Jim Bennett, 61, of Philippi Fred Ware Jr., 59, of Tallmansville Jerry Groves, 56, of Cleveland, W.Va. George Hamner Jr., 54, of Gladyfork Jack Weaver, 52, of Philippi Martin Toler, 51, of Flatwoods Alva Martin "Marty" Bennett, 51, of Buckhannon Marshall Winans, 50, of Talbott Terry Helms, 50, of Newburg Jesse L. Jones, 44, of Pickens David Lewis, 28, of Philippi Prayers for their families, friends, and co-workers as well as the rescued miner, Randal McCloy Jr., 26, of Simpson
Martin Toler Jr. Martin Toler Jr., 51, entered into his Heavenly home on Jan. 2, 2006, due to a mining accident. Born Jan. 22, 1954, he was the son of the late Martin and Ethel (Cline) Toler of Cyclone. Jr. was a 1971 graduate of Oceana High School. He had more than 30 years of experience in the mining industry. Jr. was a devoted Christian, a deacon, Sunday school teacher and Adult Bible Study teacher at Stump Chapel Church at Tesla, W.Va. He was a doting and loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved life to its fullest and was a strong witness and blessing to all that knew him. His final message to everyone was Tell all I will see them on the other side. In addition to his parents, Jr. was preceded in death by six brothers, Elliott Lee, William (Bill), Edmond, Charles (Buzz), A.W. (Upie), and Harris Toler. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary Lou Russell Toler of Flatwoods; a son, Chris Toler and his wife, Jennifer, of Flatwoods; a daughter, Courtney Browning and her husband, Brandon, of Flatwoods, W.Va.; and a special nephew, George Toler and his wife, Crissy, also of Flatwoods; six grandchildren, Lindsey and Natalie Toler, Chase and Cole Browning, and Drew and Abbey Toler, all of Flatwoods; four brothers, Tom Toler and wife, Karen, of Summersville, Millard Toler and wife, Elizabeth, of Davin, David Toler and wife, Sue, of Little Birch, Dean Toler and wife, Patti, of Exchange; a sister, Ruby (Sis) Haught and husband, Tony, of Cyclone; mother-in-law, Madge Cook Russell of Flatwoods; father-in-law, Ralph Russell and wife, Lois, of Matheny; sisters-in-law, Margie J. Toler of Flatwoods, and Juanita Toler of Cyclone. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at Stump Chapel Church, Tesla, with the Rev. Marvin Given and the Rev. Earl Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in Braxton County Cemetery on Airport Road, Sutton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stump Chapel Church, 110 Locust Estates, Sutton, WV 26601. The family would like to say a special thank you to all those who prayed for them, to the Pastor and members of Sago Baptist Church, the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, the mine rescue teams and everyone that helped during this time of sorrow. Arrangements by Greene-Robertson Funeral Home, Sutton.
