CHARLES EDWARD ELSWICK SR.
Charles Edward Elswick Sr. 70, of Leon, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at CAMC Teays Valley. He worked in construction for many years and loved to work on cars.
Born December 26, 1953 he was the son of the late William Henry Elswick and Grace M. Slater Elswick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John Elswick and William Elswick.
Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Clara Elswick; son, Charles Elswick (Crystal Underwood) of Barberton OH; daughters, Jane (Tom) Hickman of Leon and Amanda (Jaburs) Terry of Pt. Pleasant; brothers, James (Debra) Elswick of Missouri, Osdell (Teency) Elswick of Charleston, David (Rose) Elswick of Charleston and Mark Elswick of Leon; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Thursday, March, 21, 2024 at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Elmer Miller officiating. Burial was in Elswick Family Cemetery.
BERNA JOE HIGGINBOTHAM
Berna “Joe” Higginbotham, 80, of Grimms Landing, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Hospice House West at Thomas Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. “Joe” grew up in Buffalo and attended Buffalo High School. She worked for several years at the Stone & Thomas Warehouse. She later met the love of her life, Boyd Ferrell Higginbotham. They were married for 61 years and together they raised 6 wonderful children. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She loved spending time with her family and friends and being with them brought so much joy.
Born July 21, 1943 in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” Craig and Mary Oldaker Craig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Regina “Jeannie” Marcum; brothers, Charles Craig, James Craig, Howard Craig, Cleon “Rusty” Craig, William “Page” Craig, Johnny Craig, and Roy Craig; sisters, Erma Craig, Iona “Midge” Grady, Lula Belle Stover, Elnora Hill, and Hazel Absten.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Boyd F. Higginbotham; her children, Boyd (Valerie) Higginbotham, Lloyd Higginbotham, Julie (Tony) Stutler, Chipper Higginbotham, and Kevin (Holly) Higginbotham; as well as 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and extended family and friends.
Funeral service was Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo, with Pastor Randy Parsons officiating. Burial was in Morning Sunrise Cemetery, Grimms Landing.