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     James Earl  Houghton

     James Earl Houghton , 84, of Little Birch, WV died March 4, 2010. He was born September 20, 1925 in Clay Co., WV to the late Earl and Ottie DeMoss Houghton. James was a Baptist by faith and a WW II Navy Veteran. He was retired from Island Creek Coal Co.

    In addition to his parents; James was also preceded by his sisters; Nina Prospt, and Ida Mae Harris. He is survived by his loving wife of  65 years Opal Crites Houghton; six children; Lenord Wayne Houghton and wife Patty Harden of AK., Dana and Larry Houghton both of Little Birch, Gary Houghton and wife Peggy of Sutton, Sherry Houghton Long and husband Rodney of Gerrardstown, WV, and Theresa Houghton Murphy and husband Mark of Little Birch. Also his brother; Bob Houghton and wife Lena of Birch River, sisters; Olive Bragg and husband Sunny of Craigsviille, Anna Lea Larch and husband Roy of Doylestown, OH. 8 grandchildren;  2 step-grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren & 3 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Monday, March 8, 2010 1:00 pm at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home in Sutton. Friends may call 6-8pm Sunday Burial will be in the Beulah Baptist Cemetery at Spruce Run.

     Pearl P. "Tammy" Friend

     Pearl P. “Tammy” Friend, 49, of Sutton accepted the Lords offer of eternal peace and divine love, and ceased her short battle with breast cancer. Following a flawed test and diagnosis, Tammy’s breast cancer was not diagnosed until Dec. 2009. By that time the cancer was an advanced stage 4 and had metastasized. Though her fight was much too short- she fought back bravely. Tammy walked in the relay for life and a luminary will be lit in her memory. In the end she left this world peacefully with her husband and children by her side. Tammy was well known and loved by all who met her. For several years she worked at McDonald’s as the morning drive-thru server. She always had a smile and was quick to share a laugh. Most recently she worked in housekeeping at our local Allegheny Power-WV, American Water and Verizon buildings.  Tammy was the youngest of five children born to the late Harry and Ida Belle Dean, she was also preceded by her only sister Gloria Jenkins. He is survived by her husband Freddie Lewis Friend, Children: Troy J. Jones of Weston, and April D. Evans and husband Steven of Little birch, brothers; William and wife Vicky of Glenville, Harry and wife Ruth of Flatwoods, Terry and wife Linda of Burnsville, James L. of AZ., and Jimmy of Flatwoods and her lifelong friend Rebecca Gibson and husband Carl of Flatwoods, several nieces and nephews. and friends.  

   Funeral service were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010 at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home with Rev. Toby Mitchell officiating.  Burial was in the Morrison Ridge Cemetery.  Friends called from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton. 

            Donations may be made to American Cancer Society 301 RHL Boulevard Suites 6&7 Charleston, WV 25309.

     Marion Joyce Shaffer Lockard

     Marion Joyce Shaffer Lockard , 70, of Frametown died February 27, 2010 in, Laurel Nursing & Rehab Center in Big Otter, WV.  She was born July 17, 1939 in Wilsie, WV a daughter of the late Rex & Glenna Moyers Shaffer.  Also preceding her in death was her husband Donald Gid Lockard.

     She was a homemaker.

     She is survived by three sons: Don & wife Valli Lockard of Charleston, Richard and Michael Lockard both of Frametown, WV, daughter; Teresa Laxton and husband Tom of Duck, WV, sister; Marilyn Felix of Elyria, OH, grandchildren; Katrina Barry, of Ona, Elizabeth Neff and husband Hoy of Mt. Lookout, WV, D.J. Lockard of Teays Valley, WV, Katherine Smoll of Alderson, WV and her great-grandchildren; Jarrett W. Smoll, Myles Barry, Josh, Bailey, Kayson, and Angelica Neff.   

    Funeral service were held  1:00 pm. on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton.  Burial was in the Frame Cemetery, Frametown, WV.  Friends called from 6-8 pm on Friday.

     Freda Ann Simms

     Freda Ann Simms, 73, of Sutton died February 22, 2010 in CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV.  She was born July 30, 1936 in Wilsie, WV a daughter of the late Homer H. & Ressie Gay Hamrick Cook.  Also preceding her in death were her husband Theodore A. Simms;  2 sisters Hilda Allen and Jessie Cook; and one brother Edward Cook.

    She was a member of the Little Birch Community Church, Little Birch and a dispatcher for Braxton Co. EMS 911.

    She is survived by one son Bradley H. Simms of Sutton; 2 daughters Sandra Gail Belknap & husband Ronald of Sutton and Brenda Lea Estep & husband Larry of Huntington; 3 brothers Ford Cook of Sutton, Jim Cook of Gassaway and Jerden Cook of Rosedale; 3 grandchildren Matthew Belknap, Sara Belknap and Leigh Ann Estep; and 1 great grandchild Braelan Belknap and step-grand daughter Mercedes Braho.   

   Funeral service were held at 1:oo pm. on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton.  Burial was in the Frame Cemetery, Frametown, WV.  Friends called one hour prior to the service on Friday.

     Vaughn L. Davis

     Vaughn L. Davis, 75, of Birch River died February 21, 2010 in CAMC-General Division, Charleston.  He was born November 27, 1934, a son of the late John L. and Audra Stonestreet Davis.  Also preceding him in death were his first wife Wanda L. Martin Davis, daughter Tammy Hissam, and brother Gene Davis.

     He was an Army Veteran and an Iron Worker with Union 301, Charleston. 

     He is survived by his wife Darlene Whytsell Brown Davis; two sons Timothy J. Davis & wife Betsy and Thomas V. Davis & wife Bonnie both of Birch River; one daughters Teresa D. Davis Conrad & husband John of Birch River; one step-son Timothy Lee Brown of Georgia; one step-daughter Pamela Charity of Virginia;  son-in-law Alvin Hissam; Three brothers Paul Davis of Canfield and William “Bud” Davis of Birch River , and Jerry Floyd of Little Birch,; Three sisters  Mary Carder of Edmonds, WA , Betty Sprouse of Little Birch, and Jeanne Salisbury of Erbacon, WV; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and 6 step grandchildren.           

    Funeral service were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at the Birch River Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Murphey officiating.  Burial was in the Cox Cemetery, Birch River with military graveside rites by American Legion Post 33.  Friends  called from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 23 at Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton. 

     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Birch River Baptist Church, Birch River, WV or American Heart Association, P O Box 15120, Chicago, IL  60693.