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GERTHA CASHWELL
The long earthly road came to an
end after 97 years, 11 months for
Gertha "Gert" Bowling Cashwell on
Friday evening, February 12, 2016
at the Rockin Chair Residential
Care in Lerona, WV.
Born in Bertha, WV on the New
River, March 23, 1918 Gert was the
daughter of the late George M. and
Dora L. Young Blankenship.
In addition to her parents, Gert
was preceded in death by her
brother, ChelsieA. Blankenship and
sister-in-law, Helen, first husband
Nathan E. Bowling, Jr., second
husband, Howard R. Cashwell, Sr.,
and a step-son, Howard R. Cashwell,
Jr.
During her long life she worked
several jobs including being owner
and operator of Bowling's Dairy Bar
and the Corner Restaurant both in
tIinton. She was also a charter
member of the Graham House
Preservation Society at Lowell,
~spending many long hours over
many years there.
She lived life to the fullest, always
talking and laughing-with everyone
she met. Her world centered around
her son, daughter-in-law and
especially her grandchildren. Gert is
survived by her son, Jim Bowling
and wife Barbara of Lowell,
grandsons, Mitch Bowling and wife
Lori of Barrington, IL. and Brian
Bowling and wife Sharon of
Mableton, GA. Great grandchildren,
surviving member of her immediate
family.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Homer L. Cook.
Survivors include two sons, Larry
Dean Cook ofSpartanburg, SC. and
Richard Cook of Hinton. Seven
grandchildren, Christopher and
David Cook, Robin Johnson,
Barbara Harris, Scott Cook, Connie
Cook and Ben Cook. Several great
grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held at 2:00
p.m. Monday, February 22, 2016 at
Pivont Funeral Home Chapelin
Hinton with Pastor Don Hannah
officiating. Burial followed in
Restwood Memorial Gardens in
Hinton. Friends called from 1:00
p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday,
February 22 at the funeral home.
Online condolences & guest
register at www.pivontfuneralhome
.corn
Arrangements were by Pivont
Funeral Home, Hinton.
PATRICIA FOSTER
Patricia Jane Foster,. 86 of i 100
Taylor St., Hinton died at 9:35 p.m.
Thursday, February 18, 2016 at
Rockin Chair Residential Care at
Leron~.
Born August 22, 1929 in
Sewickley, PA., she was the
daughter of the late Herman F. and
Flossie Jane Durst.
Ms. Foster was a retired clerk for
the C&O Railway Company in
Hinton with 38 years of service. She
was a member of Miller Memorial
Methodist Church in Hinton. She
• Turner BowlingofBlacksburg, VA., ~as a •member of the Summer.s
Sydney and Riley Bowling b0(h:of! ~i~)~tx:'A,t~i.H~.;HQsialtal ~5,~il~
Barrington, IL..and Bryce Nnd ! With295;ears as a}~olunteer andwas
Brooks Bowling both of Mablet6h, ' honored as Auxilian of the year in
C-A Jim Cashwell of St. Augustine, 2015.
FL. Step-grandchildren, Angle and She was preceded in death by her
Lee Cashwell of Florida and Chris husband, Milton G. Foster. Also
Cashwell of Tennessee. Niece, preceded by three sisters, Greeda
Jeanie Blankenship Keffer and Bartgis & husband John, Alberta
nephew, Joe Blankenship, both of Durst and Elizabeth Settle &
Hinton. husband Bill; a brother, Hernmn
Funeral services were held at 2:00 Durst & wife Phyllis as well as a
p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016 at sister-in-law, Ina Durst.
Pivont Funeral Home Chapel in Survivors include a son, Keith A.
Hinton with Pastor Sam Groves Foster & wife AngelaofBeckley. One
officiating. Burial followed in brother, Frederick Durst of Union,
Restwood Memorial Gardens in KY. Two grandchildren, DylanKeith
Hinton. Friends called from 12:00 and Bryce Van Michael Foster.
noon until time of services onSeveral nieces, nephews and care-
Saturday, February 20 at the funeral takers and special friend, Jane
home. Bragg and Donna Wykle.
Serving as pallbearers were, The family would like to thank
Mitch, Brian ancl Turner Bowling, Dr. Stanley Day and also the staff
Glenn Lowe, Herbert Freeiand and of the Rockin Chair for their special
Joe Blankenship. attentive care.
In lieu of flowers, donations of Funeral services were held at
sympathy may be made to The 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 22,
Graham House, 2108 Lowell Rd. 2016, at Miller Memorial Methofist
Pence Springs, WV 24962. Church in Hinton with Pastor Betty
Online condolences and guest Shields officiating. Burial followed
register at www.pivontfuneralhome in the Oak Grove Cemetery at
.com Ballengee. Friends called from 4
Arrangements were by Pivont p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday,
Funeral Home, Hinton, WV. February 21 at Pivont Funeral
Home in Hinton and one hour prior
BLANCHJ] COOK to services on Monday, February 22
at the church.
, Blanche Evelyn Cook, 95 of Pallbearers were; Dylan and
Lewisburg, died Friday, February Bryce Foster, Greg Vandall, Paul
19, 2016 at Main Street Care in Wykle, Jr., Larry, Mike and. Steve
Hinton following a long illness. Durst and Tim Bartgis.
Born June 4, 1920 at Lookout,
Honorary pallbearers were; Jack
WV, she was the daughter of the late Ashley, Bill Hank, Jim Miller and
Lewis and Maria Taylor Holliday. Scott Briers.
Ms. Cook was a homemaker and
Online condolences & guest
a retired employee of the Greenbrier register at www.pivonffuneralhome
Resort in White Sulphur Springs. .corn
She was a member of White Sulphur Arrangements were by Pivont
Springs Baptist Church. She Funeral Home, Hinton, WV.
enjoyed attending yard sales and
flea markets. She was the last
STELLA GREGORY
Stella Carol Harvey Gregory, 73,
of Blairsville, GA., formerly of
Jumping Branch went home to be
with the Lord, Thursday, February
18, 2016 at Erlanger Medical Center
in Chattanooga, TN. following a
sudden illness.
Born April 10, 1942 at Beech Run
she was a daughter of Wade V. and
Bessie Pack Harvey.
Carol was of the Baptist faith. She
had attended Beckley College and
was a homemaker who enjoyed
puzzles, reading, listening to gospel
music and researching family
genealogy. She loved to laugh and
lived life to the fullest while
spending time with friends and
family.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, George O. Gregory; one
daughter, Norma Jean Wagoner and •
three brothers, John, Charles and
Jean Harvey.
Those left to cherish her memory
include, three daughters, Jewel
Gregory and husband Brian of
Blairsville, GA., Carol Meador and
husband Steve of Blairsville, GA.
and Mary Burton and husband
Robert of Cincinnati, OH;
grandchildren, Steven Meador of
Blairsville, GA, Richard Burton.
Robbie Brandt and wife Chrissy,
Trisha Gonzales and husband
Ruben all of Cincinnati, OH. and one
expected little miracle due in July
2016; several great grandchildren;
one sister, Janice Deeds of Jumping
Branch; two brothers, Vernon
Harvey and wife Lottie of Gallipolis,
OH and Leroy Harvey and wife
Glenna of Fairfield, OH and one
sister-in-law, Janis Harvey of
PM~esday, Feb~uay, y 23, 2016 ~it
the Bluestone Baptist Church with
Pastors Vincent Deeds and Bill Fox
officiating. Burial will follow in the
Lilly-Crews Cemetery at Nimitz.
Friends called from 6-8 pm Monday,
February 22, 2016 at the Ronald
Meadows Funeral Parlors Chapel.
Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers.
Arrangements are by the Ronald
Meadows Funeral Parlors of Hinton.
Condolences may be sent to the
family at wwwronaldmeadowsfp.
com
ELIZABETH HUFFMAN
Elizabeth Lorene Huffman, 89 of
207 7th Ave. Hinton died peacefully
on Friday, February 19, 2016 at her
home.
Born April 4, 1926 in Alderson,
WV, she was the daughter of the late
Alex Taylor and Susan Amanda
Ballengee Arbaugh.
Mrs. Huffman was a homemaker
and attended Riverview Chapel and
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Way
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FAYETFE, NICHOLAS, SUMMERS, WYOMING, MERCER AND MCDOwELL
COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF BLUEFIFELD VA.
FUNDING REQUEST
The United Way of Southern West Virginia will be'accepting applications for
.funding for the calendar year 2016.
Applications are available online at www.unitedwayswv.or
or by calling the United Way office at 304-253-2111.
All applications should be submitted to the United Way by
March 18, 2016 - NO EXCEPTIONS.
Tues. Feb. 23, 2016 Hinton News -3
Roberta "Bobbi" Sorg
Councilwoman Roberta (Bobbi)
Sorg announces her candidacy
for re-election to the Hinton City
Council.
Bobbi has served on the council
for the past three years
representing the city of Hinton
with dedication and
professionalism.
During her term, the council's
accomplishments include, but
are not limited to:
renovations to the Little League
field, construction of the Brooks/
Barksdale sewer project,
Bobbi Sorg Announces Her Candidacy for
Re-election to City Council
sidewalk construction at the graduated from Cook County
Veteran's Memorial Wall, High in Minnesota and Robert
Freight. Depot renovations Morris College in Pittsburgh;
resurfacing of city streets, Pennsylvania. She resides in
support of various festivals,Hinton with her husband Bill.
purchase of equipmen~ and They have two sons; Mark who
vehicles for the Hinton Fire resides in Illinois with his wife
Department, purchase of a newElaine and Rhett who resides in~
fleet of cruisers for the Hinton South Carolina. Granddaughter:
Police Department, removal ofLindsay attends the University:
parking meters, implementation of Alabama majoring in,
of salary scales for city Aeronautical Engineering..
employees. Grandson Sebastian serves as a
Bobbi is proud of what the paratrooper with the United
council has been able to States Armyandgranddaughter.
accomplish over the past three Savannah is a senior at:
years and would like the Crestwood High School in South
opportunity to serve the people Carolina.
of Hintononce again. Our community hag many
Her interest in the community wonderful things going for it...
and involvement in various many great leaders who are
organizations affords a unique making things happen.
perspective of what can be The blending of resources and
accomplished. She is particularly ideas that presently work in our
interested in making our city community with the hopes and
appealing to visitors of all ages dreams of our leaders, makes
through the development of our Hinton the "sweetest" place to
natural resources, reside." Bobbi would appreciate
Bobbi is the daughter of the late your vote for re-election to City
Bob and Erma Thompson. She Council at the polls on Tuesday,
May 10, 2016.
Brandon J. Sears Candidacy for Sheriff of Summers County
I am pleased to announce my candidacy for Sheriff of Summers County. I ' m life long resident of Summers
County, as I was born and raised in the Pence Springs area. My parents are Jerry and Susie Sears. I graduated
Summers County High, as a member of the National Honor Society, I have served proudly with volunteer fire
departments serving as a fire fighter then promoted to Lieutenant in the Summers County area helpnig
citizens with any needs that they might need to a structural fire or a car wreck.
I have several certificates as I'd be more than happy to sit down and discuss them all. To name a few, In Arson
one and Arson 2 certified, officer one, and officer two certified - which in those two classes I learned to do
budgets, manage money, Grant Writing, Manpower, and supervise to make a great department. I've also
taken forcible entry classes and know how to do any type of investigation, as I am knowledgable of the WV
law. I am currently working at the Grenbrier Hotel Security as a Lieutenant proudly serving six plus years
and a firefighter at the Tri - County Volunteer Fire Department, I love helping and serving community.
I believe in Team Work helping everyone that's in need and everyone working together. As I feel it's time for
a change in this great county we live in "Working" together we can make this happen. I would apprecate your
vote in May "2016". As I would have a open door policy to everyone in the county 24/7 as I would always be
there to listen to your concerns and always take care of a1~y situation that may arise.
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The Southern Conservation
District has approved the following
cooperators for financial assistance
through the Agricultural
was taken at the February 11, 2016
District Board Meeting: Exclusion
Fence: Sydney Leroy Keaton, Robert
Duncan, Mark Blumenstein, Pond
Cleanout: Donald Carte, Invasive
Species: Garry Wheeler, Shane
Wheeler, Greg Angel, Shannon
Daniel, Alan Gunnoe Monroe, Eads
James, Dickens Charles,
Pennington Tom Harmon, Robert
Meadows, Lime: Dennis Lill,y
Donald Bragg, Fred Halsey, Billy
Johnson, Gary Wheeler, William
Light, Stoughton Gilkeson, James
Eads Dennis & Judy Bays, Craig
Holley, Bruce Aaderson, Charles
Spangler,
Lime Continued: Greg Angel,
Shane Wheeler, Richard Snuffer 11;
Wayne Sears, Sherry Wade, Richard
Snuffer, Danny Cochran, Nutrient
Management; Wellington Deeds,
Bobby Nichols, Jim Tolliver, Homer
Plumtey, Eddie Walker, Jim
Hatfield, Vincent Miller, Paul
McGraw, Terry Bennetta.
HISTORICAL CALENDAR
Historical Calendar The 2016
Historical Calendar sponsored by
the Veterans Museum is available at
the Summers Co. Library and the
Railroad Museum. This calendar
features the Blue Sulphur Springs
Resort, the Federal Prison at
Alderson, an 1870 steam locomotive,
The Masonic Theatre, Mecot
Camara and the Alderson Lion.
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~ This is a weekly publication of the
Chicken, Pasta Salad, Green Beans;,
S6mmers County Council on Aging Chocolate Pudding, WhoIe Wheag
Inc., 120 Second Ave., Hinton. Bread, Margarine/Milk. ~dgi~it~: ~
Funded in part by the WV Bureau Lesley Woodrum Summers County
of Senior Services, AppalachianArea Extension Agent Topic: Active for
Agency on Aging, other grant and Life ll:00A.M. Bingo 10:15A.M.
local resources and donations. Any " Friday, February 26: Fish.
older persons is encouraged to Sandwich, Cole Slaw, Parsleyl
participate in the program Potatoes, Fruit Mix,• Bun, Milk.:
regardless of race, creed, handicap Activity: Gospel Singing. :•
or national origin. The Su/nmers Monday, February 29: Chili w/'
County Council on Aging is an equal Meat and Beans, Festive Waldorfi
opportunity employer. Salad, Pimento Cheese, Sandwich, ',
Wednesday, February 24: Vanilla Pudding, Whole Wheat',
Brown Beans/ Onions, Cabbage, Bread, Margarine/Milk. Activity:'.
Sliced Peaches, Cornbread, Bible Study with Rev. Scott Ross',
Margarine/Milk. Activity: 11:00 A.M. ',
Swimming at Pipestem State Park, Menu changes may occur due to',
Please Sign up if you plan to go. availability of food or due to,
Thursday, February 25: Baked circumstances beyond our control..
Let no one be deluded that a knowledge of the path can substi- '.
tute for putting one foot in front of the other. "
--M. C. Riehards :
A pound of potato chips can cost up to200 times more than a pound
of the potatoes that were used to make them.
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Veterans/Military, Police, Fire, EMS,
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