Donald "Butch" Webb
Mar. 17, 1941 - Nov. 18, 2011
Donald ‘Butch’ Webb, age 70, of Crossville, TN, passed away November 18, 2011 at his home. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.

He was born March 17, 1941 in Yukon, WV, to Donald and Marie Webb.

Mr. Webb served in the U.S. Army. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion. He was an Engineer and Mine Foreman at the U.S. Steel Mines located in Gary and Pineville, WV.
His interests included family, bluegrass music, golfing and motorcycles.

Mr. Webb was survived by his mother, Marie Blankenship Webb of Ashland, KY; and his sister, Brenda Popovich and her husband, Larry of Worthington, KY.

He is also survived by his wife of 39 years, Janet and his 3 children : daughter, Donna Cook and husband, Steve of Sweetwater, TN; daughter, Glenis Brown of Crossville, TN; son, Michael Vickers and wife, Tonya of Pineville, WV.

Additional survivors include; 1 niece, 9 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, or The National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.

A memorial service will be held on March 17, 2012 at 2 P.M. at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, 3578 Coal Heritage Road, Bluewell, WV, (304) 589-3451, with Pastor, Garland Cook, officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Bradshaw American Legion Post 175 and Iaeger V.F.W. Post 1144.

Fanning Funeral Home in Welch is assisting the Webb family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com

Wife Janet reported Don's death.

Carmen D. Polino '46 died November 15, 2011 in Fairmont WV as reported by Kathleen Polino.

Additional details will be provided as they become available.

Dr. Nathan William "Bill" Hurtt, formerly of Brighton Township, passed peacefully on September 11, 2011 with his son at his side in Pittsford, NY.

Bill was born March 21, 1929 in Jackson, MI to the late Robert S. and Edna Maple Boys Hurtt.

Preceding him in death was his wife of52 years, Susan L, a son Norman R.; a daughter, Ann Marie; a brother, Roberts S., and a sister Edna L.

Surviving is a son, Dr. William L. (Lynne); three grandsons Justin, Nathan, an Aaron; a sister, Christine Peterson, and a sis-in-law, Dorthy.

Bill had been a resident of Brighton Township for 52 years and resided in Port Charlotte , FL and most recently Pittsford, NY. He was a retired general dentist, having practiced in Beaver for 42 years and maintained a 50 yea membership in the Western Pennsylvania Dental Society. Dr. Hurtt was honored as a lifetime member of the American Dental Association . He was faithful member, Elder and Deacon for Park United Presbyterian Church in Beaver. Bill received his DDS fro the University of Pittsburgh after attending both Bucknell University and Greenbrier Military School. Dr. Hurtt was a World War II veteran having served in the Marine Corps. He was a 50 member of St. James Lodge #457 of the New Castle Consistory and a 50 year member of Syria Shrine Temple. Bill was an avid sportsman enjoying a lifetime of hunting and fishing. He was a member and director of the Sewickley Heights Gun Club and former member of Beaver Valley Country Club. Riverwood Country Club in Port Charlotte , FL., Kiwanis Club and Boy Scouts Canoe Trails.

Charles S. Plumb, II, 83, of Venice, FL, formerly of Columbus, OH, died November5, 2011. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Elaine; son, Charles III of Tulsa, OK.; daughter Amy Sharpe of Columbus, OH.; and three grandchildren, Joseph and Nora Plumb and Claire Sharpe. After Graduating from Greenbrier Military School and Washington & Lee University, he served in the 484th Engineers during the Korean War. Thereafter his career included managing investments and personnel of various institutional investors in Columbus, OH, Toledo, Oh and Washington, DC.

Printed in the Columbus Dispatch on November 9, 2011

HERSEY, Ross V., 94, of Waynesboro, VA, passed away November 1, 2011 at his residence at Stuarts Draft Retirement Community.

He was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on June 27, 1917 and is a graduate of Greenbrier Military School (1936) and Washington & Lee University (1940). After graduating from W&L he came to Waynesboro as Circulation Manager of the News-Virginian. During his brief stay in Waynesboro before World War II, he met and married the former Betty Lou Bush.

During World War II he served in the European Theater of Operations with the Army’s First Infantry Division. He was wounded in North Africa and received the Silver Star for heroism in combat, the Purple Heart, and the French Croix de Guerre with star. He was mustered out as a major.

After the war Mr. Hersey returned to Waynesboro and the News-Virginian and in 1947 was named its Managing Editor. In 1949 he joined the E. I. duPont Company facility in Waynesboro in public relations and personnel work. He retired from duPont in 1974 to pursue a career in public speaking where he made over 1,700 talks in all 50 states to banquets and conventions. He received the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association.

He was a member of the Waynesboro Kiwanis Club for 46 years, serving as president of his club and as lieutenant governor of the Capital District’s Fifth Division. As a Kiwanian, he chaired the committee that brought Little League baseball to Waynesboro. He served as vice-chairman of both the local Red Cross and the United Way organizations and was president of the Waynesboro Concert Association.

He served as alumni class agent for Washington & Lee for nine years and served two years as president of the Augusta-Rockingham W&L Alumni Chapter. He was a founding member of both the Oak Grove Theater and the Waynesboro Players and performed or directed in over 60 plays. He also served over 20 years on the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson Birthplace.

Mr. Hersey was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. He sang in the choir for many years, and served as president of the church men’s group, as a Sunday School teacher, and a Vestryman. He also served many years as a lay reader, being the first layman in the diocese to administer Holy Communion. He served the Diocese of Southwest Virginia as president of the Laymen of the Diocese and as editor of the Southwestern Episcopalian.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ross V. Hersey, Sr. and Ida C. Hersey and by his daughter-in-law, Patricia E. Hersey. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Lou Hersey, by his four children, Robin Hersey of Waynesboro, Barbara Overstreet and her husband Ray of Bedford, Missie Hersey of Richmond, and Andrew Hersey of Charlottesville, and by two grandchildren, Brian and Holland Hersey, both of Waynesboro.

A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 473 S. Wayne Ave., at 4:00PM on Friday, November 4, 2011. The family will receive guests in the library at St. John’s prior to the service, beginning at 3:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Ross’ name to the Agape fund at St. John’s or to the Stuarts Draft Retirement Community Memorial Fund (144 Patton Farm Rd., Stuarts Draft, VA).

The family expresses its heartfelt thanks to Rodney Martin and the staff of the Stuarts Draft Retirement Community and to the Hospice of the Shenandoah for their kindness and compassionate care.

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It should be noted, Ross graduated from Greenbrier Military School in 1935 and returned for a post graduate year in 1936 as Cadet Major, the highest rank in the school. He was a life member of the Alumni Association and returned in the 90's and entertained & motivated his fellow classmates and their families at their dinner/dance at The Greebrier. Ross was a member of "the greatest generation".

Arch Francis Knighton ,82, Of Mamick Street, White Sulphur Springs, WV passed away late Saturday night , October 29, 2011 at the White Sulphur Springs Family care Center after an extended illness.

Born on January 12, 1929, he was the son of the late Arch Francis Sr. and Georgia Wylie Knighton.

Mr. Knighton, a member of First Presbyterian Church in White Sulphur springs, graduated from White Sulphur Springs high School where he excelled in basketball and football.He was an avid golfer all his life. He also attended Greenbrier Military School , Marshall University and the University of Georgia. Mr Knighton was a U.S.Army Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. A certified member of the International Managers Association, Knighton was employed for 18 years at The Greenbrier , Manager of the Pipestem Resort and country clubs in both Virginia and West Virginia.

Preceding him in death other than his parents was his first wife , Ann Cooke Knighton, in 1987 Survivors include his wife at home, Helen Thacker Beall Knighton; Son, Ted Hinerman of Pipestem and daughter, Elizabeth Beall of St. Albans, WV.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at 11AM at Hillcrest Cemetery in White Sulphur Springs

There will be no visitation.

In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Center. Shanklin Funeral Home in WSS is serving the family

James R. Clowser, 79, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
Born in Hillsboro on May 17, 1932, Jim attended Hillsboro High School, Greenbrier Military School and the University of Maryland. He returned to West Virginia to accept a position with the West Virginia Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. He was later appointed head of all vocational rehab centers in the state. He then went to the West Virginia Department of Mental Health where he supervised the agency's Community Program Development division.
In 1970, he was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Mental Health by Gov. Arch A. Moore Jr., where he administered the state's seven mental health hospitals, 13 community health centers and eight retardation centers.
In 1977, he founded Potomac House, Inc., which grew to five nursing homes and assisted care facilities in West Virginia and Virginia. It was ranked in 1981 in Inc. Magazine's

Richard's wife has informed the Association of Richard's death last year.

No details available

SAINT CLOUD, Fla. — Robert C. (“Bob”) Williams, husband of over 55 years, father of five, entrepreneur and civic leader, died peacefully in his sleep on April 13, 2011 at his home in Saint Cloud, Fla., with his wife and family members by his side. He was 82.

Born March 22, 1929 in Man, Logan County, W.Va., the family moved to Northfork in McDowell County, W.Va. in 1933 when his father, William Clovis Williams, founded the family business, Tri-District Cleaners, Inc., an operation that would remain in business for over 70 years. After graduating from Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, W.Va. in 1946, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in commerce from Bowling Green Business University in 1950.

After college, he joined the United States Army where he served as a sergeant in the 33rd Army Medical Depot in Europe. When his service was completed, he returned to Northfork where he joined his father in the family business, a dry-cleaning company. In 1955, he married Sue Carolyn Reed.

In 1968 he took over the business when his father retired and operated the plant until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of Northfork Baptist Church where he sometimes taught Sunday school. He was elected to the Northfork town council and was a member of the Northfork Business Association. He succeeded his father as secretary-treasurer of the Northfork Community Volunteer Department, Inc., where he served from 1964 until 1992. He authored and passed ordinances that helped the NCVFD better serve the town and the entire eastern end of the county. He was past president of the Northfork Kiwanis Club and served on the advisory board for the Salvation Army.

In 1971, legendary Northfork High School basketball coach Jennings Boyd named Williams “Booster of the Year.” It was that year when the school won its first state championship. He served as secretary-treasurer of the club from the late 60’s until the school closed in the mid 80’s. During this period the school won ten championships in 13 years including eight consecutive titles which was a national record at the time. His service included raising funds, filming football games, popping corn for the concession stands, assisting with the basketball team’s statistical charts, hauling players and equipment or whatever was needed.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Louise Erickson Williams; and one brother, Warren C. Williams. He is survived by his wife, Sue C. Williams; three sons and two daughters including David L. Williams and wife Mary Ann of Charleston, W.Va., Christine M. Williams and husband, Mark Aboulhosn of Lake Mary, Fla., William E. (“Bill”) Williams and companion Val Everson of Memphis, Tenn., John R. Williams and wife Cathy of Saint Cloud, Fla., and Linda S. Reid and husband, Mikell of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; and eight grandchildren.

Services will be conducted Sunday, April 17, at 2:15 p.m. at Grissom Funeral Home and Crematory in Kissimmee, Fla., with Jim Callen officiating.

Ted's family has notified the Association of his death. He was a College Freshman the school year 1953-53 and lived in Dry Fork, VA.

No other information available at this time

Ralph K. Weekly, born in Worthington, W.Va., on June 30, 1920, passed away in Phoenix, Ariz., on February 12, 2011.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane Hood Weekly; his mother, Ada; his father, Mac; his brother, Ray; and grandson, Gregory.
He graduated from West Virginia University, where he was active in Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. He also attended Greenbrier Military Academy. Ralph Weekly was a U.S. Army veteran who actively served in World War II and the Korean War, and retired a major. After his military service, he worked for the state of West Virginia. In 1965 he relocated his family to Phoenix, Ariz.
Major Weekly leaves behind nine children, Ralph Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn., Michael of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., David of Mesa, Ariz., Jon of Sedona, Ariz., Douglas and Jeff of Phoenix, Ariz., Mary Dykstra of Phoenix, Ariz., Mark of Lewisburg, W.Va., and Linda Leasure of St. Albans, W.Va. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
A private memorial service will be held in his honor, arranged by Green Acres Mortuary of Scottsdale, Ariz.

Edmond Hoyt Garrett (Buster), 85, a resident of Jekyll Island GA, died March 16, 2010 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick.

Mr. Garrett was born in 1925 to Harold and Margret Garrett. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Army in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe and received the Purple Heart.

Mr. Garrett had been a resident of Jekyll Island for the past 25 years. He was a graduate of Greenbrier Military School and he loved the Old Stone Presbyterian Church and the people of the Greenbrier Valley, WV. He was a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Virginia University.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son Mike Garrett of Bell, PA.
Survivors are his wife of 62 years, Mrs. Sue Hefner Garrett of Jekyll Island; tow children, Mitch Garrett of Bridgeport, WV and Marty Bumgarner (Dana) of Orlando, FL; and a sister, Betty Schmidt (Don) of Dothan, AL.

A memorial Service will be held at a later date.

The family request in lieu of flowers , contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31520.

Edo Miller and Sons and Oglethorpe Crematorium are in charge of local arrangements.

Mrs Janet Tarleton has informed the Association of her husband's passing. No details provided

H. B. “Buck” Bennett passed away Sunday, November 9, 2008 from a ruptured Aneurysm at Scottsdale, AZ Healthcare North. Buck was born to Margaret and Harry Bennett on July 17, 1928 in Beckley, WV.
After graduation from Beckley High School, Buck attended Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, WV for his freshman year in college. He is graduate of West Virginia University and began his career with Dupont Explosives. He married his college Sweetheart, Sara Wilson of Clarksburg, WV in 1952. In 1955, Buck and Sara moved to Iowa where Buck opened Bennett Explosives which became established in Manchester, Iowa. Buck ND Sara have five children; Sue Orischak & husband Larry, Scottsdale, AZ, Robert Bennett & wife Barbara, Denver, CO, Rebecca Dolan & husband Patrick, Manchester, IA, William Bennett and wife Roxann, Parker, CO, and Beverly Hansen and husband, Patrick Phoenix, AZ. Buck is also survived by nine grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren, and a sister, Frances Borton of Salina, KS. Buck is preceded in death by his parents and two granddaughters.
Buck became a true cornerstone in Manchester, not only as a successful businessman, but also as a friend and mentor to countless friends and associates. He was a Elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Manchester which was so important to him. Buck was a Fifty-year member of Masonic Lodge, 32nd Degree member if the Scottish Rite, El Kahir Shrine of Cedar Rapids and an active Jester. He was active in Rotary, Chamber of commerce, Manchester Enterprises, Delaware County Cattlemen’s Association, Board of Directors of Iowa’s BlueCross/Blue Shield, Hawkeye Booster Club and a Board of Director of the First State Bank of Manchester. He was active with Delaware County 4-H Clubs and was on the West Delaware County School Board. Despite his work and involvements, he found time to pursue his farming dreams by acquiring several local farms with a cow/calf operation and took great pride in producing many local 4-H championship calves.

Buck and Sara retired from Bennett Explosives in 1986. This enabled them to spend time in Arizona as well as Iowa. The Bennett’s developed a passion for tennis. They both play on several leagues year-round. Tennis was the sport in which the entire family lovingly competed with each other. Buck was an avid fisherman and hunter. He made more than fifty trips into the fly-in Lake Wabikimi in Ontario, Canada. His sons, son-in-law and grandsons were all initiated int this tradition which was the rite of passage into manhood.
Buck and Sara Bennett loved to travel. They made numerous trips to Wimbledon, the Holy Lands, Europe, and destinations throughout the USA where their man friends reside. Somehow Buck Bennett still found time to volunteer three day a week at the Mayo Clinic. His most rewarding volunteer work was serving and aiding ALS patients and friends. Buck Bennett will always be known to his many, many friends and his family as a “straight shooting”, honest man, who most loved God, Sara, his family and his community. The world will never be the same without him but will always be better because of him.
A memorial service is planned at mountain View Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale, AZ., on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 5 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church in Manchester, Iowa at 3 PM.