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Alma Ann Graham
Alma Ann Graham 82, of Sutton went home to be with the Lord, July 11, 2010 at her residence after a long illness.
Alma was born on December 5, 1927 in Sutton to the late William Peyton and Hannah Ellen Martin Keener.
She was a retired clerk for the United States Postal Service. She was a member of Sutton Baptist Church, and a former member of the church choir. A volunteer for Braxton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and she was fondly remembered as Sutton, WV only woman Mayor.
Alma was preceded in death by her first husband; Ivan Posey, Sr., sons; Ivan Posey, Jr., Martin Allen Posey, and stepdaughter; Eunice Louise Alford. 
Surviving her are husband; James W. Graham, son; Scott and wife Elva Sue Posey of Sutton, daughters; Lela Brady and husband Allen, Mary Ann Conant and husband Eugene all of Gassaway, and Gigi Frame of Calvin whom Alma considered her own daughter. She also has two sisters; Mary Nell Herndon of Heaters, and Laura Teets of Charleston, 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday July 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Sutton Baptist Church, Sutton with Rev. Shawn Frame and Allan Copenhaver officiating. Friends called Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton. Family suggests donations to Sutton Baptist Church 506 Main Street Sutton, WV 26601 or Hospice Care Corp. P.O. Box 323 Burnsville, WV 26335.
On line condolences can be sent to: greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com

Cindy Lou Richardson
Cindy Lou Richardson 46, of Little Birch, WV went home to be with the Lord July 10, 2010 in Akron, Ohio. Cindy was born on March 8, 1964 in Sutton, WV to Peggy June Hamner.
She was a homemaker, attended Newville Methodist Church, a 1982 Graduate of Braxton County High School and was Secretary of Central WV Car Club. 
Preceded in death by her Grandparents Alva and Pearl Hamner, and Charles and Pearl Lewis.
Cindy is survived by her husband Tim Richardson of Little Birch, sons; Timothy Eugene Richardson, Jr. and Zachery Camden Richardson, daughter; “Miss” Lilly Schree Richardson all at home, mother; Peggy June Hamner of Newville WV. Also surviving several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. 
Funeral Service were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home with Rev. Linn Schiefer and Rev. Brian Burkveskoy officiating with burial following in Newville Cemetery. Friends called Tuesday 6-8 p.m. 
Online condolences may be sent to: greene-robertsonfuneralhome.com
Funeral arrangements are by Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, WV.

Beatrice Ilene Finegan
Beatrice Ilene Finegan, 84, of Falls Mill, WV passed away at her home on July 10, 2010. She was born on January 15, 1926 at Falls Mill a daughter of the late John and Carrie Bosely. Ilene was a retired caregiver, homemaker, loving mother, a wonderful grandmother and a good friend and neighbor to many. She was a member of Fall Run and Napier United Methodist Church’s. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with family and friends and helping those in need and will be sadly missed by all.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence Finegan and infant daughter, Sharon Elaine Finegan and brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her children: Donna Marie Daniels, Linda Lou Houghton, Diana Leigh Riffle, Verdon Gail Finegan, Donnie Gene Finegan and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held at 1:00 PM Thursday July 15, 2010 at Stockert-Sizemore Funeral Home in Flatwoods, WV with Rev. Lonnie Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Falls Mill Cemetery on Curry Ridge Road at Falls Mill. Friends called from 6-8:00 PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Duretha Mowery
Duretha Mowery, 61, of Normantown, passed away Tuesday July 13, 2010, at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston, after a 3 week struggle for life. Duretha was born on December 3, 1948 to Carl “Barker” & Geraldine (Moss) Mowery, who proceeded her in death.
Duretha was baptized into the Cedar creek Baptist church, at Cedarville, in 1967, and graduated from Gilmer County High School in 1970. Duretha enjoyed spending time with her neighbors as well as her friends at the Gilmer County Senior Center, and her many friends at the Ol’ German Church, where she attended.
There were many of her friends that went to visit her in the hospital, on Sunday, prior to her death, which made her feel very “Blessed, Special and Loved.”
As well as being proceeded in death by her parents, she was also proceeded in death by her maternal grandparents, John & Zura Moss and her paternal grandparents, Gus & Christine Mowery, as well as a nephew, Joseph Stanley Sprouse, Aunts: Edith Moss; Pearl Moss; Audrey Moss Ellyson; Olettie Mowery Duelley Beall, Ruby Greenleaf, Arley Vankirk Uncles: Bill, Frank & Jessie Moss, Darius and Shirley Mowery
She is survived by a sister, Ernestine Sprouse, of Parkersburg, and an Uncle George Mowery, of Litchfield, Ohio, as well as lots of cousins & friends.
If Duretha could speak I’m sure she’d want to thank Wilda Jenkins for staying with her during her stay at Charleston as well as A very “Special Thank You” to the staff at CAMC General MICU for the utmost care given to her during the past few weeks.
Visitation was from 11:00 -1:00 Saturday July 17 and the funeral followed at 1:00 p.m. at the Ol’ German Church with Pastor Rick Hart officiating. Duretha was buried at the Rommetsch Cemetery, in Normantown, beside her parents.

Thurl Cub Stalnaker
Thurl Cub Stalnaker, 86, of Charleston died Friday July 9, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after short illness.
He was the son of the late Van and Lula Underwood Stalnaker and was raised at Lower Sleeth in Braxton County, then moved to Charleston in 1950. He was a barber for 56 years. He started at the Daniel Boone Hotel barbershop and later founded Stalnaker’s Barber Shop in 1959. Thurl was a Navy veteran of World War II, where he served in the South Pacific. He loved his family and customers. He also enjoyed yard work and going to church at the Bible Center in Charleston.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Survilla “Billie” Stalnaker; sisters, Irene, Opal “Bill”; and brother, Kelsie.
Surviving, daughter Brenda and her companion Don Bragg; son, Thurl “Cubby” Stalnaker II and his fiancée Sharon Pendleton; sister, Marvis; brothers, Virl, Virlin and Dana; grandson, Brandon; and great-granddaughter, Kylie.
Service was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, with Pastor Jesse Waggoner officiating. Burial was in Floral Hills Gardens of Memories, Pocatalico.

Orvie Donald Payne
Orvie Donald Payne, 65, of Sutton, WV died on July 17, 2010 at his residence after a long illness. Orvie was born on Feb. 16, 1945 in Centralia son of the late Nathan and Emma Nicholson Payne.
He was a Army Veteran and worked most of his life as a laborer.
Preceded in death by his sister; Edith DeWald and Orvie’s twin brother; Alvie and his other brothers; Darrell, Woodrow, Raymond, and Obert.
Orvie is survived by his wife Emogene Shaw Payne 2 sons; Russell and wife April Payne and Andrew Payne all of Sutton, brother; Buddy Payne of Sutton, and 4 sisters; Eva Evans of Craigsville, Gladys Sandy of Little Birch, Orpha Mace of Sutton, and Carol Taylor of Centralia, WV. He also has 2 grandchildren Lucas and Alexis Payne.
At his request the body has been cremated.
Online condolences may be sent to: Greene-Robertsonfuneralhome.com
Funeral arrangements are by Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton, WV.




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