Arlena B. Marple, age 76, of Buckhannon, WV died Thursday, October 7, 2010 at her home while under the care of St. Joseph’s Hospice. She was born August 5, 1934 in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Guy S. and Frantie Wilfong Warner. On April 4, 1953 she married Monzell D. Marple who survives. Also, surviving are one daughter, Jacqueline “Jackie” Bennett and husband Bruce of Hodgesville, WV; one son, Mark T. Marple and wife Connie of Hackers Creek, WV; two sisters, Ethel Miller of Hunker, PA and Marlene Ledbetter of Buckhannon; one grandson, Jeremy Bennett and wife Amanda of Lawrenceville, IL; one granddaughter, Samantha Leput and husband Neil of Keyser, WV and one great grandson, Lance Leput of Keyser. Arlena worked beside her husband for many years running a dairy farm and maintaining a home. She was a member of the Heaston United Methodist Church of Hodgesville. Friends will be received Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 5-8 PM at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald C. Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Lebanon Church Cemetery in Buckhannon. Online Condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
