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EDNA BENNETT
Edna Edith Cole Bennett, 97, of
418 Brentwood Drive in Covington,
died Saturday, February 24, 2018 at
her home.
Mrs. Bennett was born December
24, 1920, at Jumping Branch, WV, a
daughter of the late Elbert and
Eunice Mooney Bennett. In addition
to her parents, she was preceded in'
death by her Husband, Eldwin
Bennett, one Son, Warren Cole, one
Grandson, Mike Cole, one
Granddaughter, Stephanie Reed
Creasy, two Sons-in-law, Tony
Grimmett and Doug Reed.
She had retired as a clerk and
bookkeeper for 'the former A&P
Grocery Store She was a longtime
member of the Falling Spring
Presbyterian Church and enjoyed
crocheting, gardening, tending her
flowers, reading, crossword puzzles
and the love of her family.
Surviving are three Daughters,
Rosemary Richards and her
husband, Oliver, and Becky Reed all
of Covington, and Barbara
Grimmett of Hinton, WV; her Son
and Daughter-in-law, Jerry and
Melissa Cole of Winfield, WV; her
Step-Daughter, Janet McNabb, and
her husband, Bill, of Myrtle Beach,
SC; seventeen gTandchildren,
Sara and Randy Fix and Alan
Grimmett, all of Hinton, WV,
Melonie and Scott Reed of High
Point, NC, Roscoe Cole of Reanoke,
Dean and Sarah Richards of
Si~ringfield, Steve and Lorraine
Richards, Guy and Lisa Richards,
Boone and Hope Cole, Debra and
Jody Riley, Gregg and Amy Reed and
Chris and Christine Reed, all of
Covington, Lee M. Cole and Erin and
Chris Stennett, all of Jumping
Branch, WV, Megan and O.J. Lilly
of Wytheville, Billy McNabb and
Tonya Dallas and Christy McNabb,
all of Myrtle Beach, SC; 33 Great
Grandchildren, 7 Great Great
Grandchildren; one S i s t e r,
Betty Agee, of Bartlett, TN, and a
host of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was held
Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at
2:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt
Funeral Home with Pastor Steve
Richards officiating.
Interment was in the Restwood
Memorial Gardens in Summers
Pallbearers were grandsons and
honorary pallbearers were
granddaughters.
The family received their friends
for one hour prior to the service at
Arritt Funeral Home. The family
suggests that donations in Mrs.
Bennett's name be made to
Mountain Regional Hospice; P.O.
Box 637; Clifton Forge, VA 24422.
Online guest registration is
available at arrittfuneralhome.com.
SARAH R P. BLAKE
Sarah Francis Phillips Blake, age
85, of Clifton Forge, Virginia went
to heaven February 26, 2018.
She was born in Hinton, West
Virginia on November 12, 1932.
Sarah was active in the Rebecca's
and Odd Fellows. She was an~ctive
member of the First Christian
Church for fifty years.
She was preceded by her parents,
Robert Pearson Phillips and Mamie
Louise Miller Phillips.
She was also preceded in death
by the love of her life, her beloved
husband, Bernard Blake.
Sarah is survived by her 5
children; her eldest son, Robert Ira
Ratliff and his wife Susan Hogg
Ratliff, eldest daughter, Patricia
Dameron Lyons and her husband
Charles Patrick Lyons, Mary Ann
Dameron and her husband George
Schwab, SaUye Louise Kern and her
husband Todd Kern, and Sarah
Smith Vandiver and husband
Darren Vandiver.
Sarah is also survived by
grandchildren; Mathew Kern, Jake
Kern, Brandon Kern, Ryan Ratliff,
Johanna Ratliff Nance, Catherine
Lawrence, and Phillip Smith. Along
with these grandchildren are wives
and 14 beautiful great grand babies.
She had many friends in the.
community and she will be greatly
missed by all. May the Peace of God
hold her close and give strength to
her children.
A funeral service was held on
Friday, March 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
in the chapel of Nicely Funeral
Home, Clifton Forge with Reverend
Glenn" (" -:~ents officiating.
Interment tollowed in Alleghany
Memorial Park, Low Moor. The
grandchildren served as their Maw
Maw's pallbearers. The family
visited with friends was held from
1:00 p.m. until the time of service at
Nicely Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorial
tributes take the form of floral gifts
or contributions' to Brian Center's
Activities Department.
To send condolences to the family
online, please visit www.
nicelyfuneralhome.com
JASON E. EPLING
Jason E. Epling, 76, of Hilldale
formerly of Indiana went home to be
with the Lord Saturday, February
24, 2018 at Bower's Hospice House
following a long illness.
Born January 18, 1942 at Hinton
he was the son of the late Arnold and
Dorothy Gadd Epling. Retired from
General Motors in Indiana where he
worked as a fork truck operator,
former member of the Hinton Elks
Lodge and a member of the Mt.
Pisgah United Methodist Church of
Hilldale. Enjoyed watching
television shows especially westerns
and stock car racing but most of all
he loved spending time with his
family, friends and grandchildren.
Preceded in death by one
daughter, Kristi Mac Epling.
Those left to cherish his memory
include his loving wife of 50 years,
.Shirley Epling of,Hil!dale; three
Shilts and husband Eric of Indiana
and Nicki Jackson and husband
Terry of Indiana; six grandchildren,
Bryce Burton, Cassidi Burton, Zach
Shills, Zane Shills, Lucas Shilts and
Morgan Shirley; one brother, Donzie
Epling of Indiana and several aunts,
uncles and cousins including one
special aunt, Ginny Gadd Tedrow.
Funeral services were held 2:00
p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the
Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors
Chapel with Pastor Betty Shields
officiating. Friends called from 1:00
p.m. until service time on
Sunday, March 4 at the funeral
home.
Arrangements were by the
Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors of
Hinton.
Condolences may be sent to the
family at www.ronaldmeadows
fp.com
KENNETH A. MEADOR
Kenneth Abe Meador. Ahusband.
A Poppi. A father A brother. A man's
man that will be forever missed.
Kenny (aka Pig) passed away
Monday, February 26th after a long,
noble fight following complications
from surgery. It comes as no surprise
to those that knew him he kept his
willful spirit with him throughout
his entire life, including these last
weeks. He was playful and gen6rous
and the greatest gift he gave us all
was the gift of unconditional love.
Born October 4, 1951 at home in
Jumping Branch, Summers County
to Odie and Doris Jean Meador, he
learned young the value of hard
work. He owned and managed Odie
Meador Lumber Company for many
years. He completed a full time
puzzles, fishing the Bluestone,
watching Westerns between
afternoon naps and enjoying the
laughter of his grandsons.
He is survived in death by his wife
Marilyn Kay Meador, daughters
Cami Meador (son in law: David
Sitton) and Alison Steele, sister
Diannia Perdue (brother in law:
Stanley Perdue) and grandsons
Mead (2 years) and Ward Sitton (7
months) plus his energetic
schnauzers: Sparky and Groovy. He
is preceded in death by his parents
Odie and Doris Jean Meador, his
brother Larry Meador and his
daughter Mandi Ellen Meador.
Private graveside services and
burial were held at 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the
Meador Family Cemetery at Nimitz
with Pastor Robbie Merritt
officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Online condolences at www.
pivontfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were by Pivonl~
Funeral Home, Hinton, WV.
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EVENTS AT ALDERSON
ARTISANS GALLERY
The Alderson Artisans Gallery is
pleased to announce a showing of
intricate, traditional geometric art
by guest artisan, Cathy Boone.
Original works will be available for
viewing and sale in the gallery. Her
works will be on display from
December 1, 2017 through March
30, 2017. Gallery hours are
Thursday and Friday from 11-4,
Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday
from 12-4. The gallery will have
extended hours and be open Tuesday
through Sunday between
Thanksgiving and Christmas. The
Alderson Artisans Gallery is a
cooperative non-profit organization.
Visit our website http://
www.aldersongallery.com for a list of
current artists.
career as an Engineer with CSX
Railroad and retired a little over a LENTEN FISH FRY
year ago. St. Patrick's Catholic Church is
In addition to his professional gearing up for our annual Lenten
career he was a full time family man Fish Fry. Dinners will be held on
and food enthusiast rarely missing March 16, this year. Plan to come
a family cook-out. He earned a join us for a great meal at a great
million mile badge driving back and price! This year's menu will include
forth between WV and NC visiting Fish (fried or baked), Coleslaw, Au
his daughters and grandsons. He Gratin Potatoes or Rice Pilaf, Sweet
spent new found time in retirement Rolls, Dessert and Drink for $10 per
working alongside Kay at the dinner. Eat in or Take Out each
Double K Farm gardening, Friday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. We
completing the edges of jig saw hope to see you there.
Tues. March 6, 2018 Hinton News 3
The Capitol Report- Delegate Jeff Campbell
March 5, 2018
One week remains as the 2018
regular session winds down. Here
are some of the happenings around
the capitol EDUCATION - Here we
go " again. It appeared a couple of
times last week that our teacher
work stoppage would end.
On Tuesday, representatives from
AFT, WVEA, and WVSSPA
announced a verbal agreement has
been made with Governor Jim
Justice to get teachers and students
back to school.
The agreement included a five
percent pay raise for school
employees and a three percent hike
for state employees. I voted yes, and
the House of Delegates passed HB
4145, 98-1, on Wednesday. Little did
we know the pay raise that had
strong bipartisan support would
linger in the Senate through the
weekend. For some reason, the
Senate leadership refused to take
action on the bill until it went
through the Finance Committee on
Saturday afternoon.
This Senate delay has cost a
minimum of five days (as of Monday,
March 5) of getting schools started
back up again, and possibly several
more; by not approving the deal
immediately.
The Senate Finance Committee
amended the bill, passing 9-8, and
adjusted the pay raises to four
percent across the board for school
and state employees. It went to the
Senate floor for a full vote.
Many Delegates went inside, the
Senate chamber to watch the debate
and wait for the vote, eventually
passing, 21-13. Immediately after
the vote, we walked back to the East
wing io get ready to vote on the
Senate changes to HB 4145. We
waited. And waited. And waited some
more. That's when it got a little crazy
at the capitol. I was in the office of
~ Marion. Coum~ty Delegate Mike,
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The Summers County Historical
Society and The Hilltop Cemetery
are writing a book on the Hilltop
Cemetery located on Elk Knob Road.
Sale of Book funds will be added to
the mutual fund for upkeep of the
cemetery.
If you have any information like
stories, obituaries, or old pictures
that could be published in the book
mail them to Bobby Cox, P. O. Bbx
366, Hinton WV. 25951. We have the
final say on what material is used.
Pictures can be copied and return
mail.
CFM House Museum
The Campbell-Flannagan-
MurreH' House {YIuseum at 422
Summers St in Historic Downtown
Hinton is open for free tours. Call
for appointments for a free tour. For
more information call 304-466-5769,
or visit our websitre at: cfndfmh.org
Caputo when word reached the January. There has long been
House that, essentially, th6 Senate inconsistency across the state in the
made a mistake. A major mistake, way each county handles the final
The Senate amendment to make the day of the filing period.
pay raises four percent was not Some County Clerk offices are
submitted, open, some are closed. Those that are
Instead, Senate leadership filed open have office hours that may be
the original five percent increase different from one county to the
without checking the numbers, other. Bac.k in the 1990s, the Circuit
When the bill made its way from the Clerk office was responsible for
Senate to the House, the mistake handling political filings. Our former
was noticed there. Instead of State Senator, Ron Miller, served as
accepting it, HB 4145 was sent back Greenbrier County Circuit Clerk
to the Senate. from 1993 to 1998. I remember him
Going against the rules of the keeping the office open until
body, the Senate leadership amended midnight to allow last minute
the bill a second time to the four opportunities to run for office, lvoted
percent and sent it back to the yes on HB 4571, and it passed, 96-3.
House. The House unanimously This piece of legislation would
refused to concur with the Senate's require County Clerk offices
version of a four percent pay raise, statewide to be open from 9 a.m. to
94-0. Conferees from both chambers 12 Noon on the last day for political
will meet to try to reach an filings.
agreement. The Secretary of State office will
Senate President Mitch be open from 9 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. and
Carmichael appointed senators paperwork can still be mailed,
Craig Blair, Ryan Ferns, and Robert provided it is postmarked by the
Plymale. Speaker of the House Tim deadline date. I don't think it is
Armstead appointed delegates Bill unreasonable to have statewide
Anderson, Brent Boggs, and Paul uniformity on this issue. Political
Espinosa. No one knows how or when candidate filings require the
this will end. But for the second time paperwork to be notarized. It is
in less than two weeks, the Senate nearly impossible to find a notary on
has voted to cut five percent pay raise a Saturday
proposals to four percent, in most small towns in West
The first time it was accepted by Virginia. Yes, candidates do have
the House majority. Not the second three weeks to file for office. But the
time. This all falls on the Senate last day is the last day is the last day.
leadership team that failed to take It's good, open government. If
immediate action, delaying it from someone works the sam~ hours as
Wednesday until Saturday, while the county courthouse is open, this
making changes that are not gives those candidates a fair
acceptable to the Governor, the opportunity to fire at the County
House, county school Clerk office.
superintendents across the state, not It now moves to the Senate. Over
to mention teachers and other public the next couple of days, I received
employees affected by this all. We congratulations from House
had a deal at five percent. Not four colleagues on both sides of the aisle,
.MY FIRST BILL PASSES THE telling me how
HOUSE - Last Wednesday, the rare it is for a first-year Delegate
House passed HB 4571, relating to to get a bill passed I'm very proud
the final day of filing announcements to have it happen on Day 50.
of candidates for a political office. WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS -
During every even numbered year, Let's keep our fingers crossed for
we have state and county elections some potentially very exciting news
in West Virginia. for the Spa City next week. One hint
Candidates have a three-week this piece of legislation has been a
window to file for office with the long time coming.
County Clerk, Secretary of State, or Proudly serving my hometown
by mail. My bill, which had 42ndDistrictcountiesofGreenbrier,
bipartisan co-sponsors and support, Monroe and Summers!
would require the County Clerks Delegate Jeff Campbell
across our state to have office hours Room 150R, Building 1 State
for the purpose of filing for political Capitol Complex Charleston, WV
office on the final day of that period, 25305 Phone - 304--~40-3131
normally the last S~turday~of '~je~campbell@~hous~:gow ~ ,~,
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Friday, March :. "
Eat in or take out from 4 PM to 7 PM
Meat includes: Fish (.Fried or Baked), Cole Slaw,
Au Gratin Potatoes or Rice Pilaf, Sweet Roll, Dessert and Drink
$10 per dinner
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