In Memoriam

In Memoriam

“What we have once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
- Helen Keller

This list is in honor of those alumni & friends of West Virginia State who have passed away. If you have a name that should be added to this list, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 304.766.4121 or email Amber Cunningham at amber.cunningham@wvstateu.edu.

 

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In Memoriam Herman G. Canady 6/20/2024  
HERMAN G. CANADY, JR., was born on December 18, 1936, in Charleston, WV, the second child of Dr. Herman George Canady, Ph.D., and Julia Witten Canady. He departed this life on June 12, 2024, at the age of 87.
Herman married the love of his life, Barbara, almost 59 years ago. They had three daughters.
Judge Canady attended State High School in Institute, WV. Canady was the first African American student to attend Charleston High School. He obtained a B.A. from Northwestern University and a law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law where he was the second African American student to graduate.
He was the first African American lawyer to work for the Legal Aid Society of Charleston, representing low-income clients. Before being appointed to the bench, Judge Canady was an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Kanawha County. During his years as an attorney, he practiced before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Canady was appointed to the position of Circuit Judge of Kanawha County by then Governor Jay Rockefeller in March 1982. Judge Canady was the first African American to hold that position. Canady was elected to the position in 1984, 1992 and in 2000. He was selected as the Chief Judge in the Circuit by his colleagues in 1989 and served in that capacity again in 1998. He also sat by special assignment on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Supreme Court of Appeals. He was well respected and thoughtful, and served with distinction, treating everyone with civility and respect. He always carried a concern for the less fortunate. Judge Canady retired in 2002, taking the position of Senior Status Judge. He was also a mediator.
Judge Canady served on the boards of Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Charleston, and the West Virginia Society for the Blind and Severely Disabled. He was a lifelong member of the NAACP. He received the "Fairest Judge" award from the West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association for 1985-1986 and was president of the West Virginia Judicial Association in 2001. He was inducted into the West Virginia State University ROTC Hall of Fame as an Honorary Member and was a 2005 West Virginia Civil Rights Day honoree. He was also a member of the fraternities, Kappa Alpha Psi and Sigma Pi Phi (Boulé).
Judge Canady was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Joyce Anna Canady Carter. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife, Barbara; daughters, Cheryl Canady, Dottie Teraberry (Peter) and Jacqueline Nicole Canady; granddaughter, Zora Teraberry; brother-in-law, A. Stanley Loundmon; nephews, Theodore N. Carter (Terrie) and Keith Loundmon, as well as a host of other relatives, friends and admirers.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at First Baptist Church, 432 Shrewsbury Street, Charleston.
Visitation will begin one hour prior at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Judge Canady's name to West Virginia State College and HospiceCare.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements of Judge Canady.
In Memoriam Shirley M. Bridgeforth 6/13/2024  
Shirley Ann Bridgeforth, sunrise June 23, 1954 and sunset June 23, 2021. Shirley was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Shirley graduated from Mt. Healthy HS in 1972 and continued her education where she graduated and received her BA from West Virginia State University in 1976. She was also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Shirley married Isaac Bridgeforth Jr. on August 12, 1977. They had 2 children: Isaac (Kourtnee) and Tia Bridgeforth. Shirley was fun, loving, kind, educated, and always prepared. She loved shopping, traveling, and hanging with family and friends. She was currently employed with the YWCA of Central Ohio headstart program as the education coordinator.

Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Richard Mitchell; and mother, Rosa Wages. Along with her children, Isaac (Kourtnee) and Tia Bridgeforth, left to cherish her memory are her 3 grandchildren, Tyler Richard Bridgeforth, Kennedi Bridgeforth, and Kraig Gibson; sisters, Deborah Johnson, Sandra Mitchell, Uyonne Rilter, Mary Louise Reece, and Mary Alice Caldwell; friends, Sandra Gunter, Ann Bridgeforth, Leo Wright, Pee Wee, Kelly, Jackie White, and Gwen Mitchell; and many other friends and family.

Shirley will be missed by family, friends, and all that had the honor of knowing her.
In Memoriam Sharon A. Lewis 6/13/2024  
Sharon "Gaynell" Durham was born on October 9, 1952 in McAlpin, West Virginia. She was the second born of seven siblings to the late John Carlen Lewis and Emily Geraldine Lewis. She peacefully departed this life on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Gaynell completed her early elementary education in Beckley, West Virginia. After relocating to Dayton, Ohio, Gaynell graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1970. She earned her Bachelors in Business Administration in 1974 from West Virginia State University and obtained her Masters in Guidance and Counseling from Tennessee State University in 1976. Gaynell continued her journey of professional development to ultimately obtain her License as a Professional Counselor. Her extensive knowledge and work performance elevated her to various positions of leadership during her professional career. Gaynell was a loyal, dedicated, and hardworking employee of Day-Mont Behavioral Health for over 33 years before becoming a Senior Licensed Community Case Manager with CareSource. Gaynell was a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Gaynell accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in McAlpin, West Virginia. She was an active member of New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Usher Board and the Missionary Circle. She was passionate about being of service to others and spending time with her family. She loved her family unconditionally. Gaynell enjoyed connecting with her family on Thursday night Zoom sessions, watching Married at First Sight, and talking politics with her siblings. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening with her friend, Carol and attending Special Olympic events in support of her son, Johnathan. She relished her annual visits to Beckley, West Virginia and attending Witten family reunions.

Gaynell was preceded in death by her parents, John and Emily "Geraldine" Lewis and sister, Linda Houston. She leaves to cherish her memory, loving and devoted children, Jerica (Wayne) Vann of Monroe, North Carolina and Johnathan Durham of Dayton, Ohio. Two sisters: Elva (Nigel) Lewis-Simpson of Plain City, Ohio and Lisa Lewis of Lorton, Virginia. Three brothers: Ralph (Brenda) Lewis of Upland, California, Rodney (Cheryl) Lewis of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Larry (Sandra) Lewis of Dayton, Ohio. Nieces: Capree Houston, Tracee Houston, Ariel Lewis, Ciondra Brown, Shayna Brown, and Lauren Walton. Nephews: Jeff Lewis and John C. Lewis; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends.
In Memoriam Delois A. Patterson 6/13/2024  
Ms. Delois "Lois" Patterson age 56 of Alexandria, VA, who passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Inova -Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. She was born on the 25th day of July 1964 in Welch, WV to her very proud parents, Clinton O'Daniel Sr. and Lillie Mae (Garrett) Patterson who lived in Big Sandy, WV. Delois was a graduate of Mount View High School in Welch and continued her education at West Virginia State University with a B. A. Degree in Psychology. Upon completion of the ROTC Program, she was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, subsequently earning the rank of Captain. Additionally, she earned her Master's Degree at Johns Hopkins University in Organizational Counseling. During her career, Delois held various positions from Program Manager to Independent Consultant. She was a devout Christian and a devoted member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Arlington, VA where she tremendously enjoyed working as the Director of the Single's Ministry. In her childhood, she attended Beulah Baptist Church in Big Sandy. She loved traveling and one of her greatest joys was expressing herself through her poetry. As a result, she is a published author and her book release signing, "As I Heal - Walking Through The Grief," was one of the highlights of her life. Delois shared a very special relationship with her stepson, Chris Johnson, who she adored. She was the youngest of seven children and was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton Sr. and Lillie Patterson and one brother, Clinton Patterson Jr. She is survived by her sisters: Creola (Craig) Griffin of NC, Pearlie (Raymond) Campbell of FL, Rebecca Patterson of NY, Elaine (Keith) Sweitzer of NY and brother, Clayton Patterson of WV; a host of nephews and nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. "Lois" will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the Life in your Years. - Abraham Lincoln. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Restlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, 6605 New Hope Road, Bluewell, WV, with the Reverend George Masterson officiating. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, where Military Rites will be conducted by the WV Honor Guard. . Family and friends will serve as both pallbearers and flower bearers.
In Memoriam James E. Tolliver 6/13/2024  
James Edward Tolliver age 74, passed away on December 4, 2018 in Concord, NC at home. James was born on April 3, 1944 in Welch West Virginia. His parents were the late Lee Tolliver and Annies Perry Tolliver. James grew up in Coalwood West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his 2 brothers and 5 sisters.
James was a veteran he served in the Vietnam War. He graduated from West Virginia State University with a bachelor degree in Special Education. Later he earned a Masters in Special Education. He worked for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools from which he retired but work as a substitute teacher in recent years.
James was an industrious man who often worked two jobs to support his family. He loved spending time and playing with his grandchildren. Family was important to him and he cherished time spent with his nieces and nephews. He recently celebrated 50 years of marriage.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Annette Kendrix Tolliver. Two children, Michelle Tolliver Smith (Benjamin) of High Point North Carolina and Mark Tolliver of Cape Coral Florida (Tabitha) Grandchildren: Shereta Smith, Regina Smith, Avonna Smith, Francois Tolliver, Romao Tolliver, Daniel Smith (Nina), Alecia Smith, Destiny Edmonds, Alaina Smith. Great grandchildren: Breanna Smith, Jya Smith Sheena Smith, Eli James Smith and Jerico Smith. Brother: Charles White of Columbus Ohio and a host of nieces and nephews.
In Memoriam Eric T. Willis 6/13/2024  
Eric Terrell Willis, 60, passed away on June 21, 2022 in Birmingham, AL. Eric was born in Meridian, MS on March 4, 1962. He is survived by his mother Janie Maebell Mayo; daughter, Jazmine Simon; siblings, family, a special friend and other loved ones. Eric was predeceased by his father, Laverne Willis.
In Memoriam Tom Adams 5/30/2024  
Colonel Tom Adams, Jr., was born August 15, 1933 in Killarney, WV (Raleigh County). A graduate of Stratton High School in Beckley, West Virginia; Col. Adams received a Bachelor of Science degree on General Science from West Virginia State University in 1955; and a Master of Public Policy and Administration degree from Jackson State University. He completed many military courses during his Army career.
He was commissioned as a distinguished graduate through Army ROTC. Colonel Adams entered the Army on August 16, 1955 at Fort Bliss, Texas. He retired from the U.S. Army after a 30-year active duty career in August 1985. After his retirement he worked for H&R Block as a tax professional, Enrolled Agent (ER) for 15 years.
During his active duty career he served in Germany, Korea, Vietnam (two tours of duty) and several stateside installations. He served in many duty assignments, such as, an advisor to the 2nd Republic of Korea Army; advisor to a South Vietnam District and Division; Advisor to the Michigan State U.S. Army Reserves Inspector General; Professor of Military Science; and as director of other general staff directors and unit assignments.
His decorations included The Legion of Merit, Bronze Star (with two oak leaf clusters), Meritorious Service Medal (with two oak leaf clusters), Army Commendation Medal (with oakleaf cluster), the Combat Infantryman's Badge and several other medals, ribbons and badges.
He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior as a young teenager at Itmann, WV (Wyoming County). He served as a deacon, trustee and on several other church committees during his lifetime. He was a previous member of Immanuel Baptist of Lexington, but during the last six years attended services at Sayre Christian Village.
He was preceded in death by parents Tom, Sr., and Bertha Adams-Wallace; son Tom, III., brother Mansfield Adams; sisters, Doris Adams Burrell, September Adams and brother, Richard Adams.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Kelly Adams and son, Tom Adams, III; daughter-in-law, Rita Adams.
He is survived by daughter, Kelly Adams Tate (Bernard); son, John P. Adams; brother, Rudolph "Rudy" Adams and sister-in-law, Mona Lisa Kelly. Also grandchildren, Brandi Adams, Dorothy "Beth" Adams, Bernard K. Tate (Stefani), Ryan M. Tate (Darria), Collin Tate, William Tate, step-grandson, Branch Epperson. He is also survived by a host of great-grandchildren, cousins, nephews, nieces, in-laws and friends.
During his lifetime he profoundly loved his wife, children, siblings and extended family. He also greatly loved, appreciated and was grateful for his many faithful classmates, fellow service members, co-workers, church pastors and members, neighbors and friends he prayed for continually.
In Memoriam Lawrence Harton 5/30/2024  
Lawrence Edward Harton Sr., 78, of Fairmont, died peacefully on Monday (Oct. 27, 2014) at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born Dec. 4, 1935, the son of the late Willie Dan Harton Sr. and Rosa Lee Link Harton. He was a 1955 graduate of Dunbar High School in Fairmont, where he played football and basketball, sang in the Glee Club and was elected class president. Lawrence also played in the state's first integrated football game against Fairmont Senior High School in 1954. After graduation, he served three years in the Marine Corps. Following his distinguished service to his country, Lawrence attended Fairmont State College, graduating in 1961 with a BA in business administration. He was then hired as a case worker in Cook County, Illinois, but after several years returned to West Virginia and became a social worker with the Department of Human Services. He received a full scholarship to West Virginia University and completed his master's in social services, which led to a number of promotions within the WVDHS. He was later employed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in Clarksburg, from which he retired after 30 years of service in 2000. Lawrence was also the recipient of many awards, some work-related and many from community service including chairman of the Fairmont State Presidential Advisory Board, WVD of Institution Work Relief Board, OIC Board, 612 MAC Board, Fairmont Development Partnership Board and Marion County Health Department Board. Lawrence was an active and devoted pivotal member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Fairmont, where he served as chairman of the Deacon Board, trustee of the church and a member of the Men's Chorus. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife, Trucilla Wright Harton; his children, Lawrence (Sharon) Harton Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia, Patrick (Angela) Harton of Denver, Colorado, Adrienne (Rick) Martin of Atlanta, Georgia, Gwen Washington, Gail Rowell and Michele Rowell all of Fairmont, and Otis Rowell of Clarksburg; one sister, Oretha (Michael) Arnold of Memphis, Tennessee; one brother, James (Wilma) Harton of Fairmont; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren whom he was truly devoted; numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved very much; and several cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Willie Dan Harton Jr., Phillip Harton and Robert Harton; and one sister Mary Jo McMiller. Lawrence could always be counted on to lend a helping hand and give a word of practical advice, tempered with a dose of humor. His giving manner and steady presence will be sorely missed by his family, his friends and his community.
In Memoriam David W. Bartemes 10/11/2023  
David Walter Bartemes
August 07, 1938 - October 11, 2023

Born in the Green Hills of West Virginia on August 7, 1938, David Walter Bartemes was the son of Frances Roberts Bartemes and Walter Joseph Bartemes. He died on October 11, 2023 in Des Moines. Dave was a man of action who always had a project spinning in his head.

Dave graduated from Charleston Catholic High School and West Virginia State College (University) where he met his "pretty lady" Cora Perrine. They married in 1961 and last April
they celebrated sixty-two years of sharing the grand adventure of life. They were blessed with three sons who made them proud grandparents to nine and great-grandparents to two. Dave's service in the Army took them to Germany and his later employment as branch manager for
Honeywell brought them to Des Moines.

Dave's lifelong passion was planting trees which he had done in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and finally on his dream farm, Dave's Hardwood Trees, in southern Iowa, where he had planted 30,000 hard wood trees to preserve the land and bless the future. Dave was also a woodworker, and his family will treasure the many beautiful cedar chests, clocks, tables and chairs that he created. His artistry is also shown in the reliquary for St Pius X at St Pius Church, which he created.

Dave was a Catholic Christian who took seriously Jesus' command to feed the hungry and visit the imprisoned. He was ordained a Deacon in 1986 and served at St Pius X Church in Urbandale and Christ the King Church in Dunbar, West Virginia. Through many years, he ministered to the women and men at Mitchellville and Newton Correctional facilities.
Dave was a loving family man, who leaves behind his wife, Cora of Urbandale; his sons, Kevin (Barb) of Altoona, Paul (Kathy) of Austin, MN, and Brian (Maria) of Urbandale; nine
grandchildren, Benjamin, Julia (Nate), Theodore (Mary), Jessica (Khashi), Elena, Joseph (Hannah), William, Cecelia (Drew) and Joshua; two great-grandchildren, James and Cameron and his dear sister, Mary Frances Bartemes Carlton. He is preceded in death by his brother, John.

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at St Pius X Catholic Church, 3663 66th St., Urbandale. There will be a wake service at 6:00 PM, followed by a Story Time at which all present will be invited to tell a story of life they shared with Dave.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church. A luncheon will follow at the Church.

Memorial donations may be made to Emmaus House or to the Urbandale Food Pantry.
In Memoriam Henry R. Bellinger 2/28/2024  
Henry Bellinger Obituary
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. - Odenton on Feb. 28, 2024.

The son of the late Henry Hammond Bellinger and Sadie E. Harris. Henry and his wife Margaret(Genny), reside in Odenton, Maryland. Their children are: Henry Bellinger, Jr, Lisa Richmond, Karen Gray (Bernard), Alison Llorens, Maria Jones (Arnold), and a deceased son, James Bellinger. They have ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Henry R.(Reggie, Hank)Bellinger graduated third in his class at George Washington Carver High School, in Salem, Virginia, in 1956. He was class president for four consecutive years, president of the Student Body, Hi-Y, and the Dramatics Club. He also sang in the choir and played in the band. Excelling in sports, he served as captain of both the football and basketball teams. His senior year, Henry won the B'nai B'rith Award as the outstanding scholar athlete at Carver. At the First Baptist Church, he sang in the choir, was secretary of his Sunday School Class, and a member of the Usher Board.
Attending West Virginia State University, Henry earned a B.A. degree in Sociology in 1960 and also completed the institution's ROTC program. At WVSU, he was a record-setting member and captain of the track team, active in the Pershing Rifles Military Fraternity, Scabbard and Blade Military Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, "W" Club, "Yellow Jacket" Staff, Student Council, Panhellenic Council, Sociology Club, Welfare Committee, and the Prillerman Hall Council. In 1985, Henry was named to the WVSU Sports Hall of Fame and in 1991, to the college's ROTC hall of fame.

His further education included receiving a Masters degree in Management/Science at the National Graduate University in Arlington, Virginia. As a career officer in the U.S. Army, his tours of duty included: Korea, Alaska, the Pentagon, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and Vietnam. After 20 years of active service, he retired from the Pentagon with the rank of Lt. Colonel. His many military awards includes the Army Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Bronze Star, and the Legion of Merit.

Following military service, Henry worked with other federal agencies including the Department of Defense, Civil Acronautics Board, and the General Services Administration. In 1989, he moved to the U.S. Department of the Treasury as Washington District Buildings Manager for the Department's Financial Management Service. In this position, Henry has been highly praised for his overall ability, effectiveness, and dedication. A strong supporter of the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Program, in 1995, he received the prestigious Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.(EEO) Award. He retired from the US Department of Treasury in 2004.

Henry is an active member of the Church at Severn Run. He has served as an Ordained Deacon, usher, President of the Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Stewardship committee, and has held other positions of leadership. Also involved in community and civic affairs, Henry was Vice President for the Odenton Improvement Association and Vice President for. Finance for the Maryland State Conference of Branches NAACP former board member of the Anne Arundel County Branch of the NAACP. In 1997 he was inducted into the Salem Educational Foundation Hall of Fame. He has served two terms on the Board of Directors for the Maryland/Delaware Association for Southern Baptist Convention. He serves on the Board of Directors for three non-profit organizations. He served for seven years as President of West Virginia State University Athletic Booster Club. In 1984 he was honored as Omega Man of the Year.

He holds Life Memberships in the following: Golden Heritage NAACP, Military Order of World Wars, Military Officers Association, West Virginia State Univ. W-Club Inc., West Virginia State Univ. Alumni Association, Salem Educational Foundation, Salem Historical Society, Omega Psi Fraternity Inc., Nomads of Annapolis Inc., and the Ninth and Tenth Horse Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers.
In Memoriam Joanna C. Collins 5/16/2024  
JoAnna C. Collins, 85, of Dunbar passed away on June 5, 2020.

She was born in Philippi to the late Fred and Constance Currance.

JoAnna was a longtime member of Dunbar First Baptist Church. She was member the Eastern Star of Charleston, Chapter 88 and past matron/secretary of Eastern Star Dunbar Chapter 133. She retired from Union Carbide after 32 years of employment. She was a 1952 graduate of Harrisville High School.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Stanley McCann, Jr. and wife Vera and James Robert McCann.

JoAnna is survived by her husband, Hayward Collins Jr.; children, Melinda Jo Susser and her husband Michael, Melissa Ann Smith, Johnny Lucas and his wife Kim; twin sister, Suzanna Bradbury and her husband, George; granddaughters, Brittany Lucas, Mallory Pampiks; grandsons, Jacob Susser, Woody Smith.
In Memoriam William H. Meadows 5/16/2024  
Meadows William Harold II, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at his home in Lexington, Kentucky. He was 80 years old. Mr. Meadows was born on February 12, 1938, in Charleston, West Virginia to father William Harold Meadows and mother Grace Batton Meadows. He graduated from South Charleston High School and West Virginia State University before embarking upon a career as a professional civil engineer. He is survived by his son, William H. Meadows, III, from his marriage to Marion Davis Barna, daughter in law Elena Meadows, and granddaughters Claire and Madeline Meadows of Pembroke Pines, Florida, as well as sisters Carolyn Griffith of Acton, Massachusetts and Diane Hitt of Mobile, Alabama.
In Memoriam John T. Oates 5/16/2024  
Mr. John T. Oates, 84, passed December 30, 2016. He was a retired Army Colonel.
In Memoriam Misty R. Stricker 5/16/2024  
Misty Rhea Stricker(Humphrey), 52, of Gloucester, Va. passed on to be with the Lord of August 20, 2016. Before her illness, she was a teacher who saw her students as her own children. She was a devoted mother, wife, and Christian. She was a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School and West Virginia State College. Everyone that was around her always left with a smile on their face.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Mark Stricker; her children Heather Eason and Jonathan Stricker; son-in-law Robert Eason; her mother Nancy Humphreys; her sisters Lori Fleck and Amy Humphreys. She was preceded in death by her father Mickey Humphreys; and her grandparents Georgia and Raymond Humphreys and Loretta and Burton Harrah.
In Memoriam Cadaris N. Woods 5/16/2024  
Cadaris Brown Woods was born on Sunday, October 03, 1954 and passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Cadaris Brown Woods was a resident of Saint Albans, West Virginia at the time of passing.
In Memoriam Mary Sue R. Buckley 5/3/2024  
On Thursday, September 25, 2014, at 4:43 p.m., Mary Sue Buckley died after a long illness.

She is joining her husband of over 50 years, Rodney Buckley.

She is also joining her parents, Charles Shirley and Anna Louise Russell; and her aunts, Evelyn Holt and Dorothy Leola Ferrell.

Mary graduated from East Bank High School, where she was assistant head majorette. She worked as a secretary for the State Police, Charleston detachment, then as an attendance secretary for Charleston high School, Horace Mann Junior High, St. Albans High School and finally Capitol High School.

Mary leaves behind her son, Nathan with wife, Donna; daughter, Leigh and grandsons, Jake and Jack. Her son, David, his wife, Suzanne; and grandchildren, Daniel and Cheyenne. Her sister JaneAnn and husband, Willie Haddad; nephew and niece, Alex and Holly.
In Memoriam Lee B. Eve 4/26/2024  
Lee Eve Obituary
Lee Constance B. Eve (Bowles)

July 14, 1932 - March 26, 2024

Educator and Community Leader, entered into eternal rest at the age of 91 on March 26, 2024. Beloved wife of nearly 68 years of the Honorable Arthur O. Eve, former New York StateAssembly Deputy Speaker; daughter of the late George Washington Bowles and Roberta Gertrude Bailey Bowles; loving mother of Arthur O. Jr. (Kim), Leecia Roberta, Eric Vincent, Malcolm Xavier, and Martin King; grandmother of twelve; great-grandmother of seven; predeceased by her siblings Dr. George Bowles, Juanell Bowles, Dr. Roberta Jackson, Marie Bowles, Betty Miller, Lucille B. Anderson-Hines, Elizabeth Rice, Cortez Bowles, Langston Bowles, Bobby Bowles (Rosa), and a brother who did not survive birth; and survived by her sister Ruth Harrison, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and dear friends. Public visitation is Friday, April 5, 2024, at Alan R. Core Funeral Home, 1933 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. Funeral service on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 11 am at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 139 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. Entombment will be in the Rosewood Mausoleum in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1990 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the St. Philip's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund at 18 Sussex Street, Buffalo, NY 14215 and/or to the Dr. G. Bowles-Bolles Scholarship Fund at West Virginia State University in Institute, WV 25112.
In Memoriam James J. Braxton 2/16/2024  
James Johnathan Braxton Sr.
January 14, 1954 - November 27, 2023

James Johnathan Braxton, Sr. (Alpha Zeta '77), age 69, transitioned on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born in 1954 to the late Levi and Amber Braxton. A native New Yorker, James and his wife Linda have resided in Fredericksburg, VA since 1998.
James was a career federal civil servant. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after leaving Bayside High School at the age of 17 and was honorably discharged from active-duty naval service into the Naval Reserves. Upon leaving the military, he was inspired to pursue his education and enrolled at West Virginia State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and an associate degree in Banking and Finance. James also received a Master of Science Degree in Administration from Central Michigan University.
Upon graduation James accepted a commission in 1982 through the Extended Program as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Air Defense Artillery Branch. James Braxton retired as a U.S. Army Colonel with over 30 years of active and reserve service with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. During his military reserve service, he served as the Command Inspector General for the 80th TASS Command, Richmond, VA; Deputy Chief of Staff Comptroller (G8), 80th Division Institutional Training, Brigade Executive Officer, Battalion Commander, Battalion Executive Officer, and Brigade Logistics Officer.
James' career in civil service included a variety of leadership positions. His final position was as Chief in the Office of Diversity and Leadership, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington DC.
In addition to being a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., James was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Saluda VA, Vash Naha Social Organization, and the Masonic Lodge. James loved reading, walking, motorcycling, and attending NBA games.
James is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda Manning Braxton; son, James (Israel) Braxton, Jr. (Phyllis) of Stafford, VA; brother, Levi Braxton lll of Saluda, VA; stepsisters, Callie Avis Dugas of Beaumont, TX, Mary Corrine Pearson (Donald) of Newark, DE, and Gloria Jean Holmes of Urbanna, VA; sisters-in-law, Lousie Smith of Kannapolis, NC and Carolyn Hodges of Woodbridge, VA; grandchildren, Jada Braxton, James Braxton III, Noah Israel, Gabriel Israel, Madison Israel; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and tons of lifelong friends.
A Service with full military honors was conducted Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 327 Town Bridge Road, Saluda, VA to celebrate the life and legacy of James Johnathan Braxton Sr.
In Memoriam Luther W. Seabrook 1/17/2024  
Dr. Luther Whitfield Seabrook JAMES ISLAND - Dr. Luther Whitfield Seabrook entered into eternal rest on July 5, 2023. Dr. Seabrook is the father of Terry Seabrook, Kelly Ann Seabrook, Linda Ann Seabrook, and Graeme Whitfield Seabrook (Adam); grandfather of Gerren Seabrook, Andrew Buehler and Eleanor Buehler. A Celebration of Life for Dr. Luther Whitfield Seabrook will take place on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 11:00a.m. at Morris Brown AME Church, 13 Morris Street, Charleston, SC. Wake services will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Morris Brown AME Church. Live streaming information: Fielding Home for Funerals Facebook page. Interment: Morris Brown AME Cemetery, Charleston, SC. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The William Ferguson Seabrook Endowment at The Coastal Community.
In Memoriam John W. Craig 12/15/2023  
John Wesley "Jack" Craig of Washington, DC departed this life on October 29, 2023. Jack was born March 1, 1937. He was the youngest of seven siblings both to the late Ellsworth A. Craig and Etta M. Craig.

He graduated from Armstrong High School in 1956. Craig was recruited as a student athlete and was awarded a football scholarship to pursue his education at West Virginia State University. While at West Virginia State, Jack was a four-year letterman. As a freshman, he made an immediate impact on the team. He was a starter and played on both sides of the ball. As an offensive running back and a defensive comer back, he could be counted on to make the big play such as leading the Yellow Jackets to a 14-0 win over Salem College by rushing for 131 yards to out gain the entire Salem team. A member of the WVIAC-AII Conference First Team and two-time Sweater Award recipient, Jack is credited among the outstanding players to have competed in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Conference. His contributions off the field were also notable as the Vice President of the "W" Club and member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He graduated in June of 1961 with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Arts.

After graduation, Jack taught at Dunbar High School in Washington, DC and served as the Assistant Football Coach. Upon leaving the teaching field he worked as an Investigator for several governmental agencies including the Department of Human Resources, Department of the Treasury, and the Internal Revenue Service. As evidence of his skills and abilities, Jack was temporarily transferred from the IRS to the Department of Energy to assist the agency with a historical gas crisis. Jack also worked as an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist with the Department of Labor. He retired from the government after 42 years of service. After retiring, Jack became an academic advisor to students enrolled at Strayer University.

At the age of 55, he participated in the Washington, DC Senior Olympics in track and field, and swimming. Winning Gold and Silver medals, he was invited to compete at the National Senior Olympics, held in San Antonio, Texas. Jack was among the six founders of the Shenandoah Valley "W' Club, which continues to support West Virginia State University student athletes. John Wesley "Jack" Craig was inducted into the West Virginia State University All Sports Hall of Fame.

Jack is survived by his wife Barbara Craig; daughter Monique Craig, son Drake J. Craig (Kathi); sister Jean Craig; and grandchildren Taylor, Wesley, and Dillon Craig.
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