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January 05, 2006

Betty E. Oliver, 81


JUNE 27, 1924-JAN. 3, 2006

Betty Eleanor Cullums Oliver, 81, of 1304 Pennsylvania Ave. in Hagerstown, Md., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at Coffman Nursing Home in Hagerstown.

Born Friday, June 27, 1924, in Charleston, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Edward Cullums and the late Gladys Smith Cullums.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Oliver, in 2001.

She was a 1946 graduate of Ohio University, with a B.S. in commerce.

She was employed as a research librarian for DuPont and enjoyed decorating model homes. She also was the female voice of the S.O.S. Message, a minute with God. Betty also enjoyed working with children, serving as Sunday school superintendent.

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She was a member of Hagerstown Bible Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Mary Susan Oliver of Glendale, Calif., and Karen L. Oliver of Hanover, Pa.; three sons, Charles R. Oliver of Peoria, Ill., William Taylor Oliver of Williamsport, Md., and Kent D. Oliver of Cape Coral, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, with Pastor Dale Carver officiating.

The family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown.

Memorial donations may be made to Hagerstown Bible Church, 203 Summit Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740.




S. Gail Sines, 71


JULY 5, 1934-JAN. 3, 2006

Sarah Gail Sines, 71, of Hagerstown, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at Williamsport Nursing Home.

Born July 5, 1934, in Uniontown, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mildred Feather Cooley.

Her husband, Theodore R. Sines, preceded her in death.

She was a homemaker.

She was a member of Gateway Ministries Church of God in Williamsport.

She is survived by one son, Edward A. Sines of Martinsburg, W.Va.; two sisters, Doris Provencal of Baltimore, and Gladys Nicola of Florida; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Demoucelle.

Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel, Hagerstown. The Rev. Victor C. Fowlkes Sr. will officiate. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Friends will be received Friday one hour prior to services at the funeral home.




Marshall E. Parker, 74


SEPT. 22, 1931-JAN. 1, 2006

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Retired Master Sgt. Marshall E. "Buddy" Parker, 74, of Martinsburg, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, at Washington County Hospital.

Born Sept. 22, 1931, in Berkeley County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Harry Carl Parker Sr. and Ethel Anderson Parker.

His wife, Roberta Mace Parker, preceded him in death.

He retired from the 167th Airlift Wing of the West Virginia Air National Guard.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church.

He was a member of Mystic Order of Shrine, Robert White Lodge 67 A.F. & A.M., American Legion and Martinsburg Moose Lodge 120; and was a past patron of Golden Rule Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 69.

He is survived by two sons, Robert C. Parker and William M. Parker, both of Martinsburg; three grandchildren, Robert C. Parker Jr., Christopher Parker and Jennifer Clapsaddle; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille P. Caskey and Odetta Kidwell Frankenberry; and two brothers, Harry C. Parker Jr. and Paul Parker.

Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg. The Rev. Charles W. Henry Jr. will officiate. Masonic and military graveside services will be in Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg.

The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, where an Eastern Star service will be conducted at 6:45 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship United Methodist Church, c/o June Engle, Treasurer, 2661 Charles Town Road, Kearneysville, WV 25430.




Dorothy S. Trussell, 94


APRIL 24, 1911-JAN. 4, 2006

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. - Dorothy S. Trussell, 94, of Hunters Hill in Charles Town, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, at Fairfax (Va.) Nursing Center.

Born April 24, 1911, in Shepherdstown, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Willis E. and Helen Virginia Crowl Skinner.

Her husband, William E. "Bill" Trussell, died July 14, 1989.

She was a graduate of Shepherdstown High School and attended Shepherd College.

She was a member of Zion Episcopal Church, where she helped to organize the Junior Daughters of the King.

She was a member and past president of the Shenandoah Garden Club and held offices on the state level of West Virginia Garden Clubs; and was a member of Cress Creek Country Club and Old Opera House Guild.

She is survived by one son, William E. Trussell Jr. of Fairfax; one brother, Michael M. Skinner of Alexandria, Va.; two grandsons, Jeffrey T. Trussell of Clifton, Va., and W. Bradley Trussell of Atlanta; one great-granddaughter; five nieces; and six nephews.

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