Deloris Virginia Branson Heare

    Deloris Virginia Branson Heare, age 79, of Welch, WV, formerly of Old Fields, WV, passed this
life on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in Welch, WV. Born on January 27, 1929 in Old Fields, WV, she is
the daughter of the late John Branson and Regina Baldwin Branson. Mrs. Heare was preceded in
death by her husband, Ralph "Rabbit" Heare in 1992.

    Mrs. Heare is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Beavers of Welch, WV, two sons, Kevin Heare
of Old Fields, WV, Greg Evans of Moorefield, WV, two sisters, Lila Stafford of Arkron, OH, Irene
Smith, one brother, John Branson of Moorefield, WV, seven grandchildren, and five great
grandchildren.

    A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday,  May 3, 2008 in Welch, WV.

    Arrangements are under the direction of the Elmore Funeral Home in Moorefield, WV.