Sympathy to the family of Jerry Wayne Barker of Wilson Mills, N.C., who passed away Sept. 2 at the age of 58. He was a brother to Wilkie Barker and Sydney Barker of Nellis, and James “Firebug” Barker of Ashford.
Sincere sympathy to the family of Ruby Aleshire Gentry of Summerset, Ky., formerly of Prenter, who passed away Sept. 14 at the age of 76.
Condolences to the family of Maxine Hill of Kanawha City who passed away Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the age of 85. Maxine was the wife of the late Eugene Hill, formerly of Ridgeview.
Deepest sympathy to the family of Gerald “Punk” Barker of Chicago, Ill. who passed away Sept. 28. He was the son of the late Denver and Fannie Barker of Ashford. “Punk” was a 1956 graduate of Sherman High School.
The Prenter Friendship Club held its monthly meeting on Sept. 20. Everyone enjoyed a good dinner and fellowship together. Attending were: Sandy Bartley, Billie Bender, Lou Ann Blehm, Debbie Green, Joy Nelson, Audrey Sands, Teresa Sands, and Gloria Yeager. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 11. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more info call 304-837-8284.
GET WELL
Continued get well wishes and prayers to Roger Barker of Costa as he recovers from injuries received in an auto accident a few weeks ago.
Lois Kinder of South Charleston is recovering after a fall at her home. Mrs. Kinder is formerly of Nellis and a retired Boone County school teacher. May she soon be well.
Pam Turley Shorkey of Costa recently had surgery, but is now doing better. Get well wishes from Cathy Morris and all your family and friends.
Get well wishes to Jason and Oma Kinder in Cleveland, Ohio, from Danny, Bonnie and Shirley in Ocala, Fla.
Continued get well wishes and prayers for Ronnie Massey of Seth, as he remains on the sick list.
ANNIVERSARIES
Butch and Genie Barker of Nellis will celebrate their 22nd wedding anniversary Oct. 8. Happy anniversary from all your family and friends.
Happy 41st wedding anniversary to Jerry and Connie Williams of Nellis on Oct. 11. They have one daughter, Angie.
Happy anniversary to Jon and Melinda Griffith of Drawdy who will celebrate their 21st year together Oct. 7.
David and Karen Woodrum of Parkersburg will celebrate 30 years together Oct. 11. They have two children, Michael and Courtney.
Happy 5th wedding anniversary to Robert and Angie Blaylock of Nellis who celebrate Oct. 8.
Happy anniversary to Jerry and Dawnett Bowman who will celebrate their 22nd year together Oct. 8.
Happy anniversary to Roger and Alicia Parsons of Ashford who will celebrate their 23rd year together Oct. 17.
Happy 19th anniversary to Scott and Tracy Perdue of North Augusta, S.C. on Oct. 14.
Celebrating their 34th wedding anniversary Oct. 9 were Nicky and Nan Hager of Seth. Happy anniversary from family and friends.
TRAVELING/VISITING
Jerry Walker of Nellis, his brother David Walker and wife, Pat, of Albany, Geo., visited the Nellis Church/Archives last Thursday. It was a nice visit, and they plan to come back on their next visit to Nellis.
BIRTHDAYS
Happy birthday wishes to Luke Austin Skeens who celebrates his 13th birthday Oct. 9. He is the son of Jim and Lynn Skeens of Sylvester. He has an older sister, Erika, and brother, Michael.
Happy birthday to Benjamin Joseph Browning, son of Billy Jo and Laura Browning of Nellis, on Oct. 11. He is the grandson of the late Harold and Georgia Browning.
Max Sponaugle of Cameron celebrates number 47 Oct. 11. Happy birthday from your brother Troy.
Happy 12th birthday to Andrew Chase Kinder, son of Danny and Missi Kinder, on Oct. 7.
Nancy Justice celebrates her birthday Oct. 12. Happy birthday, Nancy.
Happy 15th birthday to Seth Wayne Paris on Oct. 6.
Happy birthday to Jamie Maria Barker who will be 16 Oct. 12.
Todd Kinder of Costa will celebrate number 49 Oct. 11. He resides with his wife Mary Ann and two children, Brandon and Amy.
Happy birthday to Denise Marsh on Oct. 9. Denise is the daughter of Mary Hubbard of Charleston and the late Robert Hubbard.
Happy birthday to Virginia Doss of Nellis on Oct. 7. She is the daughter of Dola Kinder and the late Ray Kinder.
Connie Williams of Nellis celebrates her birthday Oct. 9. Happy birthday from all your friends.
Happy birthday to Matthew Mitchell on Oct. l0.
Celebrating his 52nd birthday Oct. 12 is Danny Kirk of Costa.
Happy birthday to Chad Smith in Albany, Geo., who will be 31 Oct. 10, from Bob and Ebby.
Happy 31st birthday to Mark Pauley of Nellis on Oct. 12. Also, happy birthday to Mark's dad, Gary, who celebrates Oct. 9.
Happy birthday to Judy Hall on Oct. 10 from family and friends who love you.
Caleb Krepps, son of Scott and Brenda Krepps of Fairmont, will celebrate his 21st birthday Oct. 12.
Dennis Cook of Ridgeview celebrates his birthday Oct. 10. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday to Dennis Hubbard of South Charleston on Oct. 7. He is the son of Mary Hubbard and the late Robert Hubbard.
Happy birthday to Jason Castle on Oct. 10.
Pamela Deickman of Toledo, Ohio celebrated her birthday Oct. 7. Happy birthday from all your relatives in West Virginia.
Sonny Kinder of Nellis celebrates another birthday Oct. 6. Happy birthday from all your family.
Happy 10th birthday to Jordan Thompson on Oct. 20. Jordan is the son of Brian Tucker of Danville and Amanda Thompson Hodge of Alabama. Happy birthday wishes from Mamaw Diane, Papaw Dickie, Mamaw Tina, and baby sister Brianna.
Jeremiah Doss, son of Lawrence and Virginia Doss of Costa, celebrates his 27th birthday Oct. 6.
Happy birthday to Chelsea Harless, daughter of Rick and Rosetta Harless of Costa, on Oct. 18.
Happy 17th birthday on Oct. 13 to Allison Hunter Dixon, daughter of Vic and the late Melissa Michael Dixon. Allison is the granddaughter of David and Judy Michael of Charleston.
Sonya and Tonya, twin daughters of David and Brenda Dolin of Camp Creek, will celebrate their birthday Oct. 15.
Beulah Baker of Hampton, Va., sends happy birthday wishes to her grandchildren, Mandy on Oct. 16, and Adam who celebrates Oct. 14. Mandy and Adam live at Racine.
Happy birthday wishes to Judy G. Spanuagle of Peytona who will be 64 Oct. 16.
Russell Armstrong of Ashford sends happy 50th birthday wishes to his wife Peggy on Oct. 24.
Happy birthday to Drema Bowles of Costa on Oct. 16.
Happy 5th birthday to Elijah Chance Gurski, son of Nick and Melinda Gurski of Peytona, on Oct. 18. He has an older brother, Zeke, and is the grandson of Charles and June Gurski of Nellis.
Birthday wishes to Deven Ray Hundley, son of Jamie Hundley and Jennifer Russell, who will be 11 years old Oct. 16; Jonna Beth Michael, daughter of Ruth Russell, on Oct. 18; and Autumn Leigh Holstine who will be 13 years old Oct. 31.
Happy birthday wishes to Kissme Rae Jarrell who celebrates her 20th birthday Oct. 16.
Happy 54th birthday wishes to Rev Ralph Wheeler on Oct. 18 from all your friends at Ashford.
Belated happy birthday to Lora Adkins of Beaver who celebrated her 50th birthday Sept. 26.
David Kinder, son of Sonny and Alice Kinder of Nellis, celebrates another birthday Oct. 18.
Happy birthday to Devan Davis who will celebrate Oct. 18. Devan is the daughter of Dawn Lutsy and Maurice Davis. Grandparents are Berthel and Cheryl Pauley of Nellis, Jimmy Lutsy of Charleston, and Morris and Lois Davis of Racine.
Jeff Nelson celebrates his 49th birthday Oct. 16. He is the principal at Nellis Elementary School. Happy birthday!!
Robert and Jacqueline Stringer will celebrate their 47th birthday Oct. 15. Happy birthday to both of you from family and friends.
James Holstein of Forrestville, Md. celebrates his birthday Oct. 18. James is a brother of Leonard Holstein of Westerville, Ohio. They are formerly of Ridgeview.
Happy birthday to Nick Woodrum who will be 24 years old Oct. 18. He is the son of Rick and Drema Woodrum.
Happy birthday wishes to Bryan Elkins, former principal of Nellis Elementary School, who celebrates Oct. 19.
Happy birthday to Jean Kirk of Ashford who celebrates Oct. 15.
Robert Wayne Stringer will celebrate his 23rd birthday Oct. 16.
Happy 17th birthday to Julia K. Neal of Indiana on Oct. 17. She is the daughter of Donnie and Bobbie Neal and the granddaughter of Bobby and Kay Tackett of Costa.
Happy birthday to Krista Arbogast on Oct. 17.
Jeffery Cooper celebrates his birthday Oct. 18. He is the son of Jeff and Sheila Cooper of Ashford.
The family of Wanda Green Tudor wish her a happy birthday Oct. 19. They all love you.
Happy birthday wishes to Fred Darby who celebrates another birthday Oct. 17.
Megan Chambers, daughter of Greg and Donna Chambers recently celebrated her 19th birthday.
Happy 54th birthday to Jim Turley of Ridgeview on Oct. 14 from your family.
That's all for this week. Be sure to call (304)836-5379 or write P.O. Box 102, Nellis. WV 25142 with any news you'd like to share. You can also e-mail me at ntmccomas@suddenlink.net.
The deadline is 6 p.m. Wednesday. Take care until next time.






