Phyllis Joann Marple, age 81, of Hodgesville, WV died Thursday, November 17, 2011 at her home. She was born July 11, 1930 on Pecks Run, WV, a daughter of the late Arthur and Vola Kesling Hinkle. On May 10, 1948 she married Edward Earl “Short” Marple who preceded her in death on June 2, 1999. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Loris Hinkle and one sister, Helen Knabenshue. She is survived by two daughters, Kathie McHenry and husband Daniel and Debbie Starkey and husband Tip all of Buckhannon; four grandsons, Dusty McHenry and wife Carmela of Hemlock, WV, Nick Starkey and wife Angie of Sago, WV, Justin Starkey and wife Becky of Tenmile, WV and Trent Starkey of Brushy Fork, WV; two granddaughters, Angie Lamb and husband Chad of Lima, OH and Mistie Cobb and husband Matthew of LA, CA; nine great grandsons; nine great granddaughters; one brother, Zaner Hinkle and wife Dorla of Camp Hill, PA and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Marple was a care giver at New Hope Room and Board. She was a Christian by faith. Friends will be received Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 4-8 PM at the Way of Holiness Church. Funeral service will be held 11 AM Wednesday at the church with Pastor Jerry Murrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Church Cemetery at Hodgesville. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
