CORA CONLEY

CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. — Mrs. Cora Marie “Wezy” Conley, 63, of Chapmanville, was born December 21, 1946, in Mingo county, a daughter of the late Keifer and Verda Sargent Conley. She departed this life Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at her residence following a long illness.

Mrs. Conley was a homemaker and a 1965 graduate of Logan High School. She gave her life to the Lord in 1977 and never left His shadow.

Survivors include her husband: Simp Conley; three daughters: Verda Melinda (Eric) Brown and Carolyn Alicia Brooks, both of Charleston, and Patricia Dawn Devine (fiancée Allen Baker) of South Carolina; grandchildren: Nicholas (Danielle) Grimsley, Samantha Peyton, Kristopher Brown, Brandon Devine, Katelynn Brown, Matthew Brooks and Jordan Devine; great-grandson Josiah Peyton; siblings: Jean Jacobs, Bill (Ruby) Conley, Keifer Conley, Delbert (Virginia) Conley and Konetta (Paul) Curry, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 2, at the Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services at Chapmanville with Rev. Elbert Collins Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at the Conley Cemetery at Smokehouse Fork of Harts.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Devine, Allen Baker, Jamie Conley, Dwayne Conley, Gene Browning and Archie Conley Jr.

Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Curry Jr., Steve Curry and Adam Conley.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Evans Funeral Home, P.O. Box 4500, Chapmanville, WV 25508.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Chapmanville is in charge of the arrangements.



MARY BOYTEK

DANVILLE, W.Va. — Mary Ruth Boytek, 59, of Danville, formerly of Sharples, went to be with the Lord with family by her side in the early morning hours of Monday, March 29, 2010, at Logan Regional Medical Center after a courageous 25 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Born May 31, 1950, in Madison, she was a daughter of Hazel Julia Maynard of Chapmanville, formerly of Sharples, and the late Jess Edwin Maynard. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Roger Dale Boytek, and mother-in-law, Betty Jo Boytek. Mary was employed by Sharples Coal (Zapata) up until her illness. She was a devoted wife and mother and throughout her illness remained positive. Pleasantly welcoming each day, she wore a smile that touched all that knew her. She enjoyed sports, Marshall has lost one of their biggest fans.

Additionally, those left behind to cherish her memory include her daughters, Julie Jo (David) Morgan of Athens and Johnnie Mae Boytek of Danville; grandsons that brought her much joy, Oliver and Samuel Morgan of Athens; brothers John (Paige) Schoolcraft of Big Stone Gap, Va., Charles Robert (Kathy) Schoolcraft of Beardstown, Ill., and Jess Edwin (Loretta) Maynard Jr. of Point Pleasant; sisters, Lilly Lawson of Florida and Paula (Eric) Campbell of Chapmanville; brother-in-law, Jackie Boytek of Blair, and a host of nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to Debbie Huffman and the rest of her extended family at Meadow Brooke, where she resided.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 2, at the James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Robert Schoolcraft officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.jamesfh.com

James Funeral Home of Aracoma is in charge of the arrangements.

RUFUS DINGESS

WEST LOGAN, W.Va. — Rufus Dingess, 81, of West Logan, went peacefully to be with his heavenly father Sunday, March 28, 2010, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va.

Born December 13, 1928, in Stirrat, he was a son of the late John F. and Ella Meadows Dingess. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Sena Dingess, and half-brothers, William Dingess, Neal Dingess and Cush Dingess.

Rufus was an electrician for 49 years, retiring from Arch Coal in September 1994. He was honorably discharged as a corporal in the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. Rufus’ unparalleled love and dedication for his family and his infectious smile will live on in our hearts forever. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 58 and one-half years, Lava Eudora Dingess; one son Rufus Dingess Jr. of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one brother, John F. Dingess Jr. of Phico; one sister, Myrtle Brown of Davis; half-brother, Harry Dingess of Henlawson; sister-in-law, Clara Dingess of Henlawson; special nephew and niece, Tommy and Annette Dingess of Seth; special great-niece, Amber Dingess (Andrew) White of Comfort, and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 2, at the Honaker Funeral Home in Logan with Bishop Mike Davis officiating, and providing eulogy will be John Evans. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Dingess, Gary White, John Evans, Frank Cole, Dennis Hamrick Jr., Michael B. Bledsoe, Jason Browning and Olen York.

Honorary pallbearers include Jerry Hainer, Randell Baisden, Glenn Baldwin, Fred Waybright, Vincent J. White and Oscar Burgess.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.honakerfuneralhome.org

Honaker Funeral Home of Logan is in charge of the arrangements.

CLIFFORD RICHARDS

CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. — Mr. Clifford Calvin Richards, 74, of Chapmanville, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 29, 2010, at Logan Regional Medical Center.

Born February 18, 1936, in Chapmanville, he was a son of the late Edger and Mirble Virginia Whitt Richards. Also preceding him in death were three brothers, Johnny Richards, Wallace Richards and Ishmeal Richards, and one brother-in-law, Joe Bryant.

Clifford enjoyed hunting, running a dozer, riding four-wheelers, working on guns and spending time with his family and friends.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Devon Richards; five daughters, Shirley (Gallie) Adams, Teresa (Richard) Allen, Frances Richards, Donna Marie Richards and Mirble Virginia (Arnold) Collins, all of Chapmanville; six sons, Clarence (Diane) Richards, Clark Richards, Manuel Richards, Mark Everette Richards, Berthal Clifford Richards and Jason Richards (Shelvia), all of Chapmanville; two sisters, Gladys Conley of Smokehouse and Mary Workman of Garretts Fork; two brothers, Thomas Richards of Eagles Roost and Joe Richards of Upper Crawley Creek; 23 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five step-great-grandchildren, and special friends, Noah Whitt, Lane Whitt, Homer Richards, Orval Adams and Mike Richards.

A celebration of Clifford’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 2, at the Freeman Funeral Home with Jim Dalton and Greg Dalton officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Hensley Family Cemetery at Crawley Creek.

Pallbearers will be Derek Bryant, Joseph Bryant, Justin Dingess, Mikie Dingess, Wesley Johnson, Steven Stollings, Andrew Bryant, Matthew Richards, and Austin Richards.

The family will receive friends from 6-10 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville has been entrusted with the arrangements.



LETHA STAPLETON

ASHLAND, Ohio — Letha Mae Linville Stapleton of Ashland, Ohio, passed away March 12, 2010.

Born March 18, 1935, at Peach Creek, she was a daughter of the late Ott and Tollie Conley Linville. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Franklin, in May 1982; sons, Franklin Jr., in May 2002, and Corky in 1960; two sisters, Alma Brewster and, on March 14, 2006, Phyllis Hamilton; a brother-in-law, Ken Hamilton on August 6, 2005; brothers, Basil in July 2006, Darnell and wife Edna, Carl, and Ott Jr. and wife Ruby; her in-laws, Donna and Danny Johnson, Barbara and her husband, Dorthy, William, Walter, Dexter and Bonnie Claude, and the best brother-in-law in the world, Bob Edwards in December 2008, whom she loved like a brother, and her grandparents.

Letha drove a school bus for 13 years and loved her children and her family, who meant everything to her.

She will be missed by her siblings, Patsy Edwards, Denny (Bonnie) Linville, David (Sue) Linville and Juan Perez, whom she loved; her daughter-in-law, Betsy; her best buddy who was always by her side, her black poodle Sam; Timmy who got her mail and paper and kept the snow off her deck; Tim and Luke who mowed her lawn; Michelle, who was always there when needed to shop or clean, several nieces and nephews, and her best friend who shared coffee breaks and visits, Bonnie Vance.

There were no services. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill.

Letha wished to extend her thanks to her family, who meant everything to her, and her friend, Victory Bayless, for helping her so much, and to Dr. Mehrdad M. Tavallaee.

Denlow-Primm Funeral Home of Ashland, Ohio, was in charge of the arrangements.

Information supplied by family.



LULIE MEADE

VERDUNVILLE, W.Va. — Mrs. Lulie Meade, 89, of Verdunville, died Monday, March 29, 2010. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at the Freeman Funeral Home. Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of the arrangements.



LESSIE LAMBERT

RANGER, W.Va. — Lessie Lambert, 68, of Ranger departed this life Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Arrangements are incomplete. Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of the arrangements.



LOIS MOUNTS

LOGAN, W.Va. — Lois Mounts, 72, of White’s Addition of Logan, passed away Thursday April 1, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital in Charleston. Arrangements are incomplete. James Funeral Home of Aracoma is in charge of the arrangements.



TOPPINS, Stella Mae — 1 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010, at the Freeman Funeral Home. Toppins, 91, of Martha, Ky., formerly of Harts, died Sunday, March 28, 2010. Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of the arrangements.