CLARENCE BESS, JR.
Clarence Weeden Bess, Jr, 78, of Hurricane, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.
He was a Member of Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church where he served many members of the community through delivery of friendship bread to new visitors. He also served with the Youth Reach Missions, Kairos Ministry at the Prisons, He was a 32nd degree Royal Arch Mason, member of the Scottish Rite and the Beni Kedem Shriners Temple.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence W. Bess Sr. and Ruby Humphries Bess; sisters, Linda Lutes, Phillis Myers, Carolyn Sue Bess and brother Mark Bess as well as his doxi Missy.
He is survived by his wife, Harriett Jo Hudnall Bess; son, Eric R (Missy) Bess; daughter, Kirstyn M. (Joseph) Bess; bonus children Meredith J (John) Vance, Steven D (Tiffany) Miller, Kathryn H (Scott) Lowther; sisters, Deloris Jean Johnson of Scott Depot, Helen A (Richard) Schoolcraft of Cannelton, Marie (Mike) Comer of Cannelton, Marilyn (Allen) Butcher of Kimberly, Vicky Moore of St. Albans; brothers, Gary (Tina) Bess of Cannelton, Tim (Debbie) Bess of St. Albans, Richard (Becky) Bess of Cannelton. 11 grandchildren and a multitude of nieces, nephews and family and friends.
Funeral service wasWednesday, November 16, 2022 at Forrest Memorial United Methodist Church with Pastor Joe Kenaston officiating. Burial was in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens.
JOHN CZENSZAK
John Anthony Czenszak, 76, of Liberty, passed away on November 13, 2022 at Jackson General Hospital after a long illness.
He was born September 8, 1946 in Buffalo, New York to the late Alexander Czenszak and Rose (Mottle) Czenszak. He is also preceded in death by his wife Nancy Czenszak and brother Joseph Czenszak.
Left to cherish his memory are his sisters Margie Rieske and Nellie Schmidt; and brother Alec Czenszak (Elaine).
As much as the love for our country, was his love for family and friends. Even after his accident that left him confined to a wheelchair, John always was trying to help others.
A memorial service will be held with military honors, officiated by his good friend, Kenny Stone, at a later date.