James Moody McCormick, 85, of Adamstown, MD, died on February 9, 2022, at his home.
Born on March 15, 1936, in Charleston, WV, he grew up in St. Albans, WV, attending school there as a
child before spending four years at the Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, WV. He graduated from
Greenbrier in 1954, and went on to Duke University. Inspired by his Uncle Jerry, who was a biochemist,
he studied chemistry and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1958. After graduating from
Duke, he returned to West Virginia where he worked briefly as a chemist for Union Carbide. Deciding
working with chemicals was not for him, he relocated to Washington, DC in 1961 to begin what would
be a long and successful career as a marketing executive with GEICO in Chevy Chase, MD. There he was
able to leverage his skills as a creative wordsmith and avid reader with an appreciation for a compelling
story or quality pun. He met his wife Catherine at a Bridge game soon after moving to Washington, DC,
and they were married in Betheny, PA, on June 11, 1966. They would remain happily married for fifty-
five years.

He very much enjoyed spending time with his daughter and four sons and their families. He loved
nothing more than to visit with or hear about the accomplishments of his twelve grandchildren. He will
be deeply missed by all of them. He had many interests that he was passionate about and was delighted
to share with others, a love of nature chief among them. He enjoyed birding, hiking the Appalachian
Trail or just about any trail, playing with his dogs he loved dearly; reading histories, mysteries, and
biographies; watching classic movies, Austin City Limits, his favorite murder mysteries, or a Duke
basketball game. He welcomed others to engage in these activities with him and would always impart
knowledge to those who were fortunate enough to have accepted his invitations to participate. He
traveled extensively with his loving wife, both domestically and abroad, they enjoyed those trips
immensely.

He was predeceased by his mother, Dorothy May McCormick, and father, James Moody McCormick, II;
his brother, Jeremiah McCormick, and four sisters: Franz Varney, Molly Cone, Mary McCormick, and
Margot “Sherry” Harrison.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Catherine McCormick who cared for him in his final years. In addition,
he leaves behind five loving children and their families: Michael McCormick, of Columbia, MD, Robert
McCormick, of Ellicott City, MD, John McCormick, of Lancaster, NH, Timothy McCormick of Raleigh, NC,
and Mary “Mindy” McCormick, of Asheville, NC.

William L. Wallace, 95, of Ronceverte formerly of Lewisburg passed away on Sunday January 30, 2022 at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center.

He was born May 25, 1926 in Murray City, OH and was son of the late Luther R. and Norma Koenig Wallace.

Bill attended Greenbrier Military School, attended Ohio Wesleyan College and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and was Past President of the West Virginia Funeral Directors Association. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and member of the American Legion Post #26. Bill was owner of Wallace & Wallace Funeral Homes, Trustee of Wallace Memorial Cemetery, member of Ronceverte Presbyterian Church where he was a past Deacon, Elder and Trustee. He was a past member of Ronceverte City Council. Bill was a founding member of the Greenbrier County Emergency Ambulance Service, past member of the Ronceverte Lions Club and Shyrock Masonic Lodge.

Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his great grandson Odin Arnold; sister Norma Lemon; brothers Robert L. Wallace and Jack K. Wallace.

Surviving are his wife Phyllis Spencer Wallace; daughters Pamela W. Arnold (Rusty) and Judith W. Polan (Josh); grandchildren Judith Ann Dove (Jeromy), Cavanaugh Arnold (Shawna), Spencer J. Arnold (Tasha) and Mary Elizabeth Arnold (Jonathan Parker).; great grandchildren Bre Theroit, Chase Arnold, J. R., Kyleigh , Ivan and Naomi Weikle, Emily and Wyatt Dove, Gunner and Kyler Arnold, Lylah, Zoey and Harlow Arnold-Parker.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday February 2, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg.

Bill’s funeral service will be Thursday February 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Ronceverte Presbyterian Church with Rev. Stephen Baldwin and Rev. Greg Scott officiating, interment will follow at The End Of The Trail Cemetery in Clintonville.

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JAMES ALAN FRANK – Feb 5, 1943 - Jan 2, 2022

James A. Frank, 78, of St Johns, FL, formerly of Charleston, SC, died Sunday, January 2, 2022. A native of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida was the son of Alan Stetson Frank and Frances Oliver Frank. Jim passed away peacefully at home, which is what he wanted.

James was a man of many achievements and interests. In 1961, he graduated from Greenbrier Military School, Lewisburg, WV, achieving the rank of 2nd Lt. James attended Miami-Dade Junior College, Earned a B.S. from Florida Atlantic and a certificate from University of Santa Clara School of Law. Throughout his career, he was awarded various citations from a diverse group of business professional organizations and fraternities. He loved cars, boats & sweets. James, along with his wife Claire, was an avid shooting enthusiast and they spent many days on the range competing with each other.

It should be noted that his grandfather, David Dickson Oliver gave him the tenacity to want to do more and to help others. Planted the seed of giving. His father, Alan, was an accomplished Navy pilot who made time to take care of his family and set a good example. These two men's life principals guided James to provide a final gift to others, to be an organ donor & was able to donate tissue to LifeNet Health.

He was a CFO, Controller, Accountant, & President of Bottomline Business Solutions in Hendersonville, NC. He also operated Safe Harbor Solutions, in St. Johns, FL. which sold CRM and accounting software to businesses.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Claire Ann Frank, her son Steven Voikos of Rochester Hills, MI, and 4 grandchildren, Anthony, Anna, Nick and Luke Voikos. Jim’s brother, Ronald Frank of Port St. Lucie, FL; Sister, Julia McNulty of Williamsburg, VA; total of 2 Nieces and 4 nephews. Jim’s son, James Frank Jr., of Charleston, SC, and his 3 sons, Gage, Bailey & Gavin Frank, Jim’s grandsons. Jim had 3 stepchildren from a previous marriage in Charleston SC, and 4 grandchildren. Jim was a devoted father and husband. Jim was cremated. His Celebration of Life ceremony will be at their home in St. Johns County, FL, in March 2022, when the weather warms, in the backyard by the pond he loved. All are welcome.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Jacksonville, FL. https://www.communityhospice.com/give/ 866.253.6681

Lanty F. McNeel, born November 29, 1941, passed away October 3, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Richwood, West Virginia, Lanty owned and operated Sinking Springs Farms, located in Hillsboro, West Virginia for most of his life. Lanty was on the Bank of Marlinton Board until it was purchased by First Citizens, and he retired at the end of his banking career. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Richard, and Mabel McNeel. Lanty was survived by two sisters, Martha McNeel Braddock, of Bluffton, South Carolina and Nora McNeel Workman, of Hillsboro. The woman who gave meaning to his life, Jan has been by his side for 40 years. Together they had a blended family of five (5) children: Elisa Jamey Weber, of Hillsboro, John McNeel II, of Hillsboro, Charlie McNeel, of Masontown, Jacalyn Weber, of Crawley, and Jeffrey Weber, of Morgantown. Also surviving are grandchildren Hayden McNeel, of Marlinton, Josh Morgan, of Hillsboro, Jesse Weber, of Sinks Grove, Michael Villars, of Daytona, Florida, and Calee Villars, of Williamsburg. Great grandchildren include Taylee Morgan and Josiah Weber and several nieces and nephews.
Lanty attended and graduated from Greenbrier Military Academy where he played basketball and football. He received a B.S. degree in Agriculture from WVU and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho. During his life on the farm, he served on the Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department as well as the Red Cross. He attributed his farming success to the support of many close and personal friends, including: The Hickman family, the Henry Scott family, Sandy McMillion, Clyde Perkins, Ronnie Aldridge, and Jr. Patton as well as many seasonal employees. Sinking Spring Farms was actively involved in record breaking sheep shearing and currently still holds some of these records thanks to the assistance of Calvin McCutcheon.
After retiring from farm life, Lanty began a change of scenery by traveling around the country doing contract work for Barnett Builders with friends including Jim Peachey. In his spare tme, he spent many hours with Edgar Starks, a childhood friend, cutting trails and riding four wheelers back on the mountain trails. He was invested in the preservation of the McNeel Cemetery and worked countless hours with Skip Kite and his son, Charlie, restoring and repairing the gravestones, including, table-stones from the 1700’s. Lanty was an avid history and genealogy buff and worked closely with the Greenbrier Historical Society contributing donations to support the North House Museum.
He recently funded the purchase of three hundred books (300) for 3rd graders on the life of Katherine Johnson, White Sulphur Springs native and NASA mathematician. Lanty and Jan traveled extensively, including stints to New Zealand, the North and South Island as well as Switzerland and Mexico as a chaperone for the high school Spanish class. Lanty traveled west for the National Final High School rodeo to watch his granddaughter participate and to attend conferences on the west coast.
Lanty blessed many with his infectious knowledge of history, and love of community and country. To know him, was to love him. … In lieu of flower, donations can be made to McNeel Cemetery.

Carl R. Anderson, 71, of Darlington Township, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his home.

Born on July 30, 1950 in Enon Valley, he was the son of the late Ralph G. and Gladys V. (Duncan) Anderson.

Carl attended Greenbrier Military School, later attending Penn State University to obtain his degree in forestry. He then went on to receive a teaching degree from Geneva College. Carl taught history and science for Blackhawk School District for 32 years. He was also the assistant basketball coach with John Miller in the 80s, moving onto the 7th grade team for a total of 16 strong coaching years. Following his retirement, Carl formed the Blackhawk Retired Teachers’ Dinner Club, and was an active volunteer for the Lion Listeners with Blackhawk Intermediate School. Carl loved sports of all kinds, particularly basketball and cycling, and was a gifted woodworker, a civil war history buff, and a proud lifelong resident of the Blackhawk Community.

He is survived by his wife, Margee L. (Matthews) Anderson, through a relationship that began at Northwestern High School and endured through college, 47 years of marriage, and five different houses. Preceded in death by his oldest brother Thomas Anderson, Carl is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Abby (Sean) Sheffler; his brothers, Keith Anderson and Clair (Barbara) Anderson; grandchildren, Cooper Thomas and Elena Anne Sheffler; nieces and nephews, Kate, Duncan, Curt, and Ryan; relatives and special friends, Julie and Jan Jumet, Todd Beatty, Pat Lindner, Kenny Kemp, as well as the Haffey Family.

Michael Staten, 73, passed away unexpectedly in Mobile, Alabama on September 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard H. and Carol Staten and his brothers, Richard H. Staten, Jr. and Stanley Staten.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Barbara, daughter, Keli Staten, and her husband, Jeff Palilieo, of Edmunds, Washington. He also leaves behind his sister, Stuart Ann Hanna, of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, and 8 wonderful nephews: Rand, Chris, Matthew, Paul, Andrew, Justin, and Quinn Hanna, and Phillip Staten and their families. Mike also leaves lifelong childhood, summer camp friends, tennis partners, golfing mates, co-workers, and contractor friends.

Mike grew up in Lewisburg, West Virginia. He attended Greenbrier Military School, and graduated as a Post Grad in ‘66. He spent his summers on the Greenbrier River at Camp Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca, in Caldwell, West Virginia. His father was a GMS instructor and later the camp director.

Mike graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Landscape Architecture. He had a 35-year career with the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

In 2008, Mike received an organ transplant and was able to enjoy good health, family, friends, and retirement the 13 years since. He was a quiet fellow with a wonderful sense of humor, and a zest for life. Every day since his transplant was a blessing gifted by God and organ donation.

A celebration of his life memorial service is planned for the spring of 2022 at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Sharp Alumni Center in Lewisburg, West Virginia.

A good man has died. RONALD BENJAMIN SNYDER passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Greenbrier Valley Hospital, in Fairlea, West Virginia, on July 1, 2021.

Ron, as he was known to family, numerous friends, RBS family, church family, business associates and classmates, was born on October 4th in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Bennie and Bernice Snyder of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

He graduated from Greenbrier Military School, where he played football and was a member of The Owls Club. Ron Snyder also graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a degree in Civil engineering in 1962. While attending Carnegie, he played intramural sports, sang with Greek Sing, and served as Grand Master of his Fraternity, Kappa Sigma. He served as a Commissioned officer in the United States Army with the Second Engineer Battalion, Second Infantry Division during which he participated in Swift Strike III. In 1964, he returned to White Sulphur Springs and the family business, RBS Incorporated. He served as President of the West Virginia Contractors Association, President of the Builders Supply Association of West Virginia and Chairman of the Board, First National Bank in Ronceverte.

Ron was always expanding his knowledge, shown by his many hobbies and interests which included reading, walking, traveling and playing golf. A hobby he took great pleasure in was aviation. Early in life, he earned his single engine, multi-engine and instrument ratings and was an avid flyer in his free time. Ron also loved singing with the Old Stone Church Choir and with Treble and Bass. He was a faithful member of the Old Stone Church for over 50 years. Ron loved and cherished spending time with his grandchildren. He was a strong patriarch of his family, a good friend to all, and had a strong work ethic. Ron was a man of honor and integrity and always had a warm smile or hug for everyone.

Ron Snyder is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne, sons, William Benjamin Snyder and wife Anita of White Sulphur Springs, David Bradford Snyder and wife Kathryn of Lewisburg, loved and cherished grandchildren, Madison, Adam, Gillian, and Benjamin, Brothers, Dr. Mathew Dennis Snyder and wife Sophia of Philomath, Oregon and Stephen Douglas Snyder of Gig Harbor, Washington, a niece and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Bennie and Bernice Snyder of White Sulphur Springs, WV, and sister, Janice Sharon Butler.

A Celebration of Life will be held, Saturday, July 17, at 11:30 a.m., at Old Stone Presbyterian Church, Lewisburg, West Virginia, with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given in his name to Old Stone Presbyterian Church or the Greenbrier Valley Theater, Lewisburg, West Virginia.

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JOHN WADE BELL III, of Lewisburg, West Virginia, died peacefully at his home on June 10th, 2021 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina following a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. The son of Wade and Eleanor Bell, John Wade was born in Charleston, WV on November 19th, 1940. He was educated at Greenbrier Military School and West Virginia University.

He married Ann Tate, of White Sulphur Springs, in 1961, and together they raised two children, Kinsey and John, in Lewisburg, WV. He was a man of very diverse passions. His fascination with the weather led him to an early career in aviation as a pilot for Greenbrier Airlines, and his love of history and antiquities eventually called him to his true vocation as a builder and restorer of fine historic properties.

John Wade was in every essence, a passionate and driven creator. From his tireless pursuit of rare antiques, to growing massive vegetable gardens to share with friends and family, to restoring buildings and homes that no one else could envision saving, he was fully invested in everything he did. Once he decided to accomplish something, mountains were moved. He and his children even set up an amateur maple syrup operation on Washington Street.

As a builder, he was a hard man to beat, and his artistic legacy is visible across Greenbrier County. The principles of conservation and preservation formed his guiding constellation, and he loved sharing his work with anyone who was interested. His mentorship of many in the construction business is evident to this day, as many of the area's best craftsmen and builders learned from him.

Apart from his professional and vocational accomplishments, John Wade was an exceptionally generous and loving man, father, and husband. He loved imparting his wisdom and knowledge to others, whether it was a family member, employee, friend, or stranger. "Papa John", as he was known to all the little "possums" (his grandchildren), devoted countless hours to them - sharing his passion for travel, recounting tales of family history, and a whole bunch of sweet teasing and hilarious goofing.

He was a member of the Greenbrier Historical Society, a founding member of the West Virginia Home Builders Association, and a member of St. James Episcopal Church.

He is survived by his wife Ann, daughter Kinsey Mitchell (Alex), son John Wade Bell IV (Grecia) and his grandchildren, Will, Ben, Catherine, and Andrew Mitchell, and Olivia Bell. Also surviving are his siblings, Linda Ogburn (Charlie), Anne Carper (Kent), Cam Bell (Linda), and Andy Bell, sister in law, Kathleen Tate (Gene) along with numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved deeply.

Services will be held at St. James Episcopal Church in Lewisburg, West Virginia on June 26th at 10:30 a.m., with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given in his name to St. James Episcopal Church or the North House Museum in Lewisburg.

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LAWRENCE BRUCE "LARRY" LYON JR. - loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather and great grandfather, and friend to many - joined God above Friday, March 26, 2021. Having spent a life in what is almost Heaven, he joins his wife and parents, in his eternal resting place. Impacted by respiratory issues that resulted in pneumonia, Larry passed away with his daughters at his side at the Hubbard Hospice House located at the CAMC Memorial campus in Charleston, West Virginia.

In 1955, Larry wed, Wilma Randolph, with whom he enjoyed 64 years of marriage. She was his world, the light of his life, and the reason for everything he did. There is no doubt that he has once again found his place, having been reunited with his greatest love in heaven.

Larry was born in Man, West Virginia to Lawrence Bruce "Frosty" and Myrtle (Carpenter) Lyon. The young family moved to Madison in 1928, which he considered home his entire life. He was a graduate of Scott High School, Greenbrier Military Academy and Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, Virginia, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business and economics.

Following his graduation from VPI, Larry honorably served his country as a First Lieutenant in the Korean War. While based out of Japan and in active duty, Larry purchased his first gas station. Once his tour was concluded, Larry returned to Madison to build the business that became Lyon Oil Company. Together with his wife, Larry led the company to a tremendous success until it was dissolved in 1980. Thereafter, his entrepreneur spirit continued throughout other ventures until his retirement in 2015, at age 88.

A lover of history and an avid reader, Larry would admit one of his proudest accomplishments was authoring, Before the Morning Calm, a novel based on his time in Korea. Until the pandemic stopped in person meetings, Larry enjoyed monthly gatherings with other Korean Veterans. Totally devoted to his church and his community, Larry was a life-long member of the Madison United Methodist Church where he spent many years as a Sunday School teacher, and the Madison Rotary Club, which he joined in 1950 before shipping off to Korea. The Club counted him present each day of his deployment as regular attendance was mandatory then as it is today. Larry went on to proudly serve two terms as President and was the recipient of the distinguished Paul Harris Award.

Although Wilma was the gourmet cook in the family, Larry complimented many meals with his large delicious salads which grew famous among family and friends. Almost as well-known were his familiar greetings, jokes and phrases ("Oh, I am still kicking, just not very high") and his appreciation for jazz and symphony orchestras.

Wilma was early and successful in turning Larry - a Hokie by education - into a full-fledged Mountaineer. They would send two daughters to West Virginia University and faithfully support the school's athletic teams with a close circle of friends for many years.

Larry was predeceased by his wife, Wilma (Randolph) Lyon and his parents, Lawrence Bruce and Myrtle (Carpenter) Lyon. He is survived by his daughters, Kristena A. Lukish and Marianna Lyon Kiel and her husband, Jens Kiel, in addition to his grandchildren, Thomas J. Lukish, III and his wife Madelyn and Mary Katelyn (Lukish) Puccinelli and her husband Mark, plus his two great grandchildren, Amelia Jane Lukish and Leo James Puccinelli. He was proud of and dearly loved them all. He is survived by his sister, Dr. Mary Lou Lyon Lewis of Charleston, West Virginia and his brother William Lyon, of Wilmington, North Carolina. Larry is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at the Madison United Methodist Church in Madison, West Virginia on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 2 p.m. The family thanks attendees in advance for wearing a mask and practicing social distancing throughout the service.

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Enrico “Rocco/Rico” Benigno, 80, passed away on March 7, 2021. He was born in Manhattan, NY and lived in Brooklyn, NY before moving to Garfield, NJ where he remained. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1958. He also was an alumni of Greenbriar Military School, graduating in 1959. He then attended Montana State University where he played football. He also had his Real Estate license. Before retiring, Rico worked in various positions in the concrete industry for many years in both New York and New Jersey. He then worked for the Garfield School District as a Security Guard and retired in 2014. He loved his fish pond and enjoyed scuba diving on his many vacations with his wife. He also enjoyed spending time with his two beloved pet cats. Predeceased by his parents Edward I. and Mary Benigno, and a brother Edward Benigno, Jr. Beloved husband of Andrea Benigno (nee Stanish). Devoted loving father of Ashley Grey Bennington. Dear brother of Sal Benigno and Joanne Chinelly (nee Benigno). He was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews and had many godchildren. Rico was a caring person who went far and beyond to help others. He will be missed by many. Funeral services were private. Santangelo Funeral Home, 300 Main St., Lodi.

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William D. Waddell of Oakmont, PA, formerly of Baldwin, on Saturday, February 27, 2021, age 92. Beloved husband of the late Anna Mae (Cinquegrane) Waddell; father of William G. Waddell of San Diego and Barbara Kutilek (Luke) of Oakmont; grandfather of Michael Kutilek. Preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Clara Mae Waddell; his stepfather, Clarence Amos; and his daughter, Peggy Ann Waddell. Bill was born on July 11, 1928, in Pittsburgh. He attended Greenbrier Military School in West Virginia, and then served in the US Navy aboard the USS Sicily Aircraft Carrier between 1946 and 1948. He married Anna Mae Cinquegrane in 1950. Bill worked as Safety Supervisor for J&L Steel, Pittsburgh South Side Works, from 1953 to 1985. Bill was a charter member of the Leukemia Blood Donors League. He was greatly involved for many years with the Hamilton Presbyterian Church, in Bethel Park, and he enjoyed singing in the choir there. Bill was a victims' advocate for M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers). He lived his last eight years at Westminster Place - Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont where he was affectionately known as "the mayor." The family held a private viewing and service followed by Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. ... If desired, consider a donation to the Salvation Army, 1101 5th Ave., New Kensington, PA 15068 or Presbyterian Senior Care Benevolent Care Fund, 1215 Hulton Road, Oakmont, PA 15139.

Charles “Chuck” Thomas Craft, 73, of Spotsylvania, VA, with ‘a heart bigger than any fish he ever caught’, peacefully passed in his home Thursday, February 4, 2021.

Chuck was born in Logan, WV, to Frances Louise (Garwood) and Thomas Alfred “Al” Craft on December 30, 1947. He graduated from the Greenbrier Military School in 1965. He attended and was on the Dean's Honor List at West Virginia University, Marshall University and Bluefield State College. Chuck met the love of his life, Jackie and her two children Ed and Eileen; he and Jackie married on April 12th, 1975, in Huntington, WV. Chuck paused his studies to dutifully raise and provide for an instant family, with another soon on the way, by putting his life on the line working in a local coal mine. He became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and moved his new family to Utah where they were sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church. While in Utah he found great joy surrounded by so many others of his same faith. For a time he was co-partner of a subdivision development and construction company with his two closest friends Dennis Flynn and Hal Golightly. In search of new opportunities, he eventually moved his family to Los Angeles, California, and finally settled in Northern Virginia. Well into his 50s, and with perseverance, Charles at last completed those remaining credits and earned his college degree from Bluefield State College. Throughout his varied career he learned everything there is to know about the construction and building industry and put that knowledge to good use as a public servant and Supervisory Site Inspector for the Fairfax County Government where he worked until he retired in 2013.

With great pride he served four years in the US Air Force to include a combat tour in the Vietnam War with the 6924th Security Squadron in DaNang, South Vietnam, earning several medals. He served too many years to remember in the Optimist Club of Springfield, VA, with several years as President. He was Boy Scout Leader, taught Sunday school for numerous years, and held several other Church callings. Outside of service to his church and community, his favorite pastimes were fishing the James River with his boys and grandkids, and spending time with his family.

Charles was preceded in death by his mother and father Frances Louise and Thomas Alfred Craft.

Charles is survived by his precious wife and soul mate, Jackie Craft; his five children: Edward Powers (Cathy), Eileen Jones, Mary Smith (Darren), Charles Craft II (Dona), and Thomas Craft II (Lauren); ‘Irish twin’ brother, George Craft, dear sister Ann Marie Schafter (Butch), and baby brother Don Craft (Monique); his greatest legacy (as ‘Pop-Pop’) - his twelve grandchildren: Connor McClure, Emma McClure, Lauren Headrick (D.J.), Justin Jones, Devon Smith, Jackson Smith, Chloe Craft, Charles “Trey” Craft III, Malina Fortune (Reese), Maya Richardson, Alayna Richardson, and Alycia Richardson; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg, with Bishop Alan Camp of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating, for up to a maximum of 80 people*. Family members only are then invited to attend a committal service at Quantico National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 mandates, masks will be required in the funeral home.

*The family respectfully asks that others attend the funeral virtually via webcast due to social gathering restrictions. An online memorial tribute page has been created for everyone to share and enjoy fond memories and pictures of Chuck.

Pallbearers will be his sons, Ed, Charles, and Tom; grandsons, Connor and Trey; and son-in-law, Darren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):
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https://www.volunteer.va.gov/apps/volunteernow/

The family wishes to extend their sincerest thanks to Chuck’s doctors, especially Dr. John O’Brien, the staff at Mary Washington University Hospital, the Spotsylvania Ward Bishopric and Ministering Brethren of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and friends and family of that Ward. The family is also very grateful for all the support and services that their local VA facility has provided. The services, support, and outreach from all are truly appreciated.

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(From Geoffrey Mohn)
My mom was very intense in her belief that we could be what ever we wanted to be. She would grip each of our faces and tell us this with such conviction. I cannot repay such faith. How could I not let her down. I am in her debt for such faith in me . I feel unworthy of such faith. I owe her vastly more than I can repay.

(From Megan Mohn Johnson)

We lost our beautiful Mother this past Saturday. She loved living in Lewisburg and loved to reminisce about our happy days there. One of our favorite stories that our Dad, Major Richard Mohn, would like to tell was about the time Mother went bowling on Fairview Road. The story goes that a group of cadets were walking off demerits in formation on Fairview Road when Mother came flying up the road (we lived on Fairview Road at the time) and the cadets went diving into the ditch! The story found its way to Dad and he loved to tease Mother about it! Mother will be dearly missed.

Dorothy E. Mohn, 90, of Girard, died on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at her home with her family by her side. Dorothy was born November 21, 1929, a daughter of Attorney Michael A. and Mary L. (Orians) Del Bene. She was a sister to Norene Del Bene Beach of Alexandria, VA, Joyce Del Bene Acheson of Lima, Ohio, Pauline Del Bene Boye of Warren, Ohio and Charles A. Del Bene, who is deceased. Dorothy was a graduate of St. Rose Elementary School, Girard High School, Seton Hill College and Youngstown State University. She was a member of St. Rose Church and the Mary Chesney Chapter of DAR. She married Richard G. Mohn (Deceased) on December 1, 1951, the father of their eight children. She was a mother to Geoffrey R. Mohn and wife Rebecca, of Huntington, WV, Mary Mohn Deutsch, husband Gary, of St Louis, MO, Rosanne Mohn Murphy, husband Thomas, of Chesapeake, VA, Lisa Mohn Chapman, husband John, of Brunswick, GA, Megan Mohn Johnson, husband Jeffery, of Athens, WV, Joyce Mohn Burton, husband Walter, of Oak Ridge, NC, Michael A. Mohn, wife Rebecca (Deceased), of Girard and Gretchen Mohn Cipriano, husband Christopher, of Columbus, Ohio. She was a grandmother to nineteen grandchildren, one of whom, Kent Burton, is deceased, and seventeen great grandchildren. She had many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. All afforded her a rich, full and happy life. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, November 19th, 11:00 AM at St. Rose Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose Church, 48 N. Main St., Girard, Ohio, or the Emmanuel Community Care Center, 2 N. State St., Girard, Ohio 44420, of which she was a loyal supporter.

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Obituary for Wayne Leroy Johnson
Wayne Leroy Johnson, age 84, of Wiggins, Mississippi passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital of Covid-19 health complications. Wayne was born December 08, 1935, in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland to the late Elmer Leroy and Gladys Emmart Johnson. He will be greatly missed by his family and many Gulf Coast and Pearisburg, VA friends. Wayne was a generous soul and people were drawn to him. He loved being around and talking with other people.

Wayne was a 1954 graduate of Greenbrier Military School, Lewisburg, WV where he was accomplished on the basketball court and football field as well as being the first trumpet in the band. After graduation he joined the U. S. Air Force as he said, “to see the world.” In 1955 he was assigned to Sculthorpe Air Force Base in England and met Lilian Lister of Manchester, England and they were married in May of 1958. Over his twenty-year career he would go on to be assigned to permanent and temporary duty stations at some 15 U.S. Air Force bases around the world. After retirement Wayne and Lilian moved back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast living in Gulfport and Wiggins. Wayne started a second career as a Harrison County Deputy Sheriff where he worked for 10 years. From there he worked as a bail bondsman in Gulfport, MS.

He loved golfing and watching sports on TV. He participated in many Shrine activities at the Masonic Lodge located in Perkinston, Mississippi where he had obtained his 32nd Degree. He loved reconnecting at reunions at Greenbrier Military School in WV and Pearisburg High School in VA. Wayne was always in possession of the latest electronic devices and assorted gadgets that he would talk about and share with family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Lilian Lister Johnson; son, Gary Michael Johnson; and brother, Robert Charles Johnson. Wayne is survived by brother, Gary William Johnson and wife Sandra of Asheville, NC; sons, Robert Anthony Johnson of Gulfport, MS and Michael Leroy Johnson of Wiggins, MS; grandchildren, Christina and husband Joshua King of Gulfport, MS, Justin Johnson of Gulfport, MS, Joshua Johnson of Gulfport, MS, Alexis Johnson of Wiggins, MS, Zachary Johnson, of Hawaii, Nicholas Johnson of Fort Walton Beach, FL; great grandchildren, Jasmine, Lilyann, and Mason King; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special friend Helen Dale.

Visitation will be Friday, October 2, 2020, at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The funeral service with Masonic Rites will be at 12 noon in the funeral home chapel. The graveside service with honors by the US Air Force will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Masks must be worn by everyone attending the visitation and funeral service. Attendance at the cemetery is limited to 20 people. Due to the restrictions for flowers at the Biloxi National Cemetery, the family requests memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

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