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PASSING OF Lester "Ted" Clay Hess

11/21/2022

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​It is with deep sadness I share the attached information received from Grand Lodge Special Deputy Jeff Miller, regarding funeral arrangements for Lester C. "Ted" Hess, PGER. 

Please see the information below for visitation, service and other events.
 
I am also including a link to Ted's obituary from the funeral home
https://www.kepnerfuneral.com/obituaries/Lester-Ted-Clay-Hess?obId=26384481#/obituaryInfo
 
Yours in Elkdom,
Louise M. Hayes

Here are the confirmed arrangements for the funeral of PGER Lester C. “Ted” Hess, Jr. 
On Monday, November 21, 2022, there will be a visitation from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Kepner Funeral Home, 900 National Road, Wheeling, WV, 26003, with an Elks Service being held at 3:00 p.m. 

On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, there will be an additional visitation at Kepner Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  Then, at 11:00 a.m., a funeral service will be held at Kepner’s, followed by interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Wheeling. 
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At 1:30 p.m., a lunch will be held at the Wheeling Elks Lodge, 4706 Jacob Street, Wheeling, WV  26003.  All attendees are invited to attend. 
For those planning to stay overnight, there are two hotels within a half mile of the Funeral Home.  They are: 
1.     SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 908 National Road, Wheeling, WV, 26003.  Phone number (304) 232-8903. 
2.     Hampton Inn Wheeling, 795 National Road, Wheeling, Wv, 26003.  Phone number (304) 233-0440. 
Any questions regarding these arrangements should be directed to West Virginia Special Deputy, Jeff Miller, at (304) 639-8737. 
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Passing of Bill Lambert, PSP

4/25/2022

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It is my sad duty to inform you that PSP Bill Lambert passed away on Thursday April 21, 2022.

Friends will be received at Donald G. Ford Funeral Home, 950 George Washington Hwy., Grafton, WV
on Thursday April 28, from 2 - 8 PM with the Elks Memorial Service at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held
 at the funeral home on Friday, April 29, at 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow at the Woodsdale Cemetery.
 
Online condolences can be extended to the family at www.donaldgfordfuneralhome.com
Read Obituary 

​Submitted by
Rick Romino, PSP
​Fairmont Lodge #294
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February 2022 WV STate Newsletter

2/18/2022

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The Februray 2022 issue of the WV Elks Association State Newsletter is live for reading and download.
Read Now!
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STATE DIRECTORY UPDATES NEEDED

2/17/2022

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To All Elks,
Please review your contact information in the current Elks Directory and send me any corrections and or additions.
State Committee Chairs - please review your committees and send me any additions and or corrections - ASAP.  
Thank you
Ken Kormendy
kkormendy1@comcast.net
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Passing of Elk Howard Richard "Dick" Millard

2/15/2022

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​t is my sad duty to inform you that a Life Member of our Lodge has passed and that we will have a Lodge of Sorrow in his honor at the Thursday, February 17, 2022, Lodge Meeting.

Howard Richard ‘Dick” Millard, 92, of Wheeling passed away on Monday, February 15, 2022 peacefully in his sleep. 

Dick was born on June 16, 1929, to the late James and Marie Millard. He is survived by his sons Jay (Marsha) Millard of Cincinnati, OH and Michael Cass (Kimberley) McMillan of Huntington, WV as well as his grandchildren: Dominic Millard, Meghan Millard, Michael Cass McMillian II, Joshua McMillian, and Braxton Michels along with his great grandchildren: Tucker McMillian, Tanner McMillian, Landon Michels, and Kinsleigh Michels. Along with his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his sister Eleanor Bock.

Dick was a 1st Lieutenant serving in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. After returning from the war, he joined the Wheeling Police Department and served the citizens of Wheeling for 28 years before retiring as a Lieutenant. Along with serving his country and community, Dick was a longtime OVAC football official and an active member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (Life Member) Lodge No. 28, Masonic Lodge, Osiris Shrine, Royal Order of Jesters and the Fraternal Order of Police.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Donations may be made in his name to the Jay and Marsha Millard Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of Twin Rails Sober Living Facility Covington, KY. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kepner Funeral Home, 900 National Rd., Wheeling, WV, 26003 (304-232-2732).
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Central DD Clinic MARCH 5 @ 10 AM

2/1/2022

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Please note that the Central DD Clinic originally scheduled for Saturday, March 12 is now MOVED to
Saturday, March 5, at 10:00 AM at Buckhannon Lodge 1736.
The change is necessary to accommodate our State President so that he may attend another Elks commitment on the March 12 and also attend my clinic.
Again, the Clinic is now on Saturday, March 5, at 10:00 AM at Buckhannon Lodge 1736. 

Michael Livesay
DDGER- West Virginia Central District 9480
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Passing of PSP carl thomas mooney

11/1/2021

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Carl Thomas Mooney passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. He was a proud member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge #313 where he served in all the chairs and Exalted Ruler. He also served as President of the WV Elks Association, Elks Grand Lodge Past District Deputy and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus where he also served as Grand Knight.
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Funeral mass will be conducted at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Huntington, WV at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2021 with burial following at Spring Hill Cemetery. The Huntington Elks Lodge #313 and the Military will conduct grave side services. Visitation will be at the church 11:00 a.m. until service time (Mask are required). Full obituary can be found at the link below.
Obituary
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Death of PSP Paul Duffy, Sr.

10/9/2021

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It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of our member, Past State President Paul Duffy Sr. on Friday, October 8, 2021. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 12, from 1PM -7 PM,  where We will be having Elks Funeral Service at 6PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.
Roger “Hambone” Kirkpatrick PSP, Weirton #1801
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WVEA Fall newsletter has been released

9/30/2021

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The Fall Issue of the West Virginia Elks Association newsletter can be viewed and downloaded HERE
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Mid-Year Conventions Reports

8/12/2021

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Committee Reports for the MY-2021 Convention are posted on the Convention Site. HERE
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