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Obituaries for Week of September 21

LINDA CARROLL ARNOLD
Linda Carrol Arnold, 72, of Hurricane, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at her residence.
Linda was born on November 21, 1951 in Gilbert, WV and was raised by her parents, the late Eugene Burgess and Virginia Anglin (Burgess).
Linda graduated from Barboursville High School in 1969, she was a loving mother and grandmother. Linda worked as a sales representative for Lilly’s Jewelers, she was an auxiliary member of American Legion Post 139, and Chaplin of the American Legion Riders.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Arnold and a daughter, Melissa Dawn Clark (Spurlock).
Left to cherish her memory is her son, John Stephen Hall II (Susan) of Scott Depot; brother, Gene Burgess (Nancy) of Florida; grandchildren, John “Jay” Hall (Kristen Hill), Justin S Hall, and James Morton; son-in-law, Don Clark; and a dear friend, Pam Keeling Thompson.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday September 24, 2023 at 2pm at the American Legion Post #139, Milton. A memorial ride to Beech Fork will be held following the service.

LEOTHA JEAN BOLES
Leotha Jean Boles, 88, of Buffalo, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was a member of Grace Baptist Temple in St. Albans. She retired from Putnam County Circuit Court where she worked as a court reporter.
Born December 6, 1934 in Seth, she was the daughter of the late Fred Michael and Myrtle Massey Michael. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Gerald D. Boles; son, Mike Boles and brother, Fred Michael Jr.
Survivors include her daughters, Pam (Lonnie) Harris of Buffalo and Toni (Gary) Phillips of Point Marion PA; sister, Janet (Doug) Billups of St. Albans; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Raynes Funeral Home, Eleanor, with Pastor Brian Dean officiating.