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2- PRESTON COUNTY JOURNAL- Wednesday, August 24. 2011- Kingwood. WV
Obituaries
RENEITA SAPP
Reneita "Patty" Patricia Sapp,
76 of Newburg, died Thursday,
August 18, 2011 at Grafton
City Hospital with her family
by her side.
She was born December 23.
1934 in Newburg, a daughter of
the late Stephen L Watkins and
Edna Miller Watkins Sheets and
her step-father Neil J Sheets.
She was a homemaker who
enjoyed quilting, reading and
flower gardens.
She is survived by her hus-
band, of 58 years. Kells J.
Sapp; a daughter. Patricia J.
Bolyard and Carl Wayne. of
Independence, three brothers,
Neil "Tom" Sheets, of Charles-
ton, David Sheets and Rose. of
Bealton, VA, Michael Sheets.
of Newburg; four sisters. Iris
Belcher and Gene. of Bud. Sal-
ly Williams and P.J.. of Virginia
Beach, VA, Sandra McDaniel
and John, of Fellowsville, Carol
Anders and Ed, of Falling Water
and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she
JOHN WAGNER
John Wagnec, 92. of Morgan-
town, died Friday, August 19. at
his home.
He was born in Masontown oil
May 17, 1919. a son of the late
John Daniel Wagner and Maril-
la Deavers Wagner.
John served in the Army dur-
ing World Wax" II.
He was a mail carrier for the
U. S. Postal Service in the Mor-
gantown area and retired after
20 years of service.
He is survived by one daugh-
ter, Rebecca Ayersman and
husband Douglas. of Morgan-
town; 2 brothers. Arthur Haney,
of Bertz and Clyde Haney,
of Kingwood: also 1 ~ister.
Helen Nemeck, of Petersburg;
9 grandchild~-en and 30 great-
grandchildren, and several niec-
es and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he
is preceded in death by his wife
,Velma G. Wagner; one brother,
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was preceded in death by one
granddaughter, Whitney Jean
Bolyard, five brothers, Stephen
"June" Watkins, Robert Wat-
kins. Harry Watkins, Darrell
Sheets and Joe Sheets and one
sister, Rosemary "Janie" Dixon.
Family and friends were re-
ceived on Sunday, August 21 at
Bolyard Funeral Home where
services were held with Pastor
Delbert Lyons officiating. In-
terment followed at the Damon
Cemetery.
James Wagner, of Masontown
and 3 sisters Nancy Palmisano,
Sue Scott, and Carol Hamway.
A graveside service will be
held at 2 p.m., today, August
24, at the West Virginia Na-
tional Cemetery, Pruntytown,
with Rev. Allen Donham ~Sr. of-
ficiating.
Military honors will be con-
ducted at the cemetery.
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EDWARD VOLK
Edward "Eddy" Volk, 72, of
Reedsville, died Saturday, Au-
gust 20, 2011, after a prolonged
illness.
He was born July 4, 1939 in
Reedsville, a son of the late
Anton and Mary Volk.
He graduated from Valley
High School in 1958 and was
employed by Westinghouse
Electric Company. He drove
cross country for a moving
company and drove school bus.
He owned and operated
Browns Mill Grocery for 9
years, and Edward Volk Truck
ing. He served in the US Army
in Germany for two years. Ed-
ward was a member of St. Zita
Catholic Church in Masontown
where he was an Alter Boy. He
enjoyed working on trucks and
cars, and fanning.
He is survived by his wife of
45 years, Beverly Sue Volk; two
sons, Christopher Volk and wife
Amy, of Reedsville; Steve Volk,
JENNIE WHITE
Jennie Lee White, 78, of Terra
Alta, died Wednesday August
17, 2011 at Garrett County Me-
morial Hospital, Oakland, MD.
She was born February 13,
1933 in Keyser, a daughter of
the late Sarah Rachael and John
P.C. Gerard.
She attended Trinity United
Methodist Church, Terra Alta.
She was a CNA at East View
Group Home, Dennett Road
Manor and Hopemont Hospital,
where she retired. She enjoyed
crocheting cross bookmarks,
which can be found all across
the U.S.. She was a wife, moth-
er and grandmother.
She is survived by her hus-
band of 62 years, 'John E.
White; two sons, Thomas An-
drew White and spouse Marjie,
of Red House, MD and Edward
Lee White, of Terra Alta; two
daughters, Sally Martin and
spouse Joe, of Oakland and
Sandera Lou Miller and fianc6
Marty Sarver, of Terra Alta;
of Reedsville; one granddaugh-
ter; one brother and spouse, Joe
and Jennie Volk, of Reedsville;
and one sister Margaret E. Ur-
sic, of Arthurdale.
He was preceded in death by
one brother Frank W. Volk, and
one sister, Rose Marie Gerard.
Per his request cremation ser-
vices will be conducted by Field
Funeral Home in Masontown.
A memorial service will be
conducted at a later date.
three granddaughters, several
nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by three
brothers, Neil and Max Davis
and Howard Gerard; and four
sisters, Rheba Murphy, Nellie
Grove, Daisy Leatherman and
Blanche Welsh.
Family and friends were re-
ceived on Saturday, August 20
at the Trinity United Methodist
Church, Terra Alta, A memorial
service will be held at a later
date.
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HENRY SLAWTER
Henry Matthew Slawter, 66, of
Neosho, MO, died Friday, Au-
gust 19, 2011, at his home.
He was bom October 21,
1944, in Aurora, a son of Harry
and Edna (Stemple) Slawter.
He served in the U.S. Army
from 1962-1966, and worked
as a machinist at FAG Bearing
Mfg., in Joplin, MO, retiring
in Jan. 2011. He was an avid
bowler and golfer.
He is survived by his wife, Di-
ana Wilson Slawter, three sons,
Bob Cumming, Diamond, MO,
Mark Cumming, and Michael
Slawter, both of Neosho, MO;
a daughter, Michelle Poulton,
Neosho, MO; seven grandchil-
dren and two brothers, John
Slawter and James Slawter,
both of Aurora.
He was preceded in death by a
grandson, Bobby Cumming.
Friends were received Mon-
day at the Clark Funeral Home,
Neosho, MO.
NANCY WORLEY
Nancy Lee Worley, 71, of
Kingwood, died Friday, August
19, 2011, at Heartland of Pres-
ton County.
She was born October 7, 1939,
in Chicago, IL, a daughter of
the late Edward Peter and June
Geraldine (Larsen) Gagnon.
She was a retired manager for
Wilco Foods and a member of
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She is survived by one son and
spouse, Harry and Cathy Wor-
ley; two daughters and spouses,
Lori and Rodney Lovejoy, Dana
and Kyle Sharkley; two broth-
ers and spouses, Edward and
Charlotte Gagnon, David and
Millie Gagnon; one sister and
spouse, Cathe and Pat McKay;
11 grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by her
husband, Joseph "Bee" Worley
and one son, Jay L. Worley.
To honor Nancy's wishes,
' Rotruck-Lobb Crematory is in
charge of her cremation ser-
vices.
List announced
Laura A. Bitely, of Indepen-
dence, was named to Juniata
College's 2011 spring dean's
list.
She is the daughter of Earl
Bitely and Dr. Debra Paulson,
and is a sophomore studying
English.
Bitely is a 2010 graduate of
Preston High School.
The son of Angel Stevens
Younker & Larry Younker Jr,
would ILke to thank all the
balsinesses who let us
put up jars and
everyone who donated.
A special thank you to
Knotts Landing, Street's Store
and Field Funeral
for sponsoring him.
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Preston County
is hosting a
High Tea
at The Carriage House
121 East High Street, Kingwood on
Sunday, August 28
from 3-5 p.m.
All interested people...be our guest for
tea. Find out about Quota, and help us
celebrate, as we begin our
21 year as a productive
Service Club in Preston County
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