Funerals

 

The sources mention a number of funerals, providing insights into the lives and deaths of individuals in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, during different periods. Here is a list of the funerals described, along with relevant details about each:

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• Richard McNeil: Described in, this funeral took place on a Saturday at 11:00 a.m. after McNeil died from the grippe and old age at 84 years old. He was remembered as an old and honored citizen of the Levels and the brother of Col. Paul McNeil, another prominent figure in the county who had passed away some yeas prior.
• Jacob Weiford: This funeral is mentioned in. Weiford, an old and highly respected citizen, died at his home near an unspecified location on a Wednesday. He was 84 years old at the time of his death and was a member of the M.E. Church, South.
• Joseph Mean: The death and funeral of Joseph Mean are discussed in. He died at his home in Hillsboro on a Thursday morning at the age of 79. The cause of death was a blood clot. The funeral services were conducted by W. H. Miller of the M.E. Church.
• Unnamed Individual: This funeral, recounted in, took place near Hillsboro on the 2nd or 3rd (the date is unclear in the sources) at the age of 63. The individual, described as a worthy citizen and exemplary Christian, died from a peculiar disease of the liver.
• Infant Child of Mr. Garrett: Briefly noted in, this funeral occurred near Hillsboro on the 2nd. No other details are provided about the child or the circumstances of their death.
• Mrs. Mattie Jordan: Mentioned in, this funeral took place on the 9th for Mrs. Jordan, a resident near Says, Hillsboro. She was 89 years old at the time of her death and was well known in the area, having lived there her entire life. The sources highlight her character, describing her as an excellent woman.
• Unnamed Individual: This funeral, as described in, was held in the evening for an individual whose name is not provided in the source. Despite the unpleasant weather, many people attended the burial services.
• Mrs. Francis McCoy: This funeral is detailed in. McCoy, who had suffered from an abscess of the liver, died at her home on Williams River on January 27th. She was remembered as an estimable lady and was survived by a large family and many friends.
• Henry Tipton: Described in, Tipton died at his home on Upper Camden Avenue on a Friday night at the age of 80 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Nazarene church the following Sunday afternoon, officiated by Rev. C. H. Smith and assisted by Rev. B. W. John. He was buried in the Mountain View cemetery and was survived by his wife, Ella Fowler Tipton, and seven children from his current and previous marriage.
• Rev. John Barnd Grimes: The death and funeral of Rev. Grimes are detailed in. He died on a Saturday at the age of 70 years, 1 month, and 2 days in the Pocahontas Memorial Hospital after suffering from a heart condition for several weeks. The funeral took place on the following Monday at the Emmanuel Church of Hillsboro, officiated by Rev. J. H. Light, Rev. B. W. John, and Rev. J. D. Pope. He was interred in the adjoining cemetery with the Masonic Order presiding over the burial.
• David V. Barb: describe the funeral of Barb, a World War I veteran who died on December 24, 1945, at the age of 46. Born in Tucker County, West Virginia, he was survived by his wife and seven children. The funeral was held at a funeral home in Elkins, and he was buried in the Arbovale Cemetery.
• "Ed": This funeral is mentioned in, but no other details are provided about the individual or the circumstances of their death. The only information available is that the funeral services were held on January 10, 1946.
• Owen A. Taylor: The death and funeral of Taylor are discussed in. He retired in September of an unspecified year and died in an unspecified location, preceded in death by his wife who passed away in 1945. His funeral services were held at the Marlinton Presbyterian Church on an unspecified morning.
• Unnamed Son of Lucy Doyle and W. W. Ryder: This funeral is described in. The son, whose first name is not provided in the sources, died several years before his father, W.W. Ryder.
• W.W. Ryder: Described in, Ryder's funeral took place on a Saturday. He was the son of the late W. W. and Alcinda Alderman Ryder and was survived by his second wife, Fannie Ware, their four sons, and daughter, Mrs. Edward Sharp. He was interred in the Ruckman cemetery near Mill Point.
• Mrs. Edith Benson Ruckman: The death and funeral of Ruckman are detailed in. She died at her home on Knapp Creek on January 18, 1950, at the age of 63 due to a brain hemorrhage. She was the wife of Everette W. Ruckman and the daughter of H. B. Benson and Mollie Jordan Benson. Her funeral services were held at the Minnehaha Springs Methodist Church on a Friday, officiated by Rev. L. E. Sayille. She was interred in the Mt. View Cemetery with a graveside service led by the Order of the Eastern Star.
• Willie McComb: The funeral of McComb, as recounted in, is marked by tragedy and loss. Two of his sons, Raymond and Carl, preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Willie McComb, and his second wife, Sarah Combs. Despite these hardships, he was survived by his children from both marriages and his siblings.
• Gilbert Sutton: This funeral is mentioned in, which describes Sutton as having died several years prior to March 1887. He was the oldest son of Jane Sutton and J. Asbury Sheets.
• Unnamed Infant: This funeral, briefly mentioned in, concerns an infant who died several years before March 1887. The infant was one of the children of Jane Sutton and J. Asbury Sheets.
• Miss Clara Hamrick: The death of Miss Clara Hamrick is noted in, with the mention that friends and relatives are grieving her passing. However, no details about her funeral arrangements are provided.
• Don VanCleve: The passing of Don VanCleve is acknowledged in. The sources express condolences but do not provide any details about funeral arrangements.
• Don Ware: Similar to Don VanCleve, the death of Don Ware is acknowledged in, but no specific details about his funeral are mentioned.
• Mrs. W. D. Bennett: The sources mention Mrs. Bennett's mother's day in but do not provide any information about her death or funeral arrangements. It is possible that this reference is not related to a funeral but rather a celebration of Mother's Day in her honor.
• Allen Armstrong: This funeral, described in, occurred after Armstrong was killed in a car accident over Memorial Day weekend. He was 24 years old at the time of his death. His funeral services were held as part of a larger ceremony honoring those who had died in service to their country.
• James Richard Snyder: Snyder's death in World War II is commemorated in. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Snyder of Bartow. His name is included on a bronze memorial plaque dedicated to West Virginia Wesleyan College men who gave their lives in the war.
• William Donald Watts: Similar to Snyder, Watts' death in World War II is remembered in. He was the son of Charles C. Watts of Durbin and is also honored on the West Virginia Wesleyan College memorial plaque.
• Unnamed Individual: This funeral, described in, followed a fatal car accident in Marlinton involving a student. The sources do not provide any additional information about the deceased.
• Mr. Coffman: The death and funeral of Mr. Coffman are recounted in. He died following a car accident in which his car struck a cow and overturned. He was a native of Marlinton and worked at the local tannery for eleven years, serving as the president of the local union at the time of his death. His funeral services were held on a Tuesday afternoon.
• Unnamed Daughter of Mrs. Price: This funeral, as described in, took place for a woman who was survived by her husband, a sister, and many other relatives and friends. She was interred in the Mountain View cemetery next to her parents.
• James Colaw: The death of James Colaw is noted in, but no details about the funeral arrangements are provided.
• Mrs. Sallie Wright: Similar to Colaw, the death of Mrs. Sallie Wright is mentioned in, but no information about her funeral is given.
• Alfred Ratliff: The passing of Alfred Ratliff is discussed in. He was survived by his father, Alfred Ratliff, his half-brother, Kenneth Townsend, and his grandmother, Mrs. Townsend. His funeral services were held at the Erny Church on February 11th.
• John Perry: This funeral, described in, took place for Perry who was 75 years, 4 months, and 10 days old at the time of his death on February 20, 1951. He was survived by his wife, Minnie E. Friel Perry, his son, Dennis W. Perry, his daughter, Mrs. Reed Johnson, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He also had one surviving brother.
• Major Woodford W. Sutherland: detail the funeral of Sutherland who was killed in a ground collision of two planes at Elgin Field, Florida, on a Thursday. He was 34 years old at the time of his death and resided in St. Albans, West Virginia. His funeral was held in Charleston, West Virginia, on a Wednesday afternoon at the Cass Presbyterian Church.
• Captain Blackhurst: This funeral, recounted in, followed Blackhurst's death from injuries sustained in a plane crash. The crash occurred while he was en route to Charleston to attend Major Sutherland's funeral. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Riverside Lodge No. 64, A.F. and A.M. at Cass, and a World War II veteran. He graduated from Green Bank High School and attended Fairmont State College. His funeral services were officiated by Rev. H. Graham Keys and he was interred in the Arbovale Cemetery.
• James Reynolds: The funeral of Reynolds is mentioned in, with the note that several people from out of town attended the services on a Wednesday. However, no further details about his death or the funeral are provided.
• Mrs. Eslon Nelson: This funeral, described in, took place on a Wednesday for Nelson who died at her home in Durbin on September 28th after a period of declining health. Her death was unexpected and came as a shock to her family and friends. She was survived by her husband, two sons, four daughters, eleven step-children, and numerous other relatives and friends. Her funeral was held at the Durbin Brethren Church, officiated by her pastor, Rev. Robert L. Byrd. She was buried at the Wilmoth Cemetery on top of Allegheny.
• Fred Clay Allen: The death and funeral of Allen are discussed in. He died at the age of 82 on a Saturday in a hospital in Lewisburg, West Virginia. He had been ill for a short period and was retired for approximately five years before his passing. Allen was a doctor and had operated the Rowlesburg Clinic. He was survived by his daughter, Mrs. Fred C. (John) Allen, Jr., of Charleston, and two grandchildren. His funeral services were held on a Monday afternoon at St. John's Episcopal Church and he was buried in the Mountain View Cemetery.
• John Craig Warwick: Warwick's death and funeral are described in. He died at his home near Meadowville at the age of 23 after a period of illness. Warwick was known for his intelligence and efficiency. He worked as a bookkeeper and purchasing agent for Boise Verte and Hinton. He was a devoted Christian and looked forward to joining his loved ones in heaven. His funeral was held at The Old Stone Church near Dunmore and he was buried in the cemetery there.

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The sources offer a glimpse into the lives and deaths of individuals from various walks of life in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The details provided about their funerals, such as the causes of death, their ages, the surviving family members, and the officiating ministers, offer valuable insights into the social and cultural fabric of the community during different historical periods. The recurrence of certain names and family connections across different entries also suggests a close-knit community where lives and losses were intertwined.