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William H. Allman, II, age 73, passed away, Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Grandstrand Regional Medical Center surrounded by family.
Mr. Allman was born August 13, 1939 in Clarksburg, West Virginia a son of the late William Hall and Gladys Bailey Allman. William was pre-deceased by a son, William H. Allman, III of Tabor City, NC.
Mr. Allman was a graduate of the Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, West Virginia, where he graduated he graduated as a Cadet Commander. He attended West Virginia University. William enlisted in the US Army in 1960 where he served four years upon completion of service Mr. Allman was a Sergeant and in charge if information for the Commanding Officer of Fort Gordon, Ga.
After Military William chose a career in Broadcasting where he managed Radio Stations in Michigan, West Virginia, and North and South Carolina. His greatest passion was broadcasting sporting events for Myrtle Beach High School Athletics as well as Coastal Carolina University. Mr. Allman is the longest living lung reduction recipient which was performed at MUSC in October of 1999.
Mr. Allman is survived his wife of 51 years, Paula G. Allman of Myrtle Beach; one son: Paul C. Allman of Myrtle Beach; 3 grandchildren: William C. Allman, Paul C. Allman II, and Aubrey M. Allman all of Kernersville, NC; a brother and sister-in-law: Mr. and Mrs. David C. Allman of Bridgeport, West Virginia.
In Lieu of gifts the Allman family request that donations be made to the American Lung Association, 44-A, Markfield Dr., Charleston, SC. 21407.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

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Raymond W. Morton, Jr. "Bill"

Raymond "Bill" Morton, jr. age 85 of Terra Alta, WV formerly of Potomac, MD passed peacefully April 3, 2013 R Montgomery Hospice House. He was born on April 27, 1927 in (Camden-on-Gauley) West Virginia to Regina and Raymond Morton, SR. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Mabel M Morton ; children, Sue A. Windsor and her husband Patrick of Silver Spring, MD., William B. Morton of Poolesville, MD., and Mary Jane Selph and her husband Duncan of Leonardtown, MD; loving grandfather of Nicole, Natalie and Craig Morton; and Ryan, Caitlin and Chad Selph. He is also survived by his loving brother Joe H. Morton of Rockville, MD and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Richard A. Morton.
Bill was a retired Cartographer who worked for the Army Map Service. He served in the U.S.Navy from 1945-46. He graduated from Greenbrier Military School , Lewisburg, WV in 1947 and graduated from West Virginia University , School of Geology in 1951

Bill and his wife Mabel have enjoyed many happy years of retirement on the community of Alpine Lake Resort , West Virginia. where a celebration of Bill's life will be held later this year.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alpine Lake Resort Scholarship Fund, 700 West Alpine Drive, Terra Alta, WV 26764 or the American Heart Association.
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Raymon William "Bill" Morton Jr., passed away on April 3, 2013. Services will be held later in Tera Alta, WV.

Bill underwent heart surgery at John Hoipkins on February 3 of this year wher he received two (2) valve repaired and two (2) artery obstructions cleared.

Bill was a 1947 graduate of Greenbrier. He was among the most loyal of graduates and was in attendeance at most GMS reunion held in October of each year. From the small WV community of Camden-on Gauley, Bill and his brother Dick and Joe, were heavily involved in athletics and school life.

For the historians, The Morton brothers live in the basement of Major Bob and Carolyn Harris while at Greenbrier as rooms were in short supply due to the returning veterans of WWII.

Bill and Mable have live in Tera Alta, WV for the past several. His brother Dick passed several years ago and brothe Joe continues to live in Maryland.

More information later.

Thomas B. Moorhead, 86, was born December 28, 1925, and passed away in Louisville, Ky., where he had been living in recent years. The son of Milton Merritt Moorhead and Dorthy Simon Moorhead and brother of Milton Moorhead Jr., all deceased, was a Charleston native. He attended Charleston High School, Greenbrier Military School, Lewisburg, and West Virginia University. He enlisted with the Army at 18, attended officer training school and served in the Philippines during World War II.
His business career spanned many decades in Charleston; most notable was the Minit Man Automatic Car Wash. Originally located on Lee Street, the Minit Man moved to Virginia Street in 1959 and remained there under his ownership until its sale in the late '90s. Mr. Moorhead had pioneered this industry since 1950. He served as president of the Automatic Carwash Association and was inducted into the Carwash Hall of Fame.
Other businesses included: Safety Sign, Budget Rent-a-Car, Peter Pan Cleaners, Econ-O-Rent TV, West Virginia Communications, Neighbormart Convenience Stores, the Pansy Brown Restaurant and Gihon Village Shopping Center in Parkersburg.
Tom was as funloving as he was hardworking. He acted in many productions with the Kanawha Players and the Charleston Light Opera Guild. He supported, with his wife, Janie, the Sunrise Museum. He volunteered for years with Meals On Wheels and loved every minute of it. He took great pride and pleasure in his membership of Phi Kappa Psi fraterinity and his 50-year membership in the Rotary Club of Charleston.
Tom Moorhead invested all of his talents and imagination in the city he was so proud to call home. He spent all of his love on family and friendships. A life well lived.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Jane Brown Moorhead; and his son, David Merritt Moorhead. He is survived by his daughters, Mollie M. (Robert F.) Gates of Charleston and Ann B. Moorhead of Louisville, Ky. It was his personal request that there be no memorial service.
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Robert Liggett Faulwetter
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Robert Liggett Faulwetter July 31, 1937 - Nov. 15, 2012 Mr. Robert Liggett Faulwetter, 75, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 15, 2012. He was born July 31, 1937 to the late Arthur John Faulwetter and Irma Louise Liggett Faulwetter. Robert was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Winston-Salem Train Club and Rural Hall Historical Society. After retirement he became involved with Crisis Control Ministries and King Outreach Ministries. Robert is survived by his wife, Linda Faulwetter of the home, a daughter, Beth Faulwetter of Winston-Salem, a son, Chris Faulwetter and wife Jennifer of East Bend and a grandson, Dawson Faulwetter of East Bend. A private graveside service will be conducted Monday, November 19, 2012. The family will receive friends from 2:00 -4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home in Rural Hall. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to; King Outreach Ministries, 413 Kingsway Dr., King, NC 27021. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. (Hayworth-Miller Rural Hall)

Published in Winston-Salem Journal on November 17, 2012
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Word received from Bob's daughter, Beth, informs the Association her father died one week after receiving the diagnosis of cancer of the liver. Hopefully more information will available from the family of Bob's life.

Herb Pearis
December 7, 2012