Loretta Hutchison

By God’s amazing grace Loretta (Peters) Hutchison, age 78, was set free from a long battle with illness on Saturday, February 5, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She left this earth as she had lived, with dignity and grace. She was a four time cancer survivor and was referred to by her doctors as a miracle. She was born in Garrison, WV on September 22, 1932 and graduated from Sherman High School in Boone County, WV. She married her only love, Lee in 1950 and traveled the US while he was active duty in the US Air Force. Upon retirement in 1969 they chose Glendale, AZ as home. In 1983 they moved to a home outside of Wittmann, AZ to enjoy the quiet desert. She became a very active member of the Wittmann Assembly of God Church where she led the children’s ministry and was always helping the needy. After Lee’s death in 1992, she was lovingly coerced to move back to Glendale to be with her large family. Her greatest joy came from her love of the Lord, her children, grandchildren and her beloved dog Reilly. Our dear friend, Pastor James Russell provided her with spiritual counseling when she was no longer able to attend Lighthouse Church. She is preceded in death by parents John and Virginia; sisters Lahoma, Ada and Kathleen; brothers Clifford, John, Sanford and Albert; her dearly loved grandson Eddie and the love of her life, husband Lee. She is survived by her five children; Greg (Jeanne), Ed (Lisa), Mitch (Bev), LeAnn (Will), Stacie (Tony); brother Bob, sister Bea, brother-in-law Alden and sisters-in-law Hope and Linda; 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. With such a large family, she was still able to make each one feel loved and special. She was truly a gift from God and a blessing to all who knew her. Services will be held at Lighthouse Church, 14185 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, AZ, Friday, February 11 at 11:00 AM. The procession will be led to the Veteran’s Cemetery, Cave Creek Road, Phoenix where she will be laid to rest with her true love, Lee.

Walden Hubbard, Jr.

Walden Hubbard, Jr., 79, of Seth went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness. He worked construction most of his life and later worked at the Charleston Union Mission for over 10 years. He was a Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was the founder and operator of the Prenter Freewill Baptist Mission. He was preceded in death by his son, Harry James Hubbard; grandson, Michael Allen Hubbard. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Georgia Hubbard; children, Isalene Carol Nichols of Hurricane, Johnny Ray Hubbard of Charleston, Roger Allen Hubbard of Seth, Randy Lee Hubbard of Elkview, George Ira Hubbard of North Carolina, and Joe Earl Hubbard of Toneys Branch; 16 grandchildren and several great-granchildren. At Mr. Hubbard’s request he is to be cremated, there will be a memorial service at a later date to celebrate his life.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com. Harding Funerals & Cremations 514 50th St. SE Kanawha City is serving the family.

Rev. Russell Otto Thompson

Rev. Russell Otto Thompson, 51, of Greenview, Boone County went to sleep and woke up with his Lord and Savior and his Dad on Thursday, January 27, 2011.

He was preceded in death by his buddy and father, Russell L. Thompson; grandparents, Roy and Mellie Baisden and Aryis and Effie Thompson; Aunts, Evangeline Walker and Lydia Napier; and uncles, Venus, Franklin, Willard, Richard, Corbet and Lee Thompson and Ray Linford Baisden.

Russ is temporarily away from his wife, Debbie of 30 years; daughter, Elisha of Bias Branch; son and daughter-in-law, Russell Lee and Jackie of Pigeon Roost, Logan; his grandchildren who was his pride and joy, Arden Taysean, Jeremiah Gabriel, Isabella Kathryn, Natahlia Meagann, Franklin Russell and Baby Boy Thompson; mother, Amerie Thompson of Sharples; brothers and sisters-in-law, Timothy and Donna Thompson of Greenview and Micah and Tener Thompson of Fayetteville, GA; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ronda and Harley Egnor of Calhoun, GA and Bonnie and Ronnie Montgomery of Sumerco; a host of nephews and nieces; and a very special family friend, Jackie Lockyer of Cleveland, Ohio.

Russ became a Christian at the age of 14 years old. He was a minister for 21 years and the pastor of the Guiding Light Freewill Baptist Church for seven and a half years. He also served as a deacon at Coal Valley Freewill Baptist Church for four years. He was a member of the UMWA Local 5958.

Service was at 11 a.m. Monday, January 31 at the funeral home with the Rev. Harley Egnor and Michael Jeffrey officiating. Burial followed in Family Gardens at Low Gap, Madison.

You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.

Edna Marion

(Lindsay) White

Mrs. Edna Marion (Lindsay) White, 81, of Madison was born July 12, 1929, in Fairmont and was a daughter of the late Bryl and Virginia Glenn Mick. She departed this life on Monday, January 24, 2011, at Trinity Healthcare Services, Logan.

Mrs. White was a faithful wife and mother, a servant of God, a teacher's aide at Scott High School and Boone County Head Start, a member of the Bias Branch Freewill Baptist Church and a volunteer for over 20 years at Boone Nursing Home.

Survivors include her husband, Howard White; children, Rebecca Scalf, Deborah (Roger) McMicken, Kathleen Gibson, Pam (Terry) Jeffrey, Elizabeth Lindsay (Sam Dingess) and Walt (Tammy) Lindsay; siblings, Jim (Ann) Mick, Tom (Lillian) Mick and Sue (John) Parlett; 13 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Services was at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 27, at Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chapmanville. Burial will follow in the Local 781 Cemetery, Madison. Family will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dignity Hospice, 557 Main St., Chapmanville, WV 25508.

The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to all the staff at Trinity Healthcare Services, Logan.

Earl Wendell Williams

Earl Wendell Williams, 72, of Bim died Jan. 23, 2011, at his residence.

He was born May 15, 1938, and was a son of the late Clyde Earl and Bertha Mae Jones Williams. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Norma Wallace.

He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA. He was also an Army veteran. His name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Kaye Williams; two daughters and their husbands, Rashel and Benjamin Hoff and their children, Kayla, Lauren and Kasey, all of Millwood, and Melissa and Kevin Legg and their children, Taylor and Heather, all of Sissonville; brother, Bill Williams of Texas; sister, Thelma Peters of Indiana; and a host of family and friends.

Services was at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with Shelly Bowling officiating. Burial followed in Danville Memorial Park, Danville.

You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.

Robert L. Harmon

Robert L. Harmon, 82, of Madison died Sunday, January 23, 2011, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.

He was born on June 28, 1928, and was a son of the late Harry Lee and Opal Blake Harmon.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, JoAnn Mullins Harmon; three sons and their wives, Joe and Carolyn Harmon, Robin and Julie Harmon and Dr. Michael and Jennifer Harmon; along with five grandchildren, all of Charleston.

He retired from Westmoreland Coal Company in 1991 after 34 years of service.

A funeral service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with the Rev. Tom Bias officiating.

Burial followed in Boone Memorial Park, Madison.

You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.

Alice M. Holeston

Alice M. Holeston, 73, of Morrisvale went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2011, after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Lurla Ryan; sisters, Dorothy Ryan, Ruth Browning and Jewell Estep; and brothers, Linford and Billy Ryan.

Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Roy; daughter, Regina Holeston; son, Timothy Holeston; and grandson, Brian Holeston, all of Morrisvale; sister, Clara (Cebert) Miller of Morrisvale; sisters-in-law, Ruth Stone and Iris Holeston; brother-in-law, Clifford Holeston, also of Morrisvale; and many nieces and nephews.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a Baptist and attended First Baptist Church of Woodville and Maple Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 26, at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, with Pastor Arther Hensley officiating. Burial followed in Orchard Hill Memory Gardens, Yawkey.

You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com.