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Hardy County, West Virginia - Obituaries

JAMES P. BAER
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 1, 1996

James Percy Baer, 90, Fort Seybert, WV, and formerly of W. Va. 
Pulp and Paper, Sawyer and Baker, died Sunday, April 28, 1996, 
at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg.

Mr. Baer was born July 14, 1905, in Tyrone, PA, and was the son 
of the late Clara Osborne and James Percy Baer.

He was a member of Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church.

Survivors include his wife, Lena Beulah Nesselrod Baer; two 
daughters, Nancy J. Wimer, Harrisonburg, and Helen Kuykendall, 
Fort Seybert, WV; one son, David Allen Baer, Harrisonburg; 
four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The Revs. Earl Delp and Lloyd Hartzler conducted the funeral 
Wednesday, at Pleasant Grove Mennonite Church, Fort Seybert.  
Burial was in the Nesselrodt family cemetery, Fort Seybert.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonburg Rescue 
Squad or the Pendleton County Rescue Squad.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Basagic 
Funeral Home in Franklin, WV.

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PAUL BENJAMIN BAILEY
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 20, 1996

Paul Benjamin Bailey, age 80, of Moorefield, West Virginia, 
died Friday, March 15, 1996 at Devlin Manor in Cumberland, 
following a long illness.

Born on May 18, 1915 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, he was the 
son of Albert S. Bailey and Louise (Brent) Bailey, both of 
whom are deceased.  Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by one 
son, Albert Mikell.

He was a retired owner and operator of Paul B. Bailey Lumber 
Company and Joy Centers; a member of the Duffey Memorial 
United Methodist Church, Moorefield Lions Club, LOOM #358 of 
Moorefield, Elks Lodge of Huntington, WV; Wednesday Evening 
Prayer Group and served in Mississippi and West Virginia 
National Guard.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Coker Bailey of Moorefield; 
three daughters, Ann B. Rhodes of St. Louis, MO, E. Frances 
Murphy of LaVale, MD; and Elizabeth B. Thomas of Stephens City, 
VA; one daughter-in-law, Joy Pratt Bailey of Moorefield; two 
sisters, Olive B. Blalock of Mobile, AL; Lydie B. Mandrona of 
Atlanta, GA; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 
several nieces and nephews.

Graveside rites were accorded at Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield 
on Monday, March 18, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Bruce Macbeth 
officiating.  There was no visitation.

Memorials may be directed to the Hardy County Public Library 
Fund or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral 
Home in Moorefield.
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CURTIS G. BAKER
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 31, 1996

Curtis "Bud" G. Baker, age 82, of Wardensville, WV, died Thursday, 
July 25, 1996 at Winchester Medical Center.

Born Jan. 15, 1914 in Wardensville, WV, he was a son of the late 
William and Daisy Cline Baker.

Mr. Baker was a retired truck driver with Allegheny Freight Lines 
and was a 1934 graduate of Handley High School.

Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Forman Baker; two sons, Richard 
Baker of Wardensville and Larry Baker of Falling Waters, WV; one 
brother, William C. Baker of Wardensville; three step-
grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held on Sunday, July 28, at Hebron 
Cemetery, Yellow Spring, WV, with Pastor R. Don Prange 
officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Wardensville Volunteer Rescue 
Squad, P.O. Box 2, Wardensville, WV 26851.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Giffin Funeral 
Home, Capon Bridge, WV.
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CLYDE FRANCES BALDWIN
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 1, 1996

Mrs. Clyde Frances Baldwin, age 82, of Moorefield, WV, died 
Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at the Hopemont Hospital in Terra 
Alta, WV.

She was born January 19, 1914 in Hardy County, WV and was the 
daughter of the late Walter Earle and the late Rebecca 
(Houdershell).  She was also preceded in death by her husband, 
Carl F. Baldwin in August 1989; one brother, two sisters; and 
two half-brothers.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Riggleman of 
Moorefield; four grandchildren, Mrs. Brenda Skubis of Fairmont 
WV, Karen Franks of Charlerois, PA, Becky Riggleman of 
Moorefield, WV and Gary Riggleman of Okinawa, Japan; and 
eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Fraley Funeral 
Home with the Rev. Laurean Smith officiating.  Burial was at 
the Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield, WV.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley Funeral 
Home in Moorefield, WV.
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SARAH RUE AMY BALDWIN
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 11, 1999

Sarah Baldwin, age 80, of 396 W. Gravel Lane, Romney, WV, 
passed away early Monday morning, August 2, 1999 at the 
Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney, WV.

Born January 14, 1919 in Hardy County, WV, she was the 
daughter of the late Herndon and Karrie (Shockey) Helmick.  
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 
four brothers.

She is survived by two sons, Larry Baldwin and Richard Allen 
Baldwin, both of Romney; four sisters, Alice Hutton of 
Winchester, VA, Ann Kidwell of Romney, WV, Helen Kesner 
of Petersburg, WV, and Viola Keplinger of Buchanan, WV; and 
two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 14 at the Elmore-
Chambers Funeral Home with the Revs. Mel and Lisa Fike 
officiating.  Burial was at Olivet Cemetery in Moorefield.

Pallbearers were Sartell Kidwell, Jamie Kidwell, Michael 
Baldwin, Matthew Baldwin, D.J. Johnson and Fred Judd.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hampshire County Helping 
Hands, c/o Karen Moreland, Box 141, Romney, WV 26757.
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ROBERT LEE BARR, SR.
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 2, 1996

Robert Lee Barr, Sr., age 53 of Warrenton, VA died Tuesday, 
September 24, 1996 at Lanham, Maryland.

Born March 22, 1943 at Hardy County, WV he is preceded in 
death by his father, Elby Barr.

Mr. Barr worked as a construction worker, and was a member 
of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local #10.

Surviving are former wife, Nancy Jo Barr, Vienna, VA; his 
mother, Nellie Barr, 
Arlington, VA; one son, Robert Lee Barr, Jr., Culpeper, VA; 
one daughter, Christine Marie Barr, Remington, VA; three 
brothers, Elwood Barr, WV, Gale Barr, Arlington, VA and 
Stanley Barr, Arlington, VA and one sister, Peggy Barr, 
Burke, VA.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 28, 1996 
at the Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton, VA with Deacon Tony 
Santore officiating.  Burial was private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: 
Robert L. Barr, Sr. Memorial Fund, c/o IEUC Local #10, 5845 
Allentown Rd., Suitland, MD 20746.

This obituary is courtesy of the Schaeffer Funeral Home of 
Petersburg, WV.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Moser 
Funeral Home of Warrenton, VA.

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LAWRENCE W. BEAN, SR.
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, April 23, 1997

Lawrence Wilson Bean, Sr., 78, of Romney, WV, died Monday, 
April 14, 1997, at his home.

Mr. Bean was born Sept. 3, 1918, in Kirby, WV, the son of 
Walter Lee and Elsie Mae Ruckman Bean.  He was a farmer and 
timber man.  He was an Army veteran of World War II.  He was 
a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, American Legion 
Post 134 of Kirby, WV, and the Hott's Chapel United Methodist 
Church of Kirby.

He was married to Chriselta Haines.

Surviving with his wife are four sons, Lawrence Wilson Bean, 
Jr., of Shanks, WV, Steven Bean, Eddy L. Bean, and Phillip L. 
Bean, all of Romney; two daughters, Carolyn Bean of Romney 
and Alice B. Vanicek of Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters, Laura 
Saville and Una Hott, both of Kirby; five grandchildren; 
four step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held Thursday in McKee Funeral Home, 
Augusta, with the Rev. Sumner Sawyer officiating.  Burial 
was in Mt. Dale Cemetery, Shanks.

Pallbearers were Larry Saville, Scott Bean, Steven Haines, 
Dwight Hott, Tommy Haines, Sr. and Edward Bean.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Dale Cemetery, c/o Carolyn Bean, 
HC 79, Box 53, Romney, WV 26757.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the McKee 
Funeral Home, Augusta, WV.
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RAY M. BEAN
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 2, 1996

Ray Martin Bean, age 72, of RR1, Box 90, Augusta, WV, died 
Friday, Sept. 27, 1996 at his home.

Mr. Bean was born Feb. 8, 1924 in Kirby, WV, the son of Walter 
and Elsie Ruckman Bean.  He was a self-employed timberman and 
farmer.  He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the 
Modern Woodmen of America.

He was married to Zanna Haines.

Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Jennifer Bean and 
Lana Bean, both of Augusta, and Barbara Zirk of Wardensville, 
WV; four sons, Jefferson Bean, Edward Bean and Mitchell Bean, 
all of Augusta and Clifton Bean of Jessup, MD; a brother, 
Lawrence Bean of Romney, WV; two sisters, Una Hott and Laurie 
Saville, both of Kirby; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-
grandchildren.

A funeral was held Sunday at Augusta Church of Christ with 
Daniel Stiltner, minister, officiating.  Burial was in Mt. 
Dale Cemetery, Shanks, WV.

Pallbearers were Eddy Bean, Waldo Haines, Jr., Harold Saville, 
Scott Bean, Dwight Hott and Stevie Haines.
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CLARA BELLE (LIGGETT) BEATTY
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, November 18, 1998

Clara Belle (Liggett) Beatty, age 63, of Cockeysville, MD, 
passed away Friday night, November 13, 1998 at her residence.

Clara Belle was born November 21, 1934 in Moorefield, WV the 
daughter of Mary C. (Vetter) Liggett of Cockeysville, MD and 
James W. (Bill) Liggett of Moorefield.  She was a former 
member of the Duffey Memorial United Methodist Church and 
was employed by Helmore Farms in Brooklyn, MD, for 20 years 
and retired this year.

She was preceded in death by one son, Christopher Beatty.  
Surviving are her parents, Michelle M. Peacock, Cockeysville 
and Bonnie L. Murphy, White Hall, MD; two sons, Jon W. 
Beatty, Anderson SC and Danny P. McGahagan, Moorefield; 
three brothers, James L. Liggett, Glen Burnie, MD, Harry 
B. Liggett, Moorefield and Richard L. Liggett, Houston, 
Texas; and seven grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at the Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home 
on Thursday, November 19, 1998 from 7-9 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the 
Elmore-Chambers Funeral Home with Rev. Ted Osgood officiating.  
Burial will follow at the Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield, WV.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung 
Association, 488 W. Market Street, P.O. Box 1125, York, 
PA 17405.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Elmore-
Chambers Funeral Home.
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REBECCA LEE BENDER
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 8, 1996

Rebecca Lee Evans Kessel Bender, age 74, died in Good Samaritan 
Hospital in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Wednesday evening, April 
24, 1996.  Mrs. Bender had been a resident of Everett Christian 
Home.

Mrs. Bender was born March 12, 1922 at Rig, West Virginia, the 
daughter of the late James Marvin "Boss" Evans and the late 
Pearl Riggleman Evans.  She moved to Pennsylvania in the early 
1950's where she was employed as a craftsperson at Bedford 
Village.

She was preceded in death by her second husband, Dick Bender 
of Everett, Pennsylvania; her sister, Dot Evans Rumers and 
three brothers, Emory, Paul and Floyd Evans.

Mrs. Bender is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Ruth Kessel 
Sherman of Owings Mills, Maryland, and Susan Laurene Kessel, 
Santa Cruz and El Paso, Texas; two sons, Steven Bender of 
Memphis, Tennessee and Stacey Bender of Everett, Pennsylvania; 
one brother, Herbert Evans of Rig; one sister, Betty Smith of 
Rig and Laurel Hill, Florida; 9 grandchildren; and six 
great-grandchildren.

She was a member of the Grace Brethren Church of Bedford, PA 
and had been a resident of Everett Christian Home for several 
years.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 27, 1996, by her 
pastor at Giesel Funeral Home of Bedford, Pennsylvania.

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CRYSTAL J. BENHAM
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, May 1, 1996

Crystal J. Benham, age 73, of Rising Sun, MD, died Friday, 
April 26, 1996, at her home.

She was born November 22, 1922 in Riley County, Indiana and 
was a daughter of the late Lee Barker and Stella Robbins Barker.  
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford L. 
Benham in 1986.

Mrs. Benham was a homemaker, a member of Cedar Community Church, 
Versailles, Indiana and a member of Porters Grove Baptist 
Church, Rising Sun, MD.

Surviving are four sons, Daniel M. Benham, Rising Sun, MD, 
Dennis J. Benham, with whom she resided, Rising Sun, MD, 
John L. Benham, Moorefield, WV, Robin M. Benham, Batesville, 
IN; two daughters, Judith A. Fultz, Moorefield, WV, Dena J.
Beamon, Colora, MD; two brothers, Robert Barker and Charles 
Barker, both of Ottumwa, IA; 16 grandchildren; and 6 great-
grandchildren. 

Funeral services were conducted at Bovards Funeral Home, 
Versailles, Indiana, Tuesday, April 30, with the Rev. Garland 
Rudd officiating.  Burial was in Benham Cemetery, Benham, 
Indiana.
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LEON BOB BERG
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, November 18, 1998

Leon Bob Berg, age 69, of Maysville, WV, died Thursday, 
November 12, 1998 at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA.

Born May 25, 1929 in Jordan Run, WV he was the son of the 
late Thomas Christian and Ora (Turner) Berg.

He was preceded in death by an infant son Danny Leon Berg, 
and infant daughter, Tina Jane Berg and an infant great-
grandson, Tristan Drake Sherman; two brothers and one 
infant brother Vince Berg; five half sisters, infant 
Mary Berg, Elsie Carr, Edna Hesse, Pluma Goldizen and 
Viola Turner; four half brothers, George Berg, Carl 
Berg, Ulyssus Berg and Albert Turner.

On June 20, 1953 he married Rosetta (Heavener) Berg.

Surviving are three daughters, Twila Berg of Maysville, 
WV; Wreatha Riggleman and Pansy Ours of Moorefield, WV; 
one sister, Betty Smith of Harrisonburg, WV and one half 
sister, Jessie Carr of Maysville, WV; two brothers, David 
and Vernon Berg of Maysville, WV; one half brother, Arlie 
Berg of Arthur, WV; three grandchildren, Valerie Sherman, 
Eric Riggleman and Nicole Ours; one great-granddaughter, 
Sable Sherman; several nieces and nephews.

Rev. Paul Donaldson and Rev. Joseph Eversole officiated the 
funeral with interment in Barger Cemetery on Jordan Rum Road, 
Maysville, WV.

Memorials may be made to the Jordan Run Union Church.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the 
Schaeffer Funeral Home.
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BESSIE M. BEVERAGE
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, March 31, 1999

Bessie Mae Beverage, 89, of Durbin, died Friday, 
March 19, 1999.

Mrs. Beverage was born May 2, 1909, at Durbin, a daughter 
of the late Leonard Calvin and Harriet Goodsell Frazier.

She married Gray Beverage, who preceded her in death in 
1992.

Surviving are a daughter, Charlotte A. Carr, Moorefield; 
a son, Leonard G. Beverage, Keyser; a sister, Georgia 
Collins, Tallahassee, FL; four grandchildren and a 
great-grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Leonard 
Frazier.

Mrs. Beverage was a retired bookkeeper with Howe 
Leather Co.  She was a member of Durbin United Methodist 
Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.

Funeral services were held at Wallace & Wallace Funeral 
Home Chapel at Arbovale with the Rev. Rowland Armstrong 
officiating.  Interment was in the Arbovale Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the 
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home.
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ARLIE LESTER BIBLE
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 30, 1997

Arlie Lester Bible, age 93, of Maysville, WV died Monday, 
July 21, 1997 at Grant Memorial Hospital.  He had been a 
resident at the Grant County Nursing Home since August 
22, 1994.

He was born March 13, 1904 at Franklin, WV, son of the 
late Flick and Matilda (Halterman) Bible Lambert.

Twice married, he was preceded in death by Mary S. 
(Cullers) Bible, May 27, 1937 and Zernie J. (VanMeter) 
Bible on December 10, 1985.

He was also preceded in death by two infant sons, one 
sister, Mary Lambert and two brothers, Otha and Oscar 
Lambert.

Mr. Bible was a farmer and member of the Falls Assembly 
of God Church.

Surviving are five sons, Marvin E. Bible of Scherr, 
WV, Merlin G. Bible, a resident of Grant County 
Nursing Home, Bobby E. Bible of Maysville, WV, Roger 
L. Bible of Moorefield, WV and Ronnie W. Bible of 
Petersburg, WV; one stepson, Warren Cullers of 
Timberville, VA; two daughters, Norma E. Feaster of 
New Creek, WV and Hilda F. Lambert of Franklin, WV; 
two sisters, Nellie Lambert of Westernport, MD and 
Norma Fazenbaker of LaVale, MD; eight grandchildren; 
10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was conducted Thursday at Falls 
Assembly of God Church with Rev. Luther Travis, Rev. 
Stanley Kile and Rev. Greg Rotruck officiating.  
Interment was in Lahmansville Cemetery at Lahmansville, WV.

Memorials may be made to Falls Assembly of God Church.
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WILLIAM PATRICK BORROR
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, July 23, 1996

W. Patrick "Bubba" Borror, age 23, of Maysville, WV, died 
Friday, July 18, 1997 as a result of an automobile accident 
at Maysville, WV.

Born August 30, 1973 at Petersburg, WV he was a graduate of 
Petersburg High School Class of 1991.  He attended Potomac 
State College, Keyser, WV.  He was a member of Dorcas 
Baptist Church, and attended Oak Dale Church of the 
Brethren at Scherr, WV and was employed by Lysle R. 
"Dick" Sites Construction.

Surviving are his parents, Julia (Sites) Kerns of 
Petersburg, WV and Warren Paul Borror of Petersburg, 
WV, stepfather, Gerry Kerns of Petersburg, WV and 
stepmother, Judy Borror of Petersburg, WV.

On July 14, 1996 he married Misty (Hawk) Borror.

Maternal grandparents are Leo and Lettie Sites of Dorcas, 
WV; one brother, Sgt. Warren Paul Borror II of Fort 
Stewart, GA; one half-sister, Cassie Borror of 
Petersburg, WV and one niece, Nikita Borror, several 
cousins, aunts and uncles.

Patrick was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, 
Mary Ellen Borror Stonestreet and Rumsey Borror.

Pastor Alvin Huff and Pastor Heath Fervida officiated 
the ceremony.  Interment was in the Sites Cemetery at 
Dorcas, WV.

Memorials may be made to the Family, HC 30, Box 12, N. 
Maysville, WV 26833 or Dorcas Baptist Church Building Fund.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the 
Schaeffer Funeral Home.
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HAROLD E. "JINKS" BOTT
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 15, 1997

Harold E. "Jinks" Bott, age 81 of Baker, WV died Saturday, 
October 11, 1997 at his residence.  He was born December 29, 
1915 in Hardy County, WV, a son of the late Russell and 
Barbara Moton Bott.  He was a retired Hardy County 
schoolteacher and a farmer.

His wife, Minnie, preceded him in death in January 1994.

Surviving are his daughter, Ledonna K. Bott of Bloomery, 
WV and one sister, Mary Belle Poland of Baker, WV.

Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, October 
15, 1997 at the Baker United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. 
with the Rev. Luther Crites and Rev. H. Eugene Baker 
officiating.  Burial will follow in the Baker United 
Methodist Church Cemetery.

The body will be taken to the church prior to the services.

Pallbearers will be Donnie Combs, John Wood, Johnnie Sager, 
Ralph Heishman, Brent Lee Heishman, Donnie Snapp and Scotty 
Heishman.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Fraley 
Funeral Home.
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GOLDIE M. BRADFIELD
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 28, 1996

Goldie Marie Bradfield, 76, Route 4, Stuarts Draft, died Aug. 
20, 1996 at her home.

Mrs. Bradfield was born Sept. 22, 1919, in Rio, WV and was a 
daughter of the late James and Maggie Smith.

She was a member of Lynside Mennonite Church and was a retired 
nurses' aide at Waynesboro Community Hospital.

Her husband, Lloyd A. Bradfield, preceded her in death.

Survivors include three sons, Aaron M. Bradfield, Broadway, 
John B. Bradfield, Stuarts Draft, and Gerald A. Bradfield, 
Waynesboro; one daughter, Mary B. Moyer, Waynesboro; three 
sisters, Daisy Combs, Verdie Mongold and Genevieve Smith, 
all of West Virginia; eight grandchildren; and five great-
grandchildren.

The Revs. Vance Brydge and Alvin Graber conducted the funeral 
Friday at Lynside Mennonite Church.  Burial was in the August 
Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stuarts Draft Rescue 
Squad, P.O. Box 86, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477.
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LILLIAN PAULINE BRILL
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, August 6, 1997
Lillian Pauline Brill, age 81, of Falls Church, VA, formerly 
of Kirby, WV passed away Tuesday, July 29, 1997 at the 
Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, VA.

Born August 13, 1915 in Hardy County she was a daughter 
of the late Simon S. and Annie Lee (Heishman) Brill.  
She was preceded in death by two sisters, and one brother.

Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, 
August 1, 1997 at the Fraley Funeral Home in Moorefield, 
WV with the Rev. Luther Crites officiating.  Burial was 
at the Asbury Cemetery in Bean Settlement, WV.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the 
Fraley Funeral Home in Moorefield, WV.
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WILDA K. BRILL
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, October 16, 1996

Wilda Kerns Brill, 75, of Capon Springs, WV, died Wednesday, 
October 9, 1996, in Winchester Medical Center.

Mrs. Brill was born February 22, 1921, in Yellow Spring, WV, 
the daughter of John and Gertrude Slonaker Kerns.  She had 
worked for Capon Springs Farm Inc. for 45 years.

She married George R. Brill on January 24, 1942, in Winchester.

Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Sandra Kerr of 
Wardensville, WV; a son, Lloyd Brill of Capon Springs; five 
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was conducted in Hebron Lutheran Church, 
Yellow Spring, with Pastor R. Don Prange officiating.  
Burial was in Hebron Cemetery, Yellow Spring.

Pallbearers were Rob Kerr, Darren Brill, Todd Brill, Andy 
Moreland, Scott Kenney, and John Himelright.

Memorials may be made to Capon Springs Fire and Rescue, P.O. 
Box 366, Capon Springs, WV 26823.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Giffen 
Funeral Home, Capon Bridge, WV.

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INFANT JESSIE LEE BYRD
THE MOOREFIELD (WV) EXAMINER, Wednesday, November 10, 1999

Infant Jessie Lee Byrd, died a premature birth on Thursday, 
October 28, 1999 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, 
WV.

He was the son of Wendy Rose Heavener and Rufus Joe Byrd, Jr. 
of Moorefield, WV.

Surviving besides his parents are paternal grandmother, JoAnn 
Farris of Moorefield, WV and paternal grandfather, Rufus J. 
Byrd, Sr. of Florien, Louisiana.

Maternal grandparents are Kathleen Heavener of Salem, VA and 
Anthony Heavener of Staunton, VA; maternal great-grandfather, 
Donald Simkins of Bealeton, VA; paternal great-grandparents, 
Dorothy and Ted Miller of Many, LA; paternal great-
grandfather, Paul Heavener of Petersburg, WV; several
aunts and uncles and cousins.

Graveside services were held at the Walnut Grove Church 
Cemetery in Moorefield, WV on Saturday, October 30.

Memorials may be made to the family, c/o JoAnn Farris, P.O. 
Box 844, Moorefield, WV 26836.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schaeffer 
Funeral Home.
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