May 2, 1958. She was a beloved Gramma, Mother, and Wife during her 63 years of life in this world. Surrounded by her family, Paula gave up the ghost and was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 28, 2022 at her home in Saint Albans, WV. Paula is survived by her soul mate of 37 years, Sheldon R. Ruckman; her two children, Morgann L. (Ruckman) Haddad and her husband Griffin Haddad of Frisco, NC and Ryann S. Ruckman and his wife Margaret Ruckman of Girard, OH; and Paula had the honor of being a loving and devoted Gramma to, Evey Belle Ruckman Haddad, Gibson S. Ruckman Haddad, Carolyn Ruckman, Haelend Ruckman, and Sylvia Ruckman....

Dr. Richard "Dick" M. Young, 84, of Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2022 after a short illness. He was born on November 15, 1937, the youngest of nine children born to the late Harry and Dolcie Young. Dick was well educated with degrees from Wichita State University, Ball State and Ohio State University. He devoted 38 years to Anderson University as a coach in football, wrestling and tennis. Dick was the Athletic Director, Department Chair and a professor of Kinesiology. During his tenure at AU, he was named Hoosier -Buckeye Conference Coach of the Year three times in football, and won five conference titles. He coached six All-American and 35 All- Conference players. He was a great...

E. Maxine Thomas Marcinik Marshall, 97, passed away on September 20, 2021. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Park, Glen Burnie, MD. Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, WV. A full obituary may be viewed at www.kellerfuneralhome.net

Connie Mae Maxwell, 68, of Charleston, WV, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. She is survived by her son, Kris Maxwell of Wenatchee; and sister, Amy Loring of Charleston, WV. Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, WV.

SSgt. William Benjamin King Ret. USAF was born on February 9, 1934, in Freeman. He peacefully transitioned from this journey on June 14, 2021, with his family by his side. He attended and graduated from Bluestone High School in Mercer County, class of 1952. William joined the USAF at the tender age of 18 to help provide for his family. During his military career, he had the opportunity to meet current and future heads of states as well as develop lifelong and lasting friendships. At the height of the "Cold War", his travels led him to Berlin Germany, where he would meet the love of his life, Renate. To this union, two sons were born whom also had the distinct opportunity to experience the...

Bob S. Brown, 75, of Dunbar, formerly of Grafton, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Thomas Hospital after a short illness. He was born on September 29, 1944 to the late Bob and Ellen Brown. At his request there was no service and his ashes will be laid to rest with his parents at the Bluemont Cemetery in Grafton. Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. www.kellerfuneralhome.net

Carl Edwin Pitchford, 80, of Sissonville, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 after a long battle against cancer. He was born on May 11, 1939 in Liberty, to the late Ivan John and Belva Pitchford. Carl was a U.S. Army veteran and an avid farmer. He was a 1959 graduate of Poca High School and retired from Monsanto after 30 years of service. He loved discussing the Bible with anyone that was willing to listen. His goal in meeting someone new was to find out if they were a Christian and if they attended church. If not, he would always encourage them to attend church. He loved listening to classical music and he also loved the gospel music of the Chuck Wagon Gang. He was a founding...

Clarence Eugene Watt, 90, of Charleston, originally of Meadville, PA, passed away on August 28, 2019, at his residence after a short illness. He was born on February 6, 1929 in Franklin, PA, to Oliver and Peg Watt. Clarence was a graduate of Meadville High School. While working at Viscose, he decided to attend Edinboro State College for a teaching degree. He taught earth and space science at Conneaut Lake High School for 22 years. While there he enjoyed coaching the boys and girls cross country teams. He did not believe in asking someone to do what he did not do, so he began running marathons with his son, Donald. He also ran the clock for the basketball games. He was a member of First...

John E. Bennett passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. John was born in Amigo on January 11, 1928. He was raised in Beckley and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley. John served in the United States Army. Upon completion of his service, he attended the University of Charleston, where he was awarded a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He was retired from the WV Department of Health and Human Resources. He was preceded in death by his parents, John O. and Anna Wood Bennett and sister, Marilyn Bennett Grose. John in survived by his wife, Catherine Welsh Bennett; son, John E. Bennett, Jr.; and grandchildren, Andrew...