The Inter-Mountain Memorials and Obituaries

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Wilmington, North Carolina Gae Donna Hammer Green 1942 — 2024 Gae Donna Hammer Green of Wilmington, NC and formerly of Fredricksburg and Roanoke, VA passed away on April 25th, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1942 at the 335th Army Air Force Base Sioux Falls, SD to the late Robert L and Rose V Hammer of Elkins, WV. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Samuel H Green Sr and her son, Robert McDuff Green, along with her brother Robert Hammer of Elkins WV. Gae is survived by her pride and joy, her two sons and their spouses, Samuel H and Elizabeth B Green of Wilmington, NC and Andrew H and Jennifer L Green of Street, MD. Her grandchildren Duff Green of Wilmington, NC and Matthew, Patrick, and Addison Green of Street, MD...

Dousman, Wisconsin Frances Stalnaker Stotler 1927 — 2024 Frances Stalnaker Stotler of Dousman, WI, formerly of Berkeley Springs, WV passed away on Valentine's Day, Wednesday February 14, 2024. She was 96 years old. She was born in 1927 in West Virginia, the daughter of the late coal miner and dairy farmers George Cameron and Icie Simmons Stalnaker of Mill Creek, WV. A funeral service will be privately held by the family. Memorials can be made to Three Pillars Health Care Center, 375 State Road 67, Dousman, WI. 53118. Please see www.pagenkopf.com for full obituary.

San Antonio, TX, Texas Judson W. "Judd" Strader 1939 — 2024 Born March 17, 1939 in Charles Town, WV to Lorenzo Dow Strader and Olivia Ann Swift Strader. Judd spent most of his early life moving throughout the central and eastern United States while his father worked for the American Red Cross. Judd went to 12 different schools before he graduated from Versailles High School in Versailles, KY. While in high school in Virginia, he played drums in the Mount Vernon band. In Versailles, he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball, was active in the Drama Club, and was selected to the National Beta Club, a scholastic achievement organization. He was also active in sports and drama in college. He attended Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL where he...

Fruitland Park, Florida Donald Bucklew 1934 — 2024 Donald "Don" Wilford Bucklew, 89, went to be with his heavenly father, Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home in Summerfield, Florida, with his beloved wife by his side. Don was born January 23, 1934 at Terra Alta, West Virginia. Son of Albert Bruce and Lillie Leola Cole Bucklew. Don was a graduate of Terra Alta High School, class of 1951. He is survived by his loving wife, Glenda Lee White Bucklew of 68 years; sisters Betty Jean Livengood of Massillon, Ohio; Linda Joan (Terry) Wilfong of Philippi, West Virginia; one sister-in-law Josephine Upton Bucklew of Philippi, West Virginia; one step-brother Stephen Walker. Don was preceded in death by his father Albert Bruce Bucklew, his mother...

Bel Air, Maryland Martha Kathleen Swecker Rufenacht 1936 — 2024 Martha Kathleen Swecker Rufenacht, age 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, peacefully passed away on January 5, 2024, at Forest Hill Heights in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Valley Head, West Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Carvil and Elva (Simmons) Swecker and the devoted wife of the late George Rufenacht. Martha was a cherished member of Mountain Christian Church, where her passion for music shone brightly. She was actively involved in the church choirs and dedicated over 30 years of her life as a member of His Harvesters Gospel Quartet. Martha's love for music extended beyond the church, as she served as a music teacher at Hickory Elementary and Bel Air High School until 1972....

Evans, West Virginia Stephen Michael Ward 1950 — 2023 Stephen Michael Ward, 73, of Evans passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at Ravenswood Village. Stephen was born December 16, 1950 in Elkins, WV a son of the late Robert Blair and Laura Joanne (Crawford) Ward. Stephen was a graduate of Elkins High School. Following high school, he attended Potomac State University before obtaining a forestry degree from West Virginia University. Stephen worked for the U.S. Geological Survey out of the of the Morgantown and Charleston offices and would retire following 37 years of service. He obtained the rank of Eagle Scout and was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Stephen is survived by his wife of 49 years Ada (Gould) Ward; daughters...

Barnesville, MD, Maryland Danny Ray Rosencrance 1938 — 2023 On Friday December 8th, 2023, Danny Rosencrance (85), son of Cecil and Ethel, brother to Betty, Keith and Gary, passed away after a long fight with health issues. He kept up a brave and courageous battle to the end and will be missed by his family. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, companion, friend and loving cat dad. Danny Rosencrance was wise, supportive, mentoring and had a great sense of humor. Danny was predeceased by his wife Dorothy and by his long time companion Diane. He is survived by two children, Janet (Bill) and Todd (Sheiyne). He has many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren, all of whom will miss his presence in their lives. Danny was a...

Morgantown, West Virginia Larry L. Boyles, II 1939 — 2023 Lawrence "Larry" Lee Boyles, II, 84, of Morgantown passed away at the Madison Center on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Larry was born in Elkins, WV, on April 20, 1939, to the late Lawrence Lee Boyles Sr. and Thelma Mae Carr Boyles. Larry grew up in Mill Creek, WV, and loved to play baseball, tennis, and basketball. He also loved the mountains, WVU football and basketball, watching sports on TV, reading, and hunting and fishing. Larry attended Tygart Valley High School where he played basketball and was a trumpet player in the band; he graduated in 1957. After high school, Larry had jobs in construction and with the state road before he attended West Virginia University, majoring in Forest...

Abingdon, Maryland Robert Lee McMillen, Sr. 1940 — 2023 Robert Lee McMillen, Sr., age 83, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on December 2, 2023 at Lorien Elkridge in Elkridge, Maryland. Born in Elkins, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Elmer and Genevia (Hornbeck) McMillen and husband of the late Patricia Diane (Stevenson) McMillen. He was a truck driver and mechanic until he retired in 2006. He was heavily involved in Cub and Boy Scouts. Robert was also a Joppa Volunteer Fire Company member, model train collector and enjoyed taking train rides with his wife. He was a "Mr. Fix it" he could fix everything in the house. Robert is survived by his son, Robert Lee (Jan) McMillen Jr.; 1/2 sister, Betty Marie Perglo; sister, Linda Younger and...

Indian Trail, North Carolina Delorse Shaffer Peaslee 1936 — 2023 Mrs. Delores Gene "Dee/Granny" Shaffer Peaslee, 87, of Indian Trail, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Novant Health/Rowan Medical Center of Salisbury, NC. She was born March 19, 1936, in Rowlesburg, WV, the daughter of the late Harland Wayne Shaffer and the late Laura Marie Weaver Shaffer. Mrs. Peaslee was a member of Stallings United Methodist Church. She was the owner/operator of Dee's Unexpected Treasures in Elkins, WV until her retirement. Dee was a very energetic Granny. She loved to bake and provide "Goodie Trays" for family and friends. She loved to watch Viginia Tech "Hokies" football. But what she loved more than anything was family. She had 3 grandchildren and...

Sissonville, West Virginia Robert William Wood 1936 — 2023 Robert "Bob" William Wood, 87, of Sissonville, formerly of Elkins, passed away on September 1, 2023. Bob was born on August 8, 1936, in Washington, D.C., to the late Woodsie Sharp and William Herbert Wood. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Ellis Wood and a brother-in-law, Ralph Ware. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Cay Calhoun Wood; siblings, Betty Ware and Joe Wood; brother-in-law, Larry Calhoun; sisters-in-law, Betty Kirkwood (Charlie), and JoAnn Calhoun; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends in Elkins and Charleston. Special thanks to Sadie Tasker for her longtime friendship and continued support. Bob began his career in...

Bergoo, West Virginia Howard Marshall "Mickey" Payne 1936 — 2023 Howard "Mickey" Payne, 87, of Bergoo, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Webster Nursing and Rehabilitation in Cowen. Born May 16, 1936 in Hernshaw, he was the son of the late Raymond and Cleo (Blevins) Payne. In addition to his parents, Mickey was preceded in death by his son, Howard Steven Payne; brother, Lowell Payne; brother-in-law, Lowell "Bob" Delaney, and sister-in-law, Pearl Payne. Mickey retired after many years with the WV State Road. He enjoyed the outdoors; particularly hunting and woodsplitting. He was an avid WVU football fan and also liked watching baseball. A very gifted athlete, he also played softball and passed on his knowledge and love of the game to many...

Jefferson, Maryland Donald Allen Conrad 1943 — 2023 Donald Allen Conrad, 80, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital. Don was born at home to Howard Levi Conrad and Myrtle R. Hamrick Conrad in Monterville, West Virginia on April 4, 1943. Don graduated from Tygarts Valley High School in Mill Creek, West Virginia in 1962 and immediately moved to the Washington DC area where he spent his entire adult life. He worked a series of odd jobs before being hired as a staff member by George Washington University and working his way up to manager in the Alumni/Bio Records Division. Don was proudly associated with George Washington University for over four decades and had fond memories of the...

Waukesha, Wisconsin Dorothy Lee Oberding 1933 — 2022 Dorothy Lee undefinedDottieundefined Oberding (nee Bava) Born to Eternal Life on Christmas Eve peacefully at her home in Waukesha, WI, at the age of 89. Loving Mother to Brenda Lee (Bruce) Zimmerman, Beverly Jean Andrus, John Stanley (Mary) Andrus, and Edward Paul (Andrea) Andrus; loving Grandmother to Christopher Zimmerman, Grant (Annie) Zimmerman, Garrett (Laurie) Zimmerman, Eric (Leslie) Zimmerman, Stephen (Samantha) Zimmerman, Laura (Tyler) Tomasko, Sheila Andrus, Cassandra (Seth) Workentine (Andrus), James Andrus, and Jonathan Andrus; loving Great-Grandmother to Grace Zimmerman, Wyatt Zimmerman, Christian Zimmerman, Connor Zimmerman, Landon Wegner, Tomi Zimmerman, and another great...

Valley Bend, West Virginia Delmas "Falcon Eddie" Edward Mayle 1954 — 2022 Delmas Edward "Falcon Eddie" Mayle, 68 of Valley Bend, WV. formerly of Webster Community passed away at his home on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He was born March 7, 1954 in Grafton, son of the late Wilbert "Webb" and Amanda "Satt" Mayle, Eddie is survived by his wife Joyce Weese Mayle whom he married August 27, 2010 spending over twelve years together. Eddie retired after working thirty- one years for WVU Utilities Management Dept. He was a collector of antiques, Fenton glass, hats, WVU sports memorabilia, motor cycles, and old cars. He enjoyed listening to Motown music. Eddie was a real Mountaineer sports fan. He had a smile that could light up a room and could talk to anyone as if they...

Frostburg, Maryland Pauline Payne Eyler 1922 — 2022 Pauline Payne "Polly" Eyler, a resident of Frostburg, died on October 16, 2022, at Peace Healthcare at Mountain City Center. She was born in 1922, in Elkins, WV. Polly was the wife of the late Walter Stanley Eyler, and the daughter of the late Marion Ross Payne and Nellie White Payne of Elkins, WV. Polly graduated from Elkins High School in 1940, and Davis and Elkins College in 1944. She later earned her Master's Equivalence Certificate from Frostburg State College. Polly taught in the following schools in Allegany County, MD: Fort Hill High School, Allegany High School, Beall High School, and Braddock Junior High School. She retired from teaching in 1981. She was a member of the First...

Hagerstown, Maryland Christine McLaughlin 1944 — 2022 Christine McLaughlin, 78, of Hagerstown, MD, formerly of Elkins, WV, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. She was born on May 25, 1944 to the late Ray Ritter and Rachel Duncan Ritter. Christine was a former member of First Baptist Church, a longtime member of Landmark Baptist Church, and a member of The Order of the Easter Star, all in Elkins, WV. She worked for 30 years at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Nelson McLaughlin, and her brother, Willie Ritter. She is survived by her children, Lora Figgins and Bryan McLaughlin, her grandchildren, Faith Figgins, Amber Gardner, Kaitlin McLaughlin, and Jessica...

McGaheysville, Virginia Richard Silas Smith 1939 — 2022 Richard Silas Smith, 82, of McGaheysville, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 due to injuries from an automobile accident. Mr. Smith was born in Dry Fork, West Virginia on October 21, 1939 and was the son of the late Paul William Smith Sr., and Mamie Pennington Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly F. Smith, siblings, Paul William Smith, Jr., Roy Smith and Helen Arbogast and two beloved rescue wolves, Harley and Shasta. Richard served our country in the United States Army. Following his service, he was employed at Walker Manufacturing for 20 years where he later retired in the mid 80's as a supervisor. He attended Bowdon Pentecostal...

Metter, Georgia Jack Moser 1942 — 2022 Jack Moser, 79, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Pleasant View Nursing Center in Metter. Jack was born in Waukegan, Illinois and was a son of Jack and Elaine Moser. He worked for the Environmental Protection Agency as a field agent. Jack enjoyed listening to music, reading books and magazines, and collecting all kinds of things. Surviving are his son, Jack Moser; his daughter, Deborah Leclaire; and six grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date. Guestbook: www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

Goshen, Indiana James E. Pernice 1943 — 2022 James E. Pernice, 79, passed away July 9, 2022, at his home in Goshen. He was born June 24, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York to Daniel & Virginia (Wooddell) Pernice. On March 23, 1974, he married Letitia "Ann" McEwan; she survives along with 5 children, Daniel Pernice, James (Paula) Pernice, Christopher Pernice, Nicholas Pernice, Amanda (Michael) Pernice Snyder, and an "adopted daughter", Rochelle Benveniste. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Reanna, Nicholas (Gabby), Makayla, Austin, Michael, Shayna, Paiton, Brittany, Alayna, Christopher, Leigha, and 1 great-granddaughter, Iris Jean. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Mary Lou Juliano. James proudly...

Seymour, Indiana Frances Louise Yeager 1938 — 2022 Frances Louise Yeager 83, of Seymour, Indiana passed away on Saturday July 09, 2022, at Traditions of Columbus. Frances was born on September 1, 1938, to the late Granville C. Yeager and Lillie Goff Yeager in Kingsville, West Virginia. Frances retired from the Supreme Court State of Illinois Office of the Courts as an Executive Assistant. She loved flowers, decorating, singing, dancing, Christmas, and attending the Yeager family reunion on the Fourth of July in Elkins West Virginia. Most all she loved being with her family. Frances is survived by her husband Richard Dahl, one daughter Teresa (Chris) Bratcher, three sons Tom (Patty) Heckel, Tim (Renee) Heckel, Todd (Vicki) Heckel, Rick...

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