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STEVE JORDAN

   Steven Leroy Jordan, 46, of Leon, WV, passed away May 16, 2013, at his home following a brief illness.
   He was born March 30, 1967, in Pt. Pleasant, WV, a son of Juanita (Matheny) Jordan of Leon, and the late Sherman Jordan.
   He was an apprentice electrician, a member of the Laborers Union, Local #1085, Parkersburg, WV, and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, #731, Pt. Pleasant, WV. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
   In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Ethel Mae (Fauver) Jordan; son, Steven Chad (Jessica) Anderson; grandchildren, Hagen Anderson and Sawyer Anderson; brothers, Sherman Marion (Joanna) Jordan, Jr., Eric (Angela) Taylor, Harold (Dorothy) Taylor, John Allen Taylor, and Leonard (Annette) Taylor all of Leon, and several nieces and nephews.
   Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, WV, with Tracy Durst and Clotis Hart officiating. Burial will follow in the Baden Presbyterian Cemetery, Leon. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.

DEWAYNE CLENDENIN

   Dewayne Roy Clendenin, 77, of Ripley, WV, passed away May 15, 2013, at his home, following a brief illness.
   He was born April 10, 1936, to the late Herbert “Herb” and Minnie (Hill) Clendenin.  His brother, Denver Clendenin, and sisters, Mildred Fisher, Maurine French and Mamie Witt, also preceded him in death.
   He was a United States Army Vietnam era veteran and was a retired pipe fitter from Monsanto Chemical.  He was a farmer and enjoyed working in his greenhouse with blackberries and raspberries. He was a member of Ripley Tabernacle Baptist Church.
   Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Betty Jo Clendenin, and sisters, Mavis Kelly and her husband, Bob, of Winfield, and Marguerite Harrison of Eleanor.
   Funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, with the Rev. Paul Browning and Pastor Jeff Keffer officiating.  Burial will be in the Emma Chapel Cemetery, Liberty, WV, with military graveside rites by American Legion Post No. 107.  Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service.
   In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston, WV  25387-2536.

JEFFREY ABBOTT

   Jeffery Charles Abbott, 52, of the Silverton community, Ravenswood, WV, passed away May 14, 2013, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley.
   He was born July 9, 1960, a son of Edwin D. Abbott of Ravenswood, WV, and the late Lola Ann (Lanham) Abbott. 
   He was a graduate of Ripley High School, was formerly employed by Big Lots, 84 Lumber, Pete Gould & Sons, Inc., and was most recently employed by J & M Enterprises.
   In addition to his father, survivors include his sons; Aaron Abbott of Sandyville and Michael Abbott of Parkersburg; brothers, Robert Abbott of Winchester, VA, Daniel Abbott of Barlow, OH, Scott Abbott of Ripley, David Abbott, Joseph Abbott, and Shannon Abbott all of Ravenswood; sister, Barbara Abbott Slack of Pt. Pleasant. 
   Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Ravenswood, WV, with the Rev. Gerald Sayre officiating. Burial will follow in the Hopewell Cemetery at Mt. Alto.  Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. 

JOHN HOYT CASTO

    John Hoyt Casto, 101, of Kenna, passed away May 7, 2013, at his home while surrounded by his family.
   He was born March 30, 1912, at Belgrove, WV, a son of the late John Lightburn and Lavina Jane Casto.  His wife of 65 years, Iva Ellen (Munday) Casto, brothers, Loren, Ernie, Owen and Kenna Casto, and sisters, Macil Parsons, Elsie Parsons and Ethel Staats also preceded him in death.
   He was a mail carrier for 30 years and a lifelong farmer.  He was a proud member of Plainview Baptist Church, where he served as Superintendent, class leader and assistant Sunday school teacher.  He loved playing music and singing for the Lord.
   Survivors include his sons, Jerry Casto, and his fiancé, Norma Anthony, and Gary Casto of Kenna; daughters, Betty Jo Moore, Dottie and her husband, Rudy Brown and Cathy and her husband, Kevin Canterbury, all of Kenna, sister, Opal Litton, of Birmingham, AL; 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
   The family wishes to express their appreciation to Home Health and Hospice for their wonderful kindness and help.
   Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Plainview Baptist Church, Kenna, with the Pastors Roger Burdette and Rex Angel officiating.  Burial will follow in the Casto Cemetery, Kenna.  Visitation will be one hour prior to time of service at the church. Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV, is providing arrangements.
   In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: Plainview Baptist Church, c/o Janet Cogar, 3209 Stone Lick Road, Kenna, WV  25248.

MARIE BRAHAM

   Ursina Marie Braham, 89, of Ripley, WV, went to join her husband with the Lord, May 4, 2013, in Alliance, OH.
   She was born April 15, 1924, in Manchester, AL, a daughter of the late David and Etta Mary (Cockrell) Scarlett. Her husband, Charles Rosco Braham, also preceded her in death.
   She was a homemaker, enjoyed animals, watching birds and deer, and was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ripley.
   Survivors include her sons, Danny L. Braham of Diamond, OH, Brian L. Braham of Sandyville, WV, Donald Eugene Braham of Ripley, WV, and David Charles Braham of Walkertown, NC; daughters, Janice Elaine Horner of Windham, OH, Kathy Sue Edrington, of Lompoc, CA, Linda Carol Heretta of Canton, OH, and Marylyn Jean Gibson of Alliance, OH; 36 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
   Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, WV, with Pastor Daniel Morikone officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, WV.

TROY DENVER RHODES

    Troy Denver Rhodes, 73, of Millwood, WV, passed away May 1, 2013, at his home, following an extended illness.
   He was born April 2, 1940, in Hurricane, WV, a son of the late Osbert and Eva Mae (Black) Rhodes.
   He was a United States Air Force veteran, and was a graduate of West Virginia State College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ravenswood, and he enjoyed farming.
   Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Linda Carol (Combs) Rhodes; daughter, Letitia (Chris) Powell of Johnstown, OH; sons, Terence (Mary) Rhodes of Charleston, WV, and Tad (Erica) Rhodes of Columbus, OH; grandchildren, Nicholas, Makayla, Tate, Mercy, Avery, Madelyn, Eden, Lydia, Isabel, Audrey, and Maddux, and brothers, Eudell, Delmas, and Keith.
   Dedication and entombment were held, 5 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Jackson County Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Cottageville, WV.
   Donations are preferred to: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, c/o David B. Thompson, 3961 Tug Fork Road, Ripley, WV  25271.

CECIL EARNEST HILL

   Cecil Earnest Hill, 81, of Cottageville, WV, passed away May 1, 2013, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Huntington, WV.   He was born July 4, 1931, in Cottageville, a son of the late Walter and Minerva (King) Hill.  His brothers, Dencil Hill and Danny Linville, and sisters, Osie Mae Rardin and Ella “Midge” Riffle, and a grandson, Jason Eades, also preceded him in death.
   He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War, and was a retired heavy equipment operator from Foote Mineral.  He was a farmer, a longstanding member of the Creston Cemetery Association, a member of the Jackson County Horse Club, Inc., the Baden Community Center, and the American Tractor pulling Association.  He enjoyed hunting, and playing setback.
   Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mildred Lucille (Canter) Hill, sons, John E. Hill (Tina Benson) of Cottageville, Cecil Robert (Linda) Hill of Mt. Alto, daughters, Susan (Doug) Eades, Pat Westmoreland and Debbie Mahood (Mitch Houchen) all of Cottageville, grandchildren, Gerrod Eades, Scott Hill and Stacy Hill, one great-grandchild, Jaylen Hill, and a special friend, Lisa Mead.
   Funeral service will be Saturday, May 4, 2013—2:00 p.m., at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, WV, with Pastor Steve Sayre officiating.  Burial will follow in the Creston Cemetery, Evans, with military honors by American Legion Post 107, Ripley.  Visitation will be Friday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
   In lieu of flowers donations are preferred to: Creston VA Memorial, c/o Casto Funeral Home, P.O. Box 167, Evans, WV  25241.

MINA KENT HARMON

   Mina Kent Harmon, 86, of Forest Park, IL, formerly of Pt. Pleasant, WV, passed away April 29, 2013, in West Suburban Medical Center, Oak Park, IL.
   She was born December 28, 1926, in Rockcastle, WV, a daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie (Stover) Kent.  Her husband, Charles S. Harmon, sister, Gertrude Hall, and brothers, Rupert Kent, and Harold Kent, also preceded her in death.
   She was a retired reservationist from Eastern Airlines, and was affiliated with the Epiphany Lutheran Church, Elmhurst, IL. She enjoyed needlepoint and gardening.
   Survivors include her son, Charles R. (Carol M.) Harmon of Dublin, OH; daughter, Jean (Kurt) Ostick of Carpentersville, IL; grandchildren, Jason Ostick and Joshua Ostick, both of Carpentersville, IL, Sally Harmon (Andy) Hague of Columbus, OH, and Elizabeth A. Harmon of Dublin, OH; great granddaughter, Stella L. Hague, and several nieces and nephews.
Service will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, WV, with the Rev. Gerald Sayre officiating. Burial will follow in the Creston Cemetery, Evans.

HALLIE MAE OCHELTREE

   Hallie Mae Ochelree, 71, of Cottageville, WV, formerly of Ripley, passed away April 26, 2013, at her home following an extended illness.
   She was born January 22, 1942 at Fairplain, WV, a daughter of the late Harley Russel and Freda Alice (Clinton) Casto.
   She was the former owner and operator of Green Acres, in Ripley, and she enjoyed bowling.
   Survivors include her sons, Edward (Tonya) Cranfield of Cottageville, Robert (Tammy) Cranfield of Fairplain, and Boyd (Doreen) Cranfield of Ripley; daughters, Kathy Dowler of Cisco, WV, and Anna (Robert) Bailey of Sherman; 24 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren; brothers, Harley M. Casto, and Larry D. Casto, both of Liberty, and a sister, Helen Webb of Evans, WV.
   Service will be 7 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, WV, with Pastor Adam Nester officiating. Visitation will be Monday, from 5 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Committal service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, WV.

ALMA ELLEN LACY

   Alma Ellen Lacy, 87, of Cottageville, WV, passed away peacefully April 18, 2013, in Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.
   She was born July 6, 1925, in Glen Daniel, WV, a daughter of the late Clyde and Hettie Cortney (Grimmett) Shorter. Her husband, Richard Earl Lacy, son, Richard MacArthur Lacy, daughter, Barbara Jones, sister, Ruby Shorter Toliver, and a brother, Carl Shorter, also preceded her in death.
   She was a homemaker and a member of the Cottageville United Methodist Church.
   Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, David Earl and Gloria Lacy of Cottageville, daughter and her husband, Peggy and Ray Sias of Winfield, sister, Mary Utt of Cleveland, OH, brother, Carlos (Eleanor) Shorter of Alliance, OH, grandchildren, Cindy Sias (Bruce) Barnes of Institute, Stephanie Lacy (Justin) Thaxton of Alum Creek, Brian Lacy of Cottageville, and David Jones of Forest City, NC, great grandchildren, Eric, Sydney and Suzanne Jones, and Kennedy and Lily Thaxton.
   Service will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, WV, with Pastor Ted Osgood, and the Rev. Gerald Sayre officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.

GERALDINE M. PARSONS

    Geraldine M. Parsons, 88, of Evans, WV, passed away April 17, 2013, at Eldercare of Ripley, following a brief illness.
   She was born November 12, 1924, in Ripley, WV, a daughter of the late James Thomas and Minnie Samantha (Reynolds) Casto.  Her husband, Clyde Edwin Parsons, brothers, Archie A. Casto, George L. Casto, James O. Casto, and sisters, Permelia Cox, Freda Pringle, and Virginia Sayre, also preceded her in death.
   She was a former legal secretary, superintendent of the Otterbein United Methodist Church, trustee for the Otterbein Cemetery Association, and 4-H leader.  She attended the Evans Church of God, and the Calvary United Methodist Church, John 3:16 Fellowship.
   She enjoyed gardening, quilting and cooking, and was praised for her apple pies, pound cakes, and especially her deviled eggs.
   Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Larry E. and Wanda Parsons of Kingwood, and Lester A. and Robbie Parsons of Evans; daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene and Layle Lawrence of Mt. Morris, PA, Vanessa and David Rothrock of Ripley, and Jaris and Kevin Cummings of Evans; sister, Marie Mose of East Liverpool, OH; 16 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and a sister-in-law, Mildred (Everett) Moss of Parkersburg.
   Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, WV, with the Rev. Harless Cook and John Gunther officiating. Burial will follow in the Otterbein Cemetery, Evans, with the Rev. Benjamin Riggleman officiating the committal service. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.
   In lieu of flowers donations are preferred to:  American Cancer Society, c/o Mike Wilt, 1293 New Stone Ridge Road, Ripley, WV  25271, or Calvary United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 205 Court Street, Ripley, WV  25271. 

NANCY ELIZABETH ELKINS

   Nancy Elizabeth Elkins, 88, of Ravenswood, passed away April 16, 2013, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley.
   She was born December 15, 1924, in Meadow Bridge, WV, a daughter of the late George and Beatrice (Walker) Romans.  Her husband, Clyde Elkins also preceded her in death.
   She was a homemaker and attended the Church of God.
   Survivors include her sons, John (Angela) Elkins of Tabaccoville, NC, and Clyde Randall Elkins in CA, and five grandchildren.
   Visitation was held Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood.  Burial will be in the Tabernacle United Methodist Church Cemetery, Tabaccoville, NC.

KAY VANNEST

   Glenda Kay Vannest, 71, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away April 16, 2013, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston.
   She was born July 27, 1941, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Glen and Ruby (Boggs) Roberts. Her sister, Lavonne Cobb; brother, Keith Roberts; nephews, Brit Cobb and Randy Vannest, and a niece, Ruby Lavonne Roberts, also preceded her in death.
   Kay grew up in Boggs, Webster County, along her beloved Birch River. She graduated from Cowan High School, and Business College in Charleston. Kay would marry Jorden “Joe” Vannest in 1961, and they settled on Pleasant View Ridge, where they built a home, raised a family and had a beautiful farm.
   In midlife, Kay became a licensed practical nurse and worked many years at Jackson General Hospital. She loved her job and considered her co-workers as her second family.  She loved her church, the Pleasant View United Methodist, where she had attended for 50 years. She was also a member of the Silverton Grange.
   Kay was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed life and will be missed by many. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed anything that involved spending time with them.  The family reunions were always an occasion she looked forward to. She enjoyed traveling, attending music shows and car shows, going to fairs, working puzzles, quilting, preparing family meals, and taking the grandchildren camping.
   Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Jorden K. “Joe” Vannest; daughter, Crystal Danko and her husband, Albert of Ravenswood; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Melody Vannest of Ravenswood; granddaughter, Jordan Danko, and grandsons, James Vannest and Zachary Vannest, all of Ravenswood; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayland and Cecile Roberts of Valley Center, CA, and Skipper and Mitzi Roberts of Boggs, WV, and several nieces and nephews.
   Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Ravenswood, WV, with Pastor Ted Osgood officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery.  Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood.

RONALD T. KOCHENDOERFER, JR.      

   Ronald T. Kochendoerfer Jr., 46 of Columbus, OH, formerly of Sandusky, OH, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013, at the Victorian Village, Columbus, after a three year battle with cancer.
   He graduated from St. Mary Central Catholic High School, received his Bachelor’s degree at DePaul University in Chicago, and his Master’s degree in Emporia, KS. He was working on his PhD at Ohio State University.
   His mother, Margaret Wiley, of Sandusky, OH, brother, Tim Kochendoerfer of Franklin Furnace, OH, and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews survive Ronald.
   He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald T. Sr., step-father, Kenneth Wiley, and grandparents, Joe and Jennie Anderson, and Fred and Loyola Kochendoerfer.
   By Ronald’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Fairplain Cemetery, Fairplain, WV. Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV, is providing arrangements.

CARL RAY VAN SICKLE

  

   Carl Ray Van Sickle, 82, of the Evergreen Hills community, Cottageville, WV, passed away April 1, 2013, in Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, following an extended illness.
   He was born June 22, 1930, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Gurney and Ina (Wharton) Van Sickle.  His son, Stephen Van Sickle, also preceded him in death.
   He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Army with 30 years of service, having served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War; he was a Bronze Star recipient. He was also a retired planner from Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation, and he attended the Ripley Baptist Temple.
   Survivors include his wife, Blondena Elaine (Dixon) Van Sickle; daughters, Debbie and Lisa; five grandchildren, and a sister, Vivian Stanley of Fairmont, WV.
   Service will be 1 p.m. Friday April 5, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, WV, with Pastor Rick Perrine officiating. Burial will be in the Blaine Memorial Cemetery, Cottageville, with military honors by American Legion Post #107, Ripley. Visitation will be Thursday, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

BARBARA ANN BAKER

   Barbara Ann Baker, 66, of Given, WV, passed away March 29, 2013, in Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV, following an extended illness.
   She was born September 30, 1946, in Medina, OH, a daughter of the late Hoye and Laura (Helper) Hosey. Her infant daughter, Brenda Sue Baker also preceded her in death.
   She was a homemaker, a former member of the Sycamore-Centennial Ladies Aid, and was an active member of the Centennial Community Church.
   Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Johnnie Hoyt Baker; sons, David Hoye Baker of Given, and Edward Allen Baker, and his wife Jessie, of Ripley, WV; sister, Lula Bell Nichols of Spencer, WV, and a special niece, Ruth Ann Parsons of Ripley, WV.
   Service will be 7 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, WV, with the Rev. Aaron Melhorn officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until time of service.  Committal service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Leon, WV.