Esther L. Coffman, 84, of Normalville, died Monday, March 1, 2021, in Eicher’s Family Home. She was preceded in death by brothers John, Herman, Joseph, Charles, James & Bernard; sisters Eleanor Hageman, Odelia Stevenson, Clara Murray, Maryann Martin, Agnes Daniel & Theresa Ward; daughter-in-law Toni Boone. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, having served 39 months in the South Pacific Theatre. All Obituaries - Kroeze-Wolffis Funeral Home, Inc. offers a variety of funeral services, from traditional funerals to competitively priced cremations, serving Fremont, MI and the surrounding communities. Tim graduated from C-K High School. Russell W. Hillis Sr. PHOENIX — Graveside service for Russell W. Hillis Sr., 67, of Fort Defiance, was held Feb. 23 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. He was 96 years of age. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. Russell J. Woodrow, Jr., 83, of Dresden, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Genesis Hospital. Michael J. Fulwood Funeral Service Licensee on March 9, 2021 WHITEVILLE — Theresa Lynn Stocks Andrews, 64, formerly of Ash, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, following a brief illness. OKOLONA – Eva J. Gettis-Jacobs, 85, passed away on February 18, 2021, in Duluth, Ga. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 P.M., Monday, March 8, 2021 at Kenova United Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Richards and Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Dr. Branson’s personal pursuits were supplemented by his advocacy for higher education. Private burial will be in Dock’s Creek Cemetery. Natoma- Leo J “Jay” Russell passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington P.O. Herman Branson spent the remainder of his life in Silver Spring, Maryland, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Survivors include a son Robert Travis and daughter Karen Teach. After working with Linus Pauling, Herman Branson returned to his position at Howard University as a full professor of Physics and Chairman of the Physics Department. Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 8, 2021 at the church. She had attended the Baptist Church. Moose is also survived by his brother, Tim Butler (Barb) and his sister Melinda Rakes (John) of Catlettsburg. We also offer funeral pre-planning and carry a wide selection of caskets, vaults, urns and burial containers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ivan and Gloria McGlone Scholarship Fund at Russell High School 709 Red Devil Lane Russell, Ky. 41169. Dr. Branson continued to research and published more than one hundred articles in his lifetime. Leo J “Jay” Russell. Interment with masonic rites will be conducted at Dock’s Creek Cemetery. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. We also offer funeral pre-planning and carry a wide selection of caskets, vaults, urns and burial containers. He was a member of the Kentucky High School Hall of Fame, Russell Hall of Fame and Russell Athletic Hall of Fame. Mary Lou J. Coblentz, 85, of Cheyenne passed away February 25, 2021 at Davis Hospice Center. The family would like to thank Darcy and Amanda with Hopsice of Huntington for their compassionate care. Forego a bottle of soda and donate its cost to us for the information you just learned, and feel good about helping to make it available to everyone! Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. After high school Betty began to establish her life based on two simple principles faith and family. Browse the most recent Minneapolis, Minnesota obituaries and condolences. Mask and social distancing will be required. All Obituaries - Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home offers a variety of funeral services, from traditional funerals to competitively priced cremations, serving Tell City, IN and the surrounding communities. Due to the current pandemic all services will be private. She was a member of the Ceredo Church of Christ, the Red Hat Society and worked with Wayne County Special Olympics for years. All Obituaries - Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, ltd. offers a variety of funeral services, from traditional funerals to competitively priced cremations, serving Mansfield, OH and the surrounding communities. Your family owned hometown funeral home serving the Ceredo-Kenova area since 1922. The family thanks you for all the texts, calls and social media posts expressing your sympathy. The family will hold a private celebration of Charles’s life on September 12 at Hill Cemetery in Coleman, Texas. and grew up in Happy Hollow, Kenova, WV; daughter of the late Opal Riggs Plyburn and her late step-father Pearley Plyburn and the late Martin Teach. Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova is assisting the family. Born July 1, 1940 in Wayne County to the late Paris and Sabra Rowe. After a primary and elementary education, Branson attended Virginia College (now Virginia State University). Hilary J. Bonin Funeral home has been servicing the Hazleton area since 1885. He was a volunteer for many years at Cabell Huntington Hospital providing words of encouragement, humor and prayers to those in need. To find a florist, accommodations or restaurants in the Lyons area, click here. We also offer funeral pre-planning and carry a wide selection of caskets, vaults, urns and burial containers. Friends may call from 2-3:00 P.M. Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. CDC guidelines will be observed with mask and social distancing required. Topics included, physics, biology, science education, and the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). When he passed away on June 7, 1995 at the age of 80, he left behind a legacy of science, activism, and tolerance. Herman Rowe, 80, passed away at home surrounded by his family on February 13,2021. Obituaries. Louise A. Bartlett Clarks Hill - Louise A. Bartlett, 95, of Clarks Hill, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Creasy Springs Health Campus. Survivors include his beloved wife Nellie Dean Gilkerson; one daughter Pamela Gilkerson; three sons Jamie Gilkerson, Glendal Dean and Kevin Dean; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers Roger Gilkerson and Ike Gilkerson and a host of other family and friends. GenForum is the ultimate research resource with over 14,000 online forums devoted to genealogy, including surnames, U.S. states, countries, and general topics. Moose is survived by 3 children: Tiffany Butler and Anthony Butler (Miranda) of Catlettsburg, and Logan Weaver, of Gastonia, North Carolina, also 7 grandchildren: Kyleigh Butler, Bryson Butler, Jaedyn White, Gavyne White, and Gage Butler, of Catlettsburg, and Rhylen Weaver and Annistyn Weaver, of Gastonia, North Carolina. Graveside service will be conducted 3:30 P.M. Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the Davis Cemetery on Davis Branch in Prichard with Brother Roy Akers officiating. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years Betty Lorine Barry Rakes; son Jeff Rakes; brothers Willie, Ray and Elza Rakes and son-in-law Terry Methax. 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Known for discovering the Alpha Helix, a common protein structure, Dr. Herman Branson was a pioneer in biophysics. Our Family History. Russell was born June 28, 1937 in Bolivar, Ohio to the late Russell J. and Margaret S. (Britt) Woodrow, Sr. Send Condolences . Obituaries and death notices from the Portland Press Herald Herman spent his life working on his farm, hunting and building his successful excavating business, H. Rowe Excavating. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother James Bernard Gilkerson; two daughters Paula Gilkerson and Susie Charles; one son Gary Dean and a grandson Matt Charles. To share a memory of Moose, or to express a condolence to the family, please visit www.rollinsfh.com. J.F. She was born April 6, 1925, in Barren County, KY, to t Lewis was a mold maker with Owens-Illinois and retired from the Wayne County Board of Education. Online condolences may be expressed at rollinsfh.com. Cynthia Jean Sayre Bailey,82, of Kenova, W.Va. passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at her residence. Ted had an Insurance and Income Tax business in Kenova for several years. She is available to conduct funerals and memorial services by request. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Marine Corp. Ivan was a Huntington police officer then coached at Vinson and at Russell for 38 years. Linus Pauling initially dismissed Branson’s work, saying that the shape of Branson’s coil was impossible. CLOSE . In addition to his parents, Russell is also preceded in death by his siblings, Ed Woodrow, Bill Woodrow, Marcia Osborne, and Janey Woodrow. In 1970, Branson assumed the position of President at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania where he served until his retirement in 1985. Questions? Betty was born in October of 1929 to the late Everett and Birdie Noble in Wayne County WV. Elder John J. Johnson Sr. was born to the late Reverend Asey Johnson and Bertha Lee Small in Swifton, Arkansas on March 19, 1944. When he passed away on June 7, 1995 at the age of 80, he left behind a legacy of science, activism, and tolerance. Home. Mask and social distancing will be required. She was born May 10, 1935 in Greeley, CO to Lewis and Marian Cox. Contact us at: rollinsfuneralhome@zoominternet.net. She was a cherished wife, mom, maw-maw, grandma, great-grandma, great-great grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. Burial will be completed at Haws and Rowe Family Cemetary with Herman taking one final trip on his tractor. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife Gloria Jeffers McGlone; grandson Kevin McGlone, three sisters Alfreda McGlone, Fannie McGlone and Annie Taylor and three brothers Jack Moore, Fred McGlone and Walt McGlone Survivors include his wife Jill Hatfield McGlone; son, Ivan Randall McGlone (Susie); daughter, Tonya Wells; grandchildren Kristina McGlone, Mallory Watts (Jeremy), Anthony Wells (Nicole), Ashley Thompson (Morgan); great-grandchildren Kevin Payton, Clay Payton, Fiona Watts, Emmy Watts and Rhett Watts, three step sons Mickey Benton (Barb), Ron Benton (Matt) and David Benton (Travis) and sister-in-law Priscilla McGlone. He was the … Tony Marshall Butler (“Moose”) 54, of Catlettsburg, passed away suddenly February 11, 2021. Survivors include his children Debbie Rakes Methax and Scott Rakes (Tonya); four grandchildren Jimmy Methax (Lisa), Jamey Methax Holt, Zachery Rakes and Isaac Rakes; great-grandchildren Bailey Swanson, Mackenzie Methax, Joshua Methax; daughter-in-law Stacie Rakes; several nieces and nephews; and many cherished friends. passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his residence. All Obituaries - Harman Wright Mortuary & Crematory offers a variety of funeral services, from traditional funerals to competitively priced cremations, serving Beatrice, NE and the surrounding communities. Along with a neice, several nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Here, Branson focused on the structure of proteins. He is survived by his brother, Robert Jack Marks and his sister, AlyceLynn North. Services will be held Saturday February 20, 2021 2pm at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV with visitiation one hour prior. Roger Waters and Wayne Knoth officiating. She was the salutatorian graduate of the 1946 class Buffalo (Wayne) High School. Continue reading “McGlone, Clyde I”. BlackPast.org is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. “Herman Branson, 80, a Scientist Who Headed Lincoln University,” The New York Times, June 13, 1995, https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/13/obituaries/herman-branson-80-a-scientist-who-headed-lincoln-university.html; LINUS PAULING: CRANK OR GENIUS? Betty left this world and all its physical pain and sorrows to claim her heavenly reward with her LORD Jesus on February 16, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Moose was preceded in death by his parents, James Marshall Butler and Pansy Eileen (Boyd) Butler, both of Catlettsburg. He is predeceased by his wife, Josephine (Cinelli). March 4, 2021. Herman Rowe, 80, passed away at home surrounded by his family on February 13,2021. passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. Lewis Nelson, Jr.,71, of Huntington, W.V. Due to the current COVID-19 conditions and restrictions there will be a private family service at a later date. In 1939, he received a Ph.D. and started a career in academia. Proud and loving grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a self-employed farmer and a World War II veteran. Ken Perkins has owned and operated the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham for 35 years. Contact Us Peter Smetana. At her request there will be no public services. John was the devoted husband of Ethel B. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Huntington. Born July 1, 1940 in Wayne County to the late Paris and Sabra Rowe. His process used mathematics to determine possible helical structures that would fit the x-ray data, as well as chemical restrictions that had been outlined by Pauling. A daughter of the late Alexander and Helen (Kunes) Rebo, she was born on March 11, 1955 in St. Marys, PA. On October 22, 1977 she married Ronald E. Bussoletti, who survives in Weedville. All flowers, sympathy plants and fruit baskets ordered by the Sympathy Store are hand delivered by a local florist. During his tenure in the academy, Herman Branson held several leadership positions. He would serve, nearly uninterrupted, in this capacity from 1941 to 1968. Graveside service will be conducted at noon Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Dock’s Creek Cemetery with Pastor Mark Booth officiating. Burial was in Glenn's Chapel Cemetery in Lyon County. He loved any, and all animals, muscle-cars, movies, and spending time with family and friends. When Linus Pauling received a Nobel Prize for his contribution to Chemistry in 1954, Branson was not credited for his contribution. ; grandsons Matthew and Brian Fabino and Justin Daniels. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Monday January 20, 2020 at the Whelan Funeral Home 515 Cooper St (Between Bay & Lyon) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral service will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the Russell High School Gymnasium. In 1969, he became one of the founders of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education. Cherished by too many Paquette s, Shadid s, Hale s and Daignault s to list. In 1948, Branson took leave from Howard to enter into partnership with Linus Pauling at the California Institute of Technology. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A “Celebration Of Life” memorial service will be held on Wednesday February 24, 2021, from 5PM-7PM at Rollins Funeral Home, located at 1822 Chestnut Street Kenova, West Virginia. Herman Branson spent the remainder of his life in Silver Spring, Maryland, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.