CAROLENE MARIE SAMPLES

Somewhere in Heaven, our mother sings ...

For on this day, she earns her wings

Bomont, WV- Carolene Marie Samples, 68, of Bomont, WV entered into rest Sunday, July 30, 2006. Meeting her at the Gates of Glory were her parents, Dorothy and Lee Shaffer and her brothers, Edward and Lawrence Shaffer.

Carolene recently returned to West Virginia to be with her family after spending several years in California and most recently, New Bern, NC where she was active with the Ladies Auxiliary of the local VFW post. She leaves a void in the hearts of many dear friends there.

Carolene leaves behind her children, Donald McNeiland of Grand Cayman Islands, Alan McNeiland of South Carolina, Rose Cantrell of Bomont, WV, Ty Samples of Rainelle, WV, and Arthur “Sparky” Samples of North Carolina. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Joshua, Adam, Savannah, Melody, Montana, Bradley, Tori, Cierra, Shana, Kevin, Michael and James as well as her sister, Kay of Texas and her brother Bill of Elkview.

Service will be 4pm Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at Pine Grove Church, Fraziers Bottom, WV with burial following in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2pm until service time at the church. Online condolences may also be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 301 RHL Boulevard, Charleston, WV 25309.

Carolene touched the hearts of all she met and enriched the lives of many. The world is a dimmer place without her smile in it, but Heaven just got a little brighter.

Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV is in charge of arrangements.

Vacation's All I Ever Wanted ....

& a great one it was!

Looks like not much changed around here, though ... teeheehee

The Beat Goes On ...

& on & on & on & ......

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!

Family reunions? Fireworks? Cookouts?

Continued ....

I was going to post on the Sunday hunting thing, but this one caught my attention. I'm easily distracted sometimes.

WV Senate Bill 114 - allows counties, with the approval of the city council in a given municipality, to adopt and apply a mandatory fee of up to five dollars on those convicted of felonies, misdemeanors or municipal ordinances to fund teen courts. Moreover, any mandatory fee established by a county commission or city council will be paid for by the defendant if he/she is found guilty of a felony or a misdemeanor committed in that county.

How much is Clay County making??

Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer

Bikinis aren't for everyone.

HAPPY SUMMER!!

Tips for Travellers

Let's say, hypthothetically, you were about to embark on a ROAD TRIP!! Let's pretend, just for kicks, you were going from one side of the US to the other. Where would you stop? Where would you avoid? What do you think it'd cost (no cheating if you've done this before ... teeheehee)?

Another Day in the Life

The day started out normal enough, not much different from every other day. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, the flowers were in full bloom.

But just beneath the surface, something was ... off.

Later, people would talk about a "feeling" ...

A feeling of ... being watched. A feeling

of something lurking, just out of sight.

Something older than time itself

something ... ancient ...

something ... dark ...

something ... evil.

Don't Take Life So Seriously ... It's Only Temporary

Today, I said goodbye to an old friend - one of my husband's best buds from Way Back, when we were all just kids, before Life took over & Reality kicked our butts. Along the way, while we were all trying to find our places in this world, we lost touch. It's sad that it takes a funeral to bring us all back together.

When I got up this morning, my feet were firmly planted in 2006. When I go to bed tonight, I'll still be lost somewhere in 1980 something. The Game Room at Procious ... big hair ... KC & the Sunshine Band ... fresh young love ... we were all slim & invincible & had all our hair.

I can't honestly say that I know what kind of person he became or even what kind of person he was last week. It really doesn't matter. In my mind, he'll forever be young & happy & have the world at his feet. He came from Good People, he was Good People & he'll leave a void in the hearts of many.

My sincere, heart-felt condolences to the entire Shamblin family. Darrell was only 45.

Beyond the Barbeque

Soldier, rest, thy warfare o'er,
Dream of fighting fields no more.
Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking,
Morn of toil, nor night of waking.
Sir Walter Scott

Memorial Day began as a memorial for Civil War veterans. It's long since grown to be a day to pay homage to all who have passed on to the next level. As you place your flowers and indulge in backyard get-togethers, remember the ones who have fallen for our freedom & pray for the safe return of all those who still fight.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND ALL WHO KEEP IT FREE