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     Dr. Herman Lee Poff was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on June 23, 1887 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; The Virginia Births and Christenings database has a birth date of Jun 1, 1887 and his death certificate has Jun 21, 1887.^1,2,7,3 He married Alma Florence Poff, daughter of William Anthony Lemuel Poff and Cordelia Christine "Della" Wimmer, in December, 1910 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁸ Dr. Herman Lee Poff died on August 7, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 34.³ He SAM BARNARD KILLS DR. POFF AT CHECK
Check neighborhood was thrown into a high state of excitement Saturday night when it became known that E. S. Barnard, a merchant at that place, had shot and fatally wounded Dr. Herman L. Poff, of Ferrum, in the home of Dr. Poff's father, J. J. Poff, the place where Bernard (sic) was boarding.  It seems that the trouble grew out of "a woman in the case," but we were unable to get the full particulars and no one seems to know exactly how it all came about, and probably will not be known until the trial.  ______________that he shot Poff in self defense, but from what can be learned, it seems that Barnard _____________ that first shot.  Dr. Poff's family were visiting at J. J. Poff's at Check, and it seems that Barnard had been paying some attention to Mrs. Poff, and when Dr. Poff came up Saturday night, and, by having car trouble, did not get to Check until about midnight, he found his wife in Barnard's room, she claiming to be getting some hair tonic.  The shooting followed.  Poff was shot in the leg and in the head.
After the shooting, the doctors, that had been summoned, advised him to be taken to Roanoke at once.  Barnard, having a big car started at once with Dr. Poff to Roanoke but on arrival there it was found that nothing could be done for him and he died Sunday afternoon, and the remains were brought back to Check and buried Monday.
Barnard was arrested Sunday and placed in the Roanoke jail and Sheriff Brammer went to Roanoke and brought him back here Monday and placed him in jail.
It has been sometime since such an exciting tragedy has taken place, in this county, as both men are of prominent families.
Barnard will probably have a preliminary hearing sometime next week. on August 11, 1921.⁹ He BARNARD WAIVES HEARING   
Tuesday was set for the preliminary hearing for E. S. Barnard, who is now in jail here charged with the killing of Dr. Herman L. Poff, of Ferrum, at Check on Saturday night, Aug. 6th. in the home of Poff's father, J. J. Poff.  A very large crowd was in town to be present at this hearing, but Barnard waived the hearing, and will go over to the grand jury at the Oct. term of court.
Commonwealth Attorney Pedigo will be assisted by B. G. Howard of this place and H. D. Dillard, of Rocky Mount.  The defense will be represented by J. E. Proffit, of the local bar, and Lawson Worrell, of Roanoke.
We stated last week, that from what could be learned that Barnard must have fired the first shot, but now it seems that there is no evidence to that effect and that Barnard's statement might be true, where he claims that he shot in self defense.  All kinds of reports are going the rounds---many not correct, while a few might be, yet the people should not express themselves, or criticise either side until the facts are made known.
Many of the good citizens of the county would like for a compromise to be effected in this case, as there are several of our most prominent families connected with the case that do not care to be brought to court in connection with this case. on August 18, 1921.⁹ He THE BARNARD CASE
The much talked of case of E. S. Barnard, who was indicted at this term of court for murder, the killing of Dr. H. L. Poff, of Ferrum, at the home of J. J. Poff, at Check, the 6th day of August, was called in court yesterday morning and was gone into and as we go to press, court is selecting the jury, which will probably be gotten sometime to day.  The case has attracted quite a good deal of attention owing to the prominence of both families.
It will be remembered that Dr. Poff was shot and mortally wounded by Barnard, who claims that he shot in self defence, as Poff shot at him at close range first.
The prosecuting attorney, H. S. Pedigo, is being assisted by B. G. Howard, of the local bar, and Dalton Dillard and Herbert Dillard, of Rocky Mount.  The defense if being represented by J. E. Proffit, of the local bar, and Lawson Worrell and S. H. Hoge, of Roanoke.
The case will engage the attention of the court all of this week, and probably will run into next week some. on October 20, 1921.⁹ He BARNARD GIVEN 12 YEARS IN PENITENTIARY
One of the most interesting cases that has been held in court here for a long time, came to a close Monday evening about six thirty o'clok. (sic) The jury's verdict was "we the jury find the defendent guilty of murder in the second degree and place his punishment at twelve years in the penitentiary."
This was the outcome of the trial of E. S. Barnard, of Check and the son of J. C. Barnard, of Roanoke.
He was indicted for the murded (sic) of Dr. Herman L. Poff, of Ferrem, a former Floyd man and son of J. J. Poff, of Check....
The trial began last Wednesday and continued til Monday evening.  Both sides had good counsel and the case was closly contested all the way through.  One of the largest crowds ever seen here at a trial was present throughout the trial.
After the verdict was rendered, councel for the defense made a motion to set aside the verdict as being contrary to the law and evidence, but the judge overruled the motion, but suspended sentence for 90 days in order for the councel to appeal to the supreme court of Virginia.
Motion was made for bail and the judge fixed the amount of bail at $7,500, and the bond was given Tuesday.  J. C. Barnard and R. J. Wright, of Roanoke, are the sureties.
Dr. Herman L. Poff was shot and killed by E. S. Barnard on the 6th of August, Barnard claiming that he shot in self-defence, claiming that Poff was shooting at him.
It appears that Dr. Poff had sent his family to the home of his father, at Check, in whose home Barnard was boarding. A few days later when at 11 o'clock at night.  The shooting soon followed.  Mrs. Poff claimed that she had gone to the room for an article that had been left in the room during the day.
Several shots were fired, but two took effect, one in the head and the other in the leg of Poff.  He was taken to the hospital in Roanoke but died the next evening.
Barnard was arrested Monday brought here and lodged in jail where he remained till the trial was over. on October 27, 1921.⁹ He BARNARD APPEALS CASE
Richmond, Feb. 8, -- E. S. Barnard, a merchant of Check, Floyd County, has filed an appeal --- from the judgment of the Circuit Court of Floyd County convicting him on a charge of the murder of Dr. Herman Poff and sentenced him to twelve years in the penitentiary.
Barnard is now out on bail in the sum of $7,500.  The case will be argued before the Court of Appeals sometime in June.  Barnard's bail bond calls for his return here at the April term of court.  He will then give bond till he finds out whether the appeal will be granted or not.
Barnard was tried in the Floyd circuit court at the October term. on February 16, 1922.⁹ He Richmond, 16 Nov.  E. S. Barnard, convicted of second degree murder for the killing of Dr. Herman Poff, of Floyd County, was granted a new trial by the State Supreme Court of Appeals today.  Barnard, the records of the case state, shot Poff when the latter fired into a room in which he was sleeping, alleging he saw Mrs. Poff come out.  Mrs. Poff denied this, testifying she merely pur her arm through the door of the room to replace a brush with which she had been brushing her hair.  The case was reversed on the grounds that certain statement [sic] by the doctor after he was shot were not dying declarations.
   It will be remembered that at the October term 1921, of our circuit court E. S. Barnard was found guillty of murder in the seond degree and given 12 years in the penitentiary for the killing of Dr. Poff in August, 1921.  This was one of the most sensational trials that has been held here since the John Richard's trial several years ago. on November 23, 1922.⁹ He The E. S. Barnard case was set for Monday but on account of some technicalities in the papers, it was thrown out of court, and Barnard goes free. It will be remembered that Barnard was tried in the court here and the jury gave him a sentence of 12 years in the penitentiary, but it was carried to a higher court and a new trial was granted and for some time it has been continued from one term of court to another, until now it is off the docket. on May 8, 1924.⁹

     Iva Golda Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She was born on April 16, 1901 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,2 She married Raymond Napoleon Foster on August 17, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,7,1,2 As of August 17, 1925,her married name was Foster. Iva Golda Poff died on April 20, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.²

     Martha Woods was buried at Walker Cemetery, Alleghany Co., Virginia.² She was born on December 22, 1761 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.² She married Henry Walker on December 27, 1781 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.² As of December 27, 1781,her married name was Walker. Martha Woods died on December 14, 1834 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 72.²

     Arvell Terry Poff was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on November 19, 1907 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on October 27, 1911 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 3; Died of diptheria.¹

     Alton Brooks Poff was buried at Gray, Poff, and Kropff Family Cemetery, Rt. 221, across from Simpson's Store, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 17, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He died on January 18, 1906 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 1.²

     His Social Security Number was 234-03-9023.³ John Douglas Rumburg was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on February 5, 1896 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Anna Bernice "Annie" Poff, daughter of Joseph Johnson Poff and Miriam Ella Kropff, on November 25, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ John Douglas Rumburg died on June 14, 1954 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 58.³

     Mildred Elaine Rumburg was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,4 She was born on September 13, 1915 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of September 2, 1935,her married name was Long.² She married Harold Roscoe Long on September 2, 1935 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^8,2,4,7 Mildred Elaine Rumburg died on July 8, 1970 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 54.^3,4 She LONG, Mrs. Mildred Elaine - Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Nitro First Baptist Church, the Rev. James Horton. Tyler Mountaln Memory Gardens. Mrs. Long, 54, of 1501 15th St., Nitro, died Wednesday at Charleston General Hospital. Member of the Nitro First Baptist Church, Mended Hearts, native or Ferrum, Va. Surviving: husband, Harold R. Long; daughter, Mrs. Ruth Ellen Brothers of Nitro; sons, Douglas, Jay and William, all of Nitro; mother, Mrs. J. D. Rumburg of Parkersburg; brothers, B. W. Rumburg of Sherman Oaks, Callf., Ted Rumburg, of Parkersburg; sisters, Mrs. Roy P. Baker of Ashland, Ky., Mrs. W. R. Johnson of South Charleston. Cooke-Pauley Funeral Home, Nitro. Callers alter 3 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Heart Fund. on July 10, 1970.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 234-03-8803.¹² Beverley Wythe Rumburg was born on April 29, 1917 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{12,13,3,5,4,6,7,14} He married Myrtle Amorilla Grady on March 28, 1936 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.¹³ Beverley Wythe Rumburg married Dorothy Alline Doolittle on February 17, 1941 at Washington Co., Ohio.⁴ Beverley Wythe Rumburg married Elva Donalda "Elsie" "Susie" Moore on April 30, 1947 at Kansas City, Kansas.¹⁵ Beverley Wythe Rumburg died on February 24, 1991 at Northridge, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 73.^12,3,14

     Her Social Security Number was 233-26-1614.⁷ Anna Jeanette Rumburg was born on September 7, 1919 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,7,3 As of October 1, 1940,her married name was Baker.² She married Roy Park Baker on October 1, 1940 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^8,2,3 Anna Jeanette Rumburg died on September 7, 2003 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 84.^7,3 She Jeanette Baker (Rumburg) of Reynoldsburg, OH passed away Sunday, September 7, 2003 on her 84th birthday in Indianapolis, IN, at the home of her daughter-in-law, after a courageous six month battle, following surgery for a brain tumor from melanoma cancer. She was born September 7, 1919 to John and Bernice Rumburg in Check, VA. Preceded in death by husband Roy Baker, parents, and sisters Ruth (Bob) Johnson, Mildred (Harold) Long, brothers Wythe (Susie) and Ted Rumburg, and son-in-law Don Mahood. Survived by daughter, Nicki Mahood, Reynoldsburg, OH; sons, John Baker, Los Angeles, CA, and Jim (Darlene) Baker, Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Keith (Rachelle), Jason, Jenni (fiance Chuck Rogers) and Deanna Baker, Shannon, and Jamie Mahood; great-granddaughter, Kate Baker; sisters-in-law, Helen Rumburg and Avis Baker; special cousin, Myra Stiglich; special friends, Ruth Shutts, Alice McMeans, Trudy Steward, Doris Legg, Marie Hulet, Delores Rogers; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jeanette was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. A kinder woman you'll never find Member of First Presbyterian Church, Ashland, KY. Thanks to the nurses at Mt. Carmel West Rehab, Newark Healthcare, and Hospice of Indianapolis for their kindness and loving care. A very special thanks to Darlene Baker, who cared unselfishly for Jeanette during the past three months. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 10, 2003, 5-8 p.m. at the Cotner Funeral Home, 7369 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, where the service will be Thursday 11 a.m. The Reverend Robert Gray of Parkview Presbyterian Church presiding. Private family burial in Ashland, KY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Arthur G. James Melanoma Research Fund, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210 or Southern Care Hospice, 2346 S. Lynhurst St., Suite 201, Indianapolis, IN 46241. Gone but never to be forgotten Mom, you were the best. on September 9, 2003.³

     His Social Security Number was 234-26-8519.⁷ John Ted Rumburg was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.³ He Ted Rumburg, 80, of Parkersburg died June 27, 2002, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Ferrum, Va., a son of the late John Douglas and Anna B. Poff Rumburg. He was a retired supervisor from DuPont after 31 years of service, was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Stout United Methodist Church. He often express compassion for others by cooking for shut-ins, church friends and neighbors. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen Evans Rumburg; his daughter, Kimberli Rumburg Canstantino and two grandsons, Evan and Alexander, all of Parkersburg. He also is survived by two sisters, Jeanette R. Baker of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and Ruth R. Johnson of South Charleston, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mildred Long and one brother, B.W. Rumburg. Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Stout Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lindsay Thorpe officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Family will receive friends at their residence, 3306 Central Ave., Parkersburg, from 4-8 p.m. Saturday and at Stout Memorial from 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Stout Memorial United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, 34th and Broad streets, Parkersburg, W.Va., 26101. Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of arrangements.³ He was born on December 24, 1921 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3 He married Helen Eileen Evans on July 2, 1949 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^8,2,3 John Ted Rumburg died on June 27, 2002 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^7,3

     Ruth Arlington Rumburg and William Robert "Bob" Johnson were divorced.³ Ruth Arlington Rumburg was born on September 13, 1923 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 As of April 20, 1946,her married name was Johnson.² She married William Robert "Bob" Johnson on April 20, 1946 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.^7,2,4,5 Ruth Arlington Rumburg married William Robert "Bob" Johnson on October 4, 1978 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Ruth Arlington Rumburg died on November 20, 2002 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 79.⁴ She Ruth Johnson, 79, of South Charleston died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at home following an extended illness. She was born Sept. 13, 1923, daughter of the late John and Anna Rumburg in Check, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Robert; sister, Mildred E. Long; brothers, Wythe and Ted Rumburg; and grandson, Sean Morris. She is survived by three children, Pamela Morris of Louisville, Ky., Terry Johnson of Tornado and Stanley Johnson of South Charleston; sister, Jeanette Baker of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and member of the First Presbyterian Church of South Charleston. Memorial service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at First Presbyterian Church, South Charleston. Family and friends may call at 5:30 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064. Good Shepherd MortFriday,oveduary is in charge of arrangements. on November 22, 2002.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 234-03-9070.⁴ Harold Roscoe Long was born on December 27, 1907 at Nitro, Putnam Co., West Virginia.^3,4 He married Mildred Elaine Rumburg, daughter of John Douglas Rumburg and Anna Bernice "Annie" Poff, on September 2, 1935 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5,6 Harold Roscoe Long died in December, 1980.⁴

     Sarah "Sally" Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on September 26, 1802 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ She married William Iddings, son of Henry Iddings and Abigail Olive Richardson, on October 18, 1818 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of October 18, 1818,her married name was Iddings. Sarah "Sally" Conner died on December 23, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79; Died of comsumption.^4,3

     Norma Elizabeth Long was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She was born on October 23, 1933 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.² She died on September 9, 1950 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 16.²

     Jay Byron Long was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on September 12, 1938 at Wood Co., West Virginia.^7,3 He married Viola Virginia Cook on July 16, 1960 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Jay Byron Long died on June 8, 2016 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 77.² He Jay Byron Long, 77, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. Jay was the former recreation director for the city of Nitro for 20 years until retirement in 2000, a former insurance agent for National Life and a former employee of FMC Ordinance Plant. Jay had portrayed Santa Claus for 40-plus years in homes, parades, hospitals and various other venues, and is a member of the Santa Claus Hall of Fame in Santa Claus, Ind. He was a member of the Nitro Lions Club, Great Kanawha RC&D, the Nitro Church of the Nazarene and the Nitro Missions Team. Jay was very proud to be a 1957 graduate of Poca High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Mildred Long; sister, Norma; and brothers, Doug and Ted. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Viola Cook Long; son, Jeff Long and wife, Aliza; pride and joy of his life, granddaughter, Alyson; sister, Ruth Ellen; brothers; and several cousins, nieces and nephews, church family and a host of friends. A celebration of Jay's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, Nitro, with Pastor David Clark officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 10, at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome, or you may make memorial contributions to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536, or Nitro Church of the Nazarene, 1400 Sattes Circle, Nitro, WV 25143. on June 10, 2016.²

     Her Social Security Number was 551-40-8995.² Elva Donalda "Elsie" "Susie" Moore was born on July 26, 1924 at Carlyle, Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,2 She married Beverley Wythe Rumburg, son of John Douglas Rumburg and Anna Bernice "Annie" Poff, on April 30, 1947 at Kansas City, Kansas.¹ As of April 30, 1947,her married name was Rumburg.¹ Elva Donalda "Elsie" "Susie" Moore died on December 3, 1994 at Van Nuys, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 70.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 563-86-8808.⁴ Her married name was Masser.⁵ Gena Rumburg married Unknown Masser.⁵ Gena Rumburg was born on February 17, 1949 at Burbank, Los Angeles Co., California.^1,2,5,4,6 She died on October 27, 1988 at Van Nuys, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 39.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 548-80-0826.⁶ John Douglas Rumburg was born on December 10, 1950 at Burbank, Los Angeles Co., California.^1,2,6,7 He married Darleen R. Legault on December 10, 1971 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.³ John Douglas Rumburg and Darleen R. Legault were divorced in July, 1977 at Los Angeles Co., California.⁴ John Douglas Rumburg died on January 24, 1992 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 41.^7,6

     Roy Park Baker was buried at Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.³ His Social Security Number was 233-26-4313.⁵ He was born on November 18, 1918 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3 He married Anna Jeanette Rumburg, daughter of John Douglas Rumburg and Anna Bernice "Annie" Poff, on October 1, 1940 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 Roy Park Baker died on July 9, 1970 at Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 51.^5,3,4

     William Robert "Bob" Johnson and Ruth Arlington Rumburg were divorced.³ His Social Security Number was 236-20-6825.⁴ William Robert "Bob" Johnson was buried at Ravenswood Cemetery, Ravenswood, Jackson Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on May 29, 1923 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Ruth Arlington Rumburg, daughter of John Douglas Rumburg and Anna Bernice "Annie" Poff, on April 20, 1946 at Fairmont, Marion Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6,7 William Robert "Bob" Johnson married Ruth Arlington Rumburg, daughter of John Douglas Rumburg and Anna Bernice "Annie" Poff, on October 4, 1978 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.³ William Robert "Bob" Johnson died on December 24, 1998 at Tornado, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^4,5 He W. Robert Johnson, 75, of Tornado died Dec. 24, 1998, at home after a long illness. He was retired from C&P Telephone Co. with 35 years' service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a Christian. Surviving: wife, Ruth; sons, Terry and Stan, both of South Charleston; daughter, Pam Morris of Louisville, Ky; brother, Jim Johnson of Kin gwood; sisters, Mary Helen Snowden of Los Cruces, N.M., Betty Cowger of Vienna; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with the Rev. David Pence officiating. Burial will be in Ravenswood Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to service at the mortuary. The family suggests flowers be omitted and memorial donations sent to Kanawha Hospice Care Inc., 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064. on December 26, 1998.⁵