The Inter-Mountain

Dorothy Lee undefinedDottieundefined Oberding (nee Bava) Born to Eternal Life on Christmas Eve peacefully at her home in Waukesha, WI, at the age of 89. Loving Mother to Brenda Lee (Bruce) Zimmerman, Beverly Jean Andrus, John Stanley (Mary) Andrus, and Edward Paul (Andrea) Andrus; loving Grandmother to Christopher Zimmerman, Grant (Annie) Zimmerman, Garrett (Laurie) Zimmerman, Eric (Leslie) Zimmerman, Stephen (Samantha) Zimmerman, Laura (Tyler) Tomasko, Sheila Andrus, Cassandra (Seth) Workentine (Andrus), James Andrus, and Jonathan Andrus; loving Great-Grandmother to Grace Zimmerman, Wyatt Zimmerman, Christian Zimmerman, Connor Zimmerman, Landon Wegner, Tomi Zimmerman, and another great...

Delmas Edward "Falcon Eddie" Mayle, 68 of Valley Bend, WV. formerly of Webster Community passed away at his home on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He was born March 7, 1954 in Grafton, son of the late Wilbert "Webb" and Amanda "Satt" Mayle, Eddie is survived by his wife Joyce Weese Mayle whom he married August 27, 2010 spending over twelve years together. Eddie retired after working thirty- one years for WVU Utilities Management Dept. He was a collector of antiques, Fenton glass, hats, WVU sports memorabilia, motor cycles, and old cars. He enjoyed listening to Motown music. Eddie was a real Mountaineer sports fan. He had a smile that could light up a room and could talk to anyone as if they...

Pauline Payne "Polly" Eyler, a resident of Frostburg, died on October 16, 2022, at Peace Healthcare at Mountain City Center. She was born in 1922, in Elkins, WV. Polly was the wife of the late Walter Stanley Eyler, and the daughter of the late Marion Ross Payne and Nellie White Payne of Elkins, WV. Polly graduated from Elkins High School in 1940, and Davis and Elkins College in 1944. She later earned her Master's Equivalence Certificate from Frostburg State College. Polly taught in the following schools in Allegany County, MD: Fort Hill High School, Allegany High School, Beall High School, and Braddock Junior High School. She retired from teaching in 1981. She was a member of the First...

Christine McLaughlin, 78, of Hagerstown, MD, formerly of Elkins, WV, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. She was born on May 25, 1944 to the late Ray Ritter and Rachel Duncan Ritter. Christine was a former member of First Baptist Church, a longtime member of Landmark Baptist Church, and a member of The Order of the Easter Star, all in Elkins, WV. She worked for 30 years at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Nelson McLaughlin, and her brother, Willie Ritter. She is survived by her children, Lora Figgins and Bryan McLaughlin, her grandchildren, Faith Figgins, Amber Gardner, Kaitlin McLaughlin, and Jessica...

Richard Silas Smith, 82, of McGaheysville, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 due to injuries from an automobile accident. Mr. Smith was born in Dry Fork, West Virginia on October 21, 1939 and was the son of the late Paul William Smith Sr., and Mamie Pennington Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly F. Smith, siblings, Paul William Smith, Jr., Roy Smith and Helen Arbogast and two beloved rescue wolves, Harley and Shasta. Richard served our country in the United States Army. Following his service, he was employed at Walker Manufacturing for 20 years where he later retired in the mid 80's as a supervisor. He attended Bowdon Pentecostal...

Jack Moser, 79, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Pleasant View Nursing Center in Metter. Jack was born in Waukegan, Illinois and was a son of Jack and Elaine Moser. He worked for the Environmental Protection Agency as a field agent. Jack enjoyed listening to music, reading books and magazines, and collecting all kinds of things. Surviving are his son, Jack Moser; his daughter, Deborah Leclaire; and six grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date. Guestbook: www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

James E. Pernice, 79, passed away July 9, 2022, at his home in Goshen. He was born June 24, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York to Daniel & Virginia (Wooddell) Pernice. On March 23, 1974, he married Letitia "Ann" McEwan; she survives along with 5 children, Daniel Pernice, James (Paula) Pernice, Christopher Pernice, Nicholas Pernice, Amanda (Michael) Pernice Snyder, and an "adopted daughter", Rochelle Benveniste. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Reanna, Nicholas (Gabby), Makayla, Austin, Michael, Shayna, Paiton, Brittany, Alayna, Christopher, Leigha, and 1 great-granddaughter, Iris Jean. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Mary Lou Juliano. James proudly...

Frances Louise Yeager 83, of Seymour, Indiana passed away on Saturday July 09, 2022, at Traditions of Columbus. Frances was born on September 1, 1938, to the late Granville C. Yeager and Lillie Goff Yeager in Kingsville, West Virginia. Frances retired from the Supreme Court State of Illinois Office of the Courts as an Executive Assistant. She loved flowers, decorating, singing, dancing, Christmas, and attending the Yeager family reunion on the Fourth of July in Elkins West Virginia. Most all she loved being with her family. Frances is survived by her husband Richard Dahl, one daughter Teresa (Chris) Bratcher, three sons Tom (Patty) Heckel, Tim (Renee) Heckel, Todd (Vicki) Heckel, Rick...

Herbert "Nathan" Estel of Grafton, WV, born May 1, 1951, passed away May 31, 2022. Nathan is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Manuela "Betty" Estel, and two brothers Daniel and Paul Estel. Surviving Nathan is his wife Mary of Grafton, WV, son Gene and wife Robyn of Scott Depot, WV, son Nathan and partner Scott Minerich of Seattle, WA, and two grandchildren, Samuel and Ainsley Estel of Scott Depot, WV. Nathan is also survived by brother Larry Phillips and wife Betty of Fairmont, WV, three nephews and two nieces, and numerous friends who came to rely on his wit and storytelling. A 1969 graduate of Grafton High School, Nathan was most known for his work around Grafton with his...

Doris Ann (Hall) Nocida of Sistersville, WV After receiving her angel wings, Doris Ann (Hall) Nocida left her family and friends on March 30, 2022 at the age of 76. She was born July 11, 1945 in Diana, WV; a blessing for her parents, the late Hayward and Edith (Knicely) Hall. At the time of her death, she was staying at the Villages of Greystone in Beaver, WV. She had been under their love and care since October 2021. She graduated from Webster Springs High School with the Class of 1963, graduated with an Associate Degree in Art Science from Glenville State College in 1965 and continued her education to receive her Master's Degree in Education. She began teaching in 1966 at the Martins...

Karen Lee Ireland, 60, of Marietta GA, formerly of Elkins, WVA passed away peacefully at 10:37 a.m. on December 14, 2021, at Northside Hospital, Atlanta, GA. Born in Clarksburg, WVA, March 11, 1961, Karen was the daughter of and proceeded in death by Jean Ruth McQuaid and Richard Lee McQuaid. Karen is survived by her husband David Ireland of Marietta, GA, formerly of Elkins, WVA, her daughter Mrs. Amanda Mcleese and son-in-law Michael Mcleese of Marietta GA, formerly of Elkins, WVA, and two grandchildren Quentin and Lillian. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Kathy Frank of Roswell, GA, Mrs. Judy O'Donnell of Pleasantville, PA and Mrs. Janet Hilton of Lawrenceville, GA, and a...

Harry Niel Poling, a proud veteran of the Navy, passed away on November 25th 2021 of complications following surgery. The son of Rubert and Lera Powers Poling, Harry grew up in Belington, West Virginia. He was born on August 17th, 1928. At the age of 17, Harry enlisted in the Navy near the end of World War II. He valued this service highly. He served on the USS Charles P Cecil DD-835 Gearing Class Destroyer. After the military he married Yolanda (Bunny) Marton of Youngstown OH and worked at B.F. Goodrich as a chemist until his retirement. Harry is survived by his sons David Poling [wife Melinda] of Hubbard Lake MI, Mark Poling of Alpena MI, and Bradley Poling of Tampa FL; granddaughter...

95, of St. Albans, formerly of Elkins, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Bellaire of Devonshire Assisted Living, after a long battle with Dementia. She was born in Milton, West Virginia to the late Warren and Alberta Ryalls Baylous. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arnold F. Schulz. Mrs. Schulz was retired from Davis and Elkins College where she was the Alumni Secretary. Before that, she was a homemaker for many years. Barbara loved to travel, paint and dance. She is survived by her daughter, Kristina A. Schulz Henson of St. Albans; grandchildren, Lauren Holmes and Jarod Henson of St. Albans; one great granddaughter, Addison Holmes. Funeral service will be...

Charles McDonald, 83, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021. He was born in Junior, West Virginia, in 1938 to Leonard and Edna (Wood) McDonald. Charles moved to Indiana in 1993 to work for Midwest Governmental Services, in which he retired from in December, 2008. Charles enjoyed fishing, and hunting, deer, turkey, and squirrel. Charles also enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of the Central Christian Church. He is survived by his wife; Betsy McDonald, of 41 years, children; Kelly (Steve) Collett, Lisa (Art) McDonald, Chuck McDonald, Taylor Doane, and Sarah (Chris) Doane Miles; brothers, Thomas (Joan) McDonald and Ed (Debbie) Myslinski, grandchildren, Morgan (Kyle)...

Alan Robert Romine, D.O., of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on October 13, 2021, surrounded by family. Alan was born in Elkins, WV. Alan was a Vietnam War veteran and served as a medic in the Armed Forces Medical Service 4th Division at the Eighth Field Hospital from August 1970 through October 1971. Alan graduated from Alderson Broaddus University and Davis & Elkins College. Alan was a photographer and writer for the Elkins Intermountain, worked as raft guide on the New and Gauley Rivers, and was one of the first West Virginians to ever heli-ski in West Virginia. Alan worked in high line construction, laid concrete, and worked in residential construction at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. In...

Billie Lynn Bennett, 73 of Sevierville, Tennessee, born in Barbour County, West Virginia to the late Holly Bennett & Delma Freeman Bennett. In 1969, he married Darlene Shreve of Elkins, West Virginia. They had celebrated 52 years of marriage. He leaves behind his wife Darlene; (4) children, Teresa Bennett Coger (Russell) of Seymour, TN, Michael Bennett of Sevierville, TN, Doreena Bennett Stratton (Michael) of Sevierville, TN and Debra Bennett of Sevierville, TN; (8) grandchildren Dessiree Coger Ankeny (Douglas) of Kodak, TN, Russell Coger, Jr. of Seymour, TN, Sebastian Homer (Sarah) of Knoxville, TN, Jasmine Bennett of Sevierville, TN, Kherokee Bennett Huff (Alex) of Dandridge, TN,...

Donald Scott "Tattoo" "Scooter" Bosley, age 50 of Akron passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, Scott was born on June 16, 1971 to Dianna Bosley and the late Donald D. Bosley. In addition to his father, Scott was preceded in death by his grandparents Avin & Mabel {Banton} Lewis, and Glenn & Elva {Daniels} Bosley. Scott will be greatly missed by his mother, Dianna; sister Melissa (Curt) Swain; nieces Lindsey and Olivia Swain, as well as many other family members and friends. Scott previously worked at Liberty Harley Davidson. He loved motorcycles, especially the one he built himself which is pictured above. He would do anything for folks in need,...

Geraldine Helmick (nee:Stalnaker) Born June 2, 1936 in East Dailey, WV. Resident of Akron Ohio from 1955 to 2019. Died July 31, 2021 at Sunrise Senior Living in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mom, Grandma, and GG. Born to the late Woodrow W Stalnaker and Bertha (Nelson) Stalnaker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Kenneth P Helmick Sr, son Mark Helmick (Mary), brother Wilson Stalnaker, sister Mae (Mallow) and grandson Jeff Helmick Jr. She is survived by sister Geneva (Amos), sister Judy (Remaley), brother Wendell Stalnaker, sister Carol (Menear), son Kenneth (Barbara) of Livonia, MI, son Jeffrey of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, and daughter Lisa Gordon (Dan) of...

LEAVITTSBURG, OHIO- Kathryn "Kathy" L. Larson, age 72, passed away Thursday afternoon at Sharon Regional Medical Center in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Kathy was born January 31, 1949 in "Possum Holler" Mill Creek, West Virginia to the late Harold and Kathleen (Hornbeck) Corley. Kathy was a 1967 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. She retired in 2005 from Packard Electric/ Delphi as a mold operator after 38 years. Kathy was an avid Cleveland Indians and Chicago Bears fan. Kathy loved spending time with her family. She loved animals especially her dogs, Daisy and Pixie, and her cat, Khaleesi. Kathy had a wonderful sense of humor and a contagious laugh. She was a wonderful mother,...

Delmer Nelson, 75, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born on April 4, 1945 in Parsons, West Virginia. Delmer served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1967, with two tours in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966. Two Purple Hearts are among the numerous awards received, including Combat Infantry Badge (CIB), Special Ops Team Leader with Rick Riscola who was later killed on 9/11 in the World Trade Center. He was a member of 1st Cav Division ACo2nd 7th. Delmer is preceded in death by parents, Patsy and Delmar Nelson; brothers, Bobby, James, Arthur and Blake Nelson and sister, Ellen Lawson. He is survived by his wife, Terry (McDonough) Nelson; sons, Kurtis Nelson and Jason (Jessica)...

Our beloved matriarch, Nora Elizabeth Riggleman, entered glorious eternal life early Saturday morning, December 5th, 2020. God's kitchen just got a little sweeter. Nora was born on February 22, 1940 to Paul and Leecy Rennix Flanagan in the small Tucker County town of Parsons, WV where she was a cheerleader for the Parsons High School Panthers and Strawberry Festival Princess in 1957. On August 2nd, 1958, shortly after graduation, Norie married Clyde Sherwood "Rig" Riggleman. In 1967, Norie and Rig moved to Cross Lanes, WV where they raised their three children, Kim (Bobby) Oldaker, Susan (John) Jarrett and Jimmy (Jill) Riggleman. A non-degreed domestic engineer, Norie excelled at loving...