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Crook, E-mail address: vfcrook @earthlink.net unless otherwise noted. *********************************************************************** *********************************************************************** Greenbrier County, West Virginia - Obituaries - *M* Surnames From THE GREENBRIER INDEPENDENT - Sept. 6, 1963 RITES HELD FOR REBECCA J. MORRISON Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca Jane MORRISON, 90, of East Rainelle, were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home Chapel in East Rainelle with the Rev. Henry LOVING in charge. Burial was in the End of the Trail Cemetery near Clintonville. She died early Saturday in the Ronceverte Hospital following a long illness. Born May 25, 1873, at Blue Sulphur Springs, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. FORREN. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of East Rainelle. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Clara B. HICKS, East Rainelle; and Mrs. Cleo N. COFF of Lewisburg; a son, Lawrence MORRISON, East Rainelle; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. (Submitted by Jeanne Webb Gadd, , April 1998.) ************************************************************************* Mrs. Rebecca WHANGER MORGAN died suddenly at her home in Ronceverte, on Tuesday, Nov 1, 1921, aged 74 years and eleven months. Her ancestors were among the early settlers of the country and a sturdy race of people. In 1865, she was united in marriage to Albert MORGAN, who preceded her to the grave a number of years ago. To this union were born thirteen children, ten of whom survive, namely: Mrs. D. A. SHERWOOD, Mrs. Walter M. SHERWOOD, Mrs. Mat BOWDEN, Mrs. Charles BROWN, and Lewis, Ernest and Homer MORGAN all of this community, and Mrs. John CLOVID , of Fayette county. She is also survived by 36 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. After funeral services by her pastor, Rev W A GROGG, assisted by Rev. F P SYDENSTRICKER, the remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband in the cemetery at Ketron church. (Submitted by Vicki Ferguson, , July 1998.) ************************************************************************* OBIT: WEST VIRGINIA NEWS: Mrs. Rebecca Jane Morgan, wife of A. J. Morgan, who resides two miles east of Ronceverte, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 1923. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, four sons and one daughter, fifteen grandchildren, one sister and two brothers and a host of friends. She had not been in good health for several years, but for the last three months and a half she had been confined to her bed. She bore her affliction patiently and said she was ready to go. Mrs. Morgan united with the Primitive Baptist Church about forty-five years ago and ever after lived a Christian life. When the appointed time came, God called her up higher to be with him. Mother is gone; she is not dead but sleepeth. She has only gone on before us, awaiting the glorious resurrection. May He prepare all her children to meet Mother. May we as a family be caught up with Mother: to meet Jesus with all our loved ones and ever be with Him. She was laid to rest in the family burying ground, beside her father and mother, with a large number of relatives and friends present. Mrs. Morgan was 64 years, 2 months and 21 days of age, and is survived by her husband and the following children: D. W. Morgan and M. F. Morgan, of Ronceverte: J. L. Morgan of Hinton; Mrs. C. E. Long of Backbone, VA and Hubert, at home, all of whom where at the burial. Verse after the Obit: Dearest Mother thou hast left us and our loss we deeply feel, But it's God that has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal Yet again we hope to meet thee, when the day of life is fled When in heaven in joy to greet thee where no farewell tear is shed. Init. D.W.M. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , September 20, 1998] *************************************************************************** OBIT: After about two years of suffering, A. J. Morgan, a prominent citizen of near Whitcomb, this county, passed to his reward on Wednesday, April 29, 1925, at the ripe old age of 75 years, six months and 13 days. At the age of about 25 years, he was married to Miss Rebecca Jane Honaker who died two years ago. To this union five children were born, viz; D. W. Morgan, M. E. Morgan and Hubert Morgan of Ronceverte; J. L. Morgan of Hinton, and Mrs. C. E. Long of Moss Run, Virginia. All are living. Mr. Morgan became a Christian and united with the Primitive Baptist church when a young man. Services were conducted both at the home and cemetery by Rev. A. W. Campbell of Luray, Virginia, afterward which the remains were laid to rest in the Honaker Cemetery near Whitcomb, his late home. Mr. Morgan was an upstanding useful citizen, a good neighbor, and thoroughly good man. He will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , September 20, 1998] *************************************************************************** OBIT: Glenna J. Morgan-Fairlea-Mrs. Glenna Jane Morgan, 86, died Sunday, Oct. 27, in a Fairlea care center. Born April 8, 1905, at Ronceverte, she was the daughter of the late James D. and Alice Morgan Honaker. Mrs. Morgan was a lifelong resident of Ronceverte, was a member of the Greenbrier Regular Baptist Church and was a former member of the Eastern Star in Hinton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie H. Morgan, Sr. in 1975; two sisters, Margaret Toothman and Pauline Bland and a brother, Woodrow Honaker. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Peggy) Webb of Fairlea and Sheldon (Jean) Michelinie of Fairlea; a son, Lonnie H. Morgan, Jr. of Clifton Forge, VA; two sisters, Blanche Shafer of Caldwell and Christine Morgan of Alderson; eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Greenbrier regular Baptist Church, Ronceverte with Brother Earl McGuffey and Brother Gary Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem Presbyterian Church, Organ Cave. Friends may call 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home, Ronceverte. Any donations of sympathy may be made to the Seneca Trail Christian Academy, a ministry of the Greenbrier Regular Baptist Church. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , January 1, 1999] *************************************************************************** Obit: White Sulphur Springs, WV-no date-James Edward Matheney, 82, of White Sulphur Springs, died Thursday in Greenbrier Valley Hospital, Fairlea, following a short illness. Mr. Matheney was born April 11, 1894 in Sweet Springs, a son of the late Robert and Aneta Matheney. He was a retired railroad man and a veteran of World War I. He attended the Chruch of God on Tuckahoe Road. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Leoda (Pettie) Matheney, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Janice Baker, White Sulphur Springs; one brother Robert Matheny, Alleghany, VA; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Mitchell, Alleghany, VA and Mrs. Virgie Mundy of Belle and two grndsons. The funeral service will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Shanklin Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gleason Dale and the Rev. W. J. Mullins officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Arthur Baker, Dewey Kirk, Cary Kirk, --unfinished. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , January 1, 1999] *************************************************************************** OBIT: 14 June 1978, Alleghany-Samuel Robert Matheny, 94, of Alleghany, died Tuesday night at his home following a short illness. Mr. Matheny was born Feb. 24, 1884 at Sweet Springs, WV, a son of the late Amos Joseph and Anetta Armentrout Matheny. He was a retired railroad telegraph operator. Surviving are four sons, Robert Earl Matheny, Luning, Nevada; Jack Edward Matheny, Richmond, Walter Carroll Matheny, Hebron, Ind., and Harry Meredith Matheny, Roseville, Calif; five daughters, Mrs. June Anetta Carter, Lynchburg, Miss Ethel Jane Matheny, Washington, D.C., Mrs. Edith V. Wachtman, Rockville, MD, Mrs. Nellie Warren Waddle, Kingsport, TN and Mrs. Shirley M. Case, Alleghany; two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Mundy, Hinton, WV and Mrs. Nellie Mitchell, Alleghany; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body is at the Shanklin Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs, WV. ALSO: Samuel Robert Matheny, age 94, of Alleghany, VA died Tuesday, June 13, at his home follwing a short illness. Born Feb. 24, 1884, at Sweet Springs, he was a son of the late James Joseph and Anetta Armentrout Matheny. Survivors include four sons, Robert Earl of Luning, Nev., Jack Edwin of Richmond, VA, Walter Carroll of Hebron, Ind. and Harry Meredith Matheny of Rosedale, Calif.; five daughters, Mrs. June Anetta Carter of Lynchburg, VA, Miss Ethel Jane Matheny of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Edith V. Watchman of Rockville, MD, Mrs. Nellie Warren Waddle of Kingsport, TN and Mrs. Shirley M. Case of Alleghany; two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Mundy of Hinton and Mrs. Nellie Mitchell of Alleghany; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Matheny was a retired railway telegrapher operator. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, June 16, in Shanklin Funeral Home Chapel at White Sulphur Springs. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery at White Sulphur Springs. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , January 12, 1999] *************************************************************************** OBIT: D. W. Morgan, Telegraph Operator, Ronceverte, WV, died Oct 10. He was born July 20, 1884, and came to the Chesapeake and Ohio (Railroad) July 19, 1906--rendering twenty years of faithful service. Surviving are his wife, three sons and one daughter, all of Ronceverte. (David Wilbur Morgan) [Submitted by Louise Perkins , January 12, 1999] *************************************************************************** OBIT: Nina Lee, the one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Morgan of East Ronceverte died Sunday night of acute indigestion and the funeral took place Tuesday. The burial was in the Honaker graveyard in the county. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , January 12, 1999] *************************************************************************** Robert Myers-Ronceverte, W.VA-Robert Myers, 56, of Ronceverte, died Wednesday in Greenbrier Valley Hospital, Fairlea, following a short illness. Mr. Myers, who was known as "Tuck", was a lifelong resident of Ronceverte. He was owner and operator of Fyr-Fyter Sales and Service; a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the American Legion and the Ronceverte Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Myers; a son, Bobby G. Myers, Ronceverte; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Myers, Ronceverte; one brother, Charles Myers, Colorado Springs, Colo., and two grandchildren. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Trinity United Methodist Church, with the Rev. James Sell officiating. Interment will be in Coffman Cemetery. The body is at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home, where friends may call at any time. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Friday, May 23, 1973. [Submitted by Louise Perkins , January 12, 1999] ***************************************************************************