ORAN ‘POOCH’ BOOTH JR.
Oran R. “Pooch” Booth Jr. of Eleanor passed away July 14, 2023 at 87 years old.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Bertha Ann “Nook” Booth. He was the son of the late Oran R. Booth and Gladys Phalen Booth of Hometown. He is survived by his siblings, Barbara Magoun of Stephens City, VA, William Booth of Piney View, WV, Monna Sheets (Roger) of Winfield, and also survived by his three children Sherry Witt, Winfield; Troy Booth, Spring Hope, NC and Ginger Austin, Mebane, NC; six grandchildren, Shanda (Matt) Crist, Lindsay Witt, Eric Booth, Christopher Booth, Jacob Austin and Carlie Austin, and two great grandchildren, Dylan and Hayden Crist.
Pooch was a Veteran of the US Army. He retired from Republic Container Company, Nitro, after 34 years of employment.
Pooch made an impact on the lives of many. In addition to his commitment to being a loving husband and father, nothing brought him more joy than to spend time with his grandchildren, great-grands, nieces, and nephews teaching, creating, and building. He was generous with this time and his patience was unmatched. Pooch was the patriarch of his family, he was a voice in his community, a coach and mentor to the neighborhood kids, an artist, a craftsman, and a great storyteller.
A tribute to the life of Mr. Oran R “Pooch” Booth Jr. was held Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Pete Thompson officiating. Burial was in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens.

JILL SUZANNE CLARK
Jill Suzanne Clark, 49, of Miami, Florida, formerly of Hurricane, passed away at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City on April 8, 2023.
Jill was born September 16, 1973, to parents Karol M. Clark of Hurricane and the Late Micky Anne Newman Clark of Florida. A 1991 graduate of Hurricane High School, she continued her studies at the University of Colorado in Denver and Boulder.
As the Owner/Director of Magnet Art Group of Miami, Florida, Jill traveled the world promoting and trading in works of art. She was instrumental in putting art into space.
In addition to her father Jill is survived by her maternal grandmother, Margaritte Taylor Hulley of St. Petersburg, Florida, Her fiance, Scott Richardson, of Miami; her best friend since 7th grade, Corrie Stevens Lovejoy of Charleston, WV, many loving aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of friends from all over the World.
Jill was preceded in death by her mother, her paternal grandparents, Morris and Catherine Clark of Hurricane, and her little dog and furry companion of 17 years, Bunnie.
A memorial service to honor Jill’s life will be observed on Thursday, July 20th, at 7:30 p.m. at Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church located in Hurricane with the Rev. Dr. Joseph Kenaston officiating.