Condolences to the family of Windal Wilkie Barker, of Nellis, who passed away May 12 at the age of 67.
Sympathy to the family of Shirley Harrison, of Ashford, who passed away May 9 at the age of 49.
Congratulations to Chad Smith, of Nellis, who will graduate from Sherman High School on May 22. He plans to join the Army National Guard after graduation. He is the son of Ronnie and Dena Smith and the brother of Colleen McClure and Carrie Butcher, all of Nellis. Good luck and best wishes with love, from Mom, Dad and family.
Roger T. Parsons II and Alicia D. Parsons, of Ashford, announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha B. Parsons, to Justin Dean Lutsy, son of Debbie Lutsy and the late Barry Lutsy. Wedding plans are being made for April 2009.
A family homecoming for the descendants of the late Jess and Clayte Estep is planned for June 28 at the Senior Citizens Building at Racine Park. All family members and friends are invited to attend the event beginning at noon.
Mothers were honored on Mother’s Day at Nellis Wesleyan Church. All mothers received a gift.
ANNIVERSARIES
Happy anniversary to Bruce and Pam Weaver, of Bloomingrose, who will celebrate their 37th year together May 27.
Jeff and Sheila Cooper, of Ashford, will celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary May 25.
Happy 10th anniversary to Roy and RheAnna Bowles Kirk, of Ashford, on May 23.
Happy 42nd anniversary wishes to Wilkie and Sue Barker, of Nellis, on May 27. They are the parents of Teresa, David, Terri and Kim.
Keith and Tracia Pauley will celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary May 26.
GET WELL
Get well wishes to Carl McCallister, of Ridgeview, who has been in the hospital.
Mike Graley, of Brounland, has been on the sick list. May he soon be well.
Brittany Evans, of Nellis, fell a few weeks ago and broke her arm. She is hoping to get the cast removed soon.
Jerry Shaw, a former pastor at Nellis Wesleyan Church, recently had knee surgery. Get well soon, Jerry!
BIRTHDAYS
Happy fourth birthday to Alex Colton Selbe, son of Chris and Terri Selbe, of Costa, on May 26. Alex has an older brother, Adam.
Happy birthday to Danny Elkins and Delbert Elkins, both of Wharton, from your family. Danny celebrated May 19; Delbert will celebrate May 27.
Happy birthday to Rob Nelson, of Danville, who will celebrate his 42nd birthday May 24.
Happy 58th birthday to Steve Martin, of Eastlake, Ohio.
Happy birthday to Junior Smith, of Costa, on May 26.
Justin Scott Evans, son of Bill and Mary Evans, of Charleston, will celebrate his 21st birthday May 24. Also celebrating the same day is his uncle, Scott Harless, of Hernshaw. His mom will celebrate May 26.
Happy eighth birthday to Ryan Joseph Caruthers on May 23. He is the son of Rodney and Donna Caruthers.
Happy birthday to Sue Pauley Barker, of Nellis, on May 21, from all of your friends.
Darlene Doss, of Danville, will celebrate her birthday May 22.
Happy birthday to Matthew Riggs, son of Peggy Riggs, of Ridgeview, and the late Ray Riggs, who will celebrate his 25th birthday May 23.
Happy birthday to Robbie Merritt on May 29.
Jenivee August, of Nellis, will celebrate another birthday May 23. We wish her a happy one.
Happy birthday to Matthew Kinder, who will celebrate his 21st birthday May 22.
Abagail Grace Harvath will celebrate her eighth birthday May 22.
Happy 27th birthday to Jeff Pauley on May 21.
Michael Harrah, of Comfort, will celebrate his 34th birthday May 27. Happy birthday, from Jessica. Also, happy birthday and I love you, daddy, from daughter Tarin.
Kevin Marcum will celebrate his 40th birthday May 21.
Birthday wishes are sent to Katherine Diane Kinzer, of Oklahoma City, Okla., who will celebrate May 23. She is the daughter of Joe and Kathy Kinzer and the granddaughter of George and Phyllis Kinzer, of Tampa, Fla.
Breanna Buskirk, of Nellis, will celebrate her 12th birthday May 23.
Tina Vickers, of Ridgeview, celebrated her 44th birthday May 17. Happy birthday, from Josie.
Joey Ward, of Ridgeview, will celebrate his birthday May 23.
Happy birthday to Ernie Pauley on May 24.
Glenn McCallister and his mother, Faye McCallister, both of Ridgeview, will celebrate their birthday May 27.
Happy 15th birthday to Jacob Tyler Lutsy, son of Robbie and Tracy Lutsy, who will celebrate May 25.
Derek Buzzard sends happy birthday wishes to the most wonderful wife in the world, Rebecca (Baire) Buzzard, of Nellis, on May 28. She will be the big 3-0!
Happy birthday to Eric Williams on May 25. He is the son of Brian and Anita Williams, of Charleston.
Birthday wishes are sent to Paul Kinzer, who will celebrate May 27. He is the son of George and Phyllis Kinzer, of Tampa, Fla.
Happy birthday to Robert Pauley, of South Charleston, who has a birthday on May 27. He resides with his wife, Deena, and daughter, Deanna.
Ashley Casto will celebrate her 24th birthday May 25.
Happy birthday to Jeff Woodrum, of Ashford, on May 25.
Roy Harless, of Murray, Ky., will celebrate his 75th birthday May 21.
Birthday wishes go to Bill Bowles Jr., of Drawdy, on May 21, from all of the Bowles family.
Wayne McDerment, of Ashford, will celebrate his 22nd birthday May 21. Happy birthday, Wayne!
Happy birthday to Trent Kirk on May 22.
Sheri Nicole Drain, of Toledo, Ohio, will celebrate her 26th birthday May 25. Happy birthday, Sheri!
Special happy birthday wishes to Virginia Belcher Lively, of Bloomingrose, on May 25.
That's all for this week. Don't forget to call me at (304) 836-5379 or write me at P.O. Box 102, Nellis, WV 25142 with any news that you would like to share. You also can e-mail me at ntmccomas@suddenlink.net. The deadline is 6 p.m. Thursday.
Take care until next time.



