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R. Joseph Vignati

January 15, 1941 - January 17, 2020

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Friday, January 17, 2020, Mr. R. Joseph Vignati, 79, loving husband of Mary B. Vignati.

Mr. Vignati was a lifelong resident of Augusta. His father, native of Tramutula Italy, owned and operated the Broadway Fish Market on Broad Street, where he worked alongside his dad for many years.

He was in the first graduating class of Aquinas High. After graduation, he earned an Associate’s degree at Augusta College, then continued his education earning an undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of GA, where he was a Member of the Lambda Chi fraternity.

Upon joining the U.S. Airforce (sic), he served as communication officer attaining the rank of Captain, while earning a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at the University Alaska, Anchorage.

His career in mental health services began in Alaska, later serving as the Director of the Augusta Regional Youth Development Center. He volunteered for over 20 years at the Augusta Richmond County Community Partnership for Children and Families, as a member of the Coalition for Mental Health Advocacy, a board member for four years of the National American Mental Health Association, and an advisor on the Governor’s Mental Health Advisory Council.

He had a passion for antiques and spending time with his 6 grandchildren.

An avid history buff, he led tours of the Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home and the Augusta Museum of History. He was also a member of the Augusta Lion’s Club, and was awarded Lion of the Year 1983-84.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Joseph Vignati (Kathryn), Lela Vignati Nielsen (Foster Olson), and Mark Christopher Vignati (Jackie); and grandchildren: Brennan Vignati, Riley Vignati, Courtney Nielsen, Ryan Nielsen, Guy Vignati, and Michael Vignati. He is preceded in death by his parents Romie and Carrie Vignati and his son, Robert Vignati.

The funeral service was Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment followed in Westover Memorial Park.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.

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Martha Jane Riley, 69, of Deep Creek Lake and Hutchinson Island, Fla., died April 9, 2007, at her home at Deep Creek Lake.

She was born in Kingwood, W.Va., June 27, 1937, and was a daughter of the late William Mordicia and Iola M. White Wotring.

Martha was a graduate of Kingwood High School, Fairmont State College with a B.S. degree, and West Virginia University with a master's degree in social work.

She was employed by Everhart, Everhart, and Brown in Kingwood, W.Va., and Valley Comprehensive Mental Health in Fairmont, W.Va., and also operated an office in Mannington, W.Va., for several years. She was an adjunct professor for the WVU School of Social Work and an assistant professor in the Sociology Department of Fairmont State College. She also operated a private practice, "Martha's Counseling," in Fairmont.

She was a member of NEA, National Association of Social Workers, and the Episco-Pals of St. Matthew's Church in Oakland. Her membership is on record at the First Baptist Church in Fairmont, but she often said she found her church home at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Oakland. She and her husband retired to Deep Creek Lake and Hutchinson Island, Fla.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth P. Riley; one sister and spouse, Wilma E. Wotring Hyre and William W.; two sons and spouse, Bryan Kenneth and Marquita Bailey Riley, and Anthony S. Riley; two granddaughters, Abbie Elizabeth Riley and Kaitlin Alexandra Riley, both of whom she treasured as highlights of her life; and many nieces and nephews, in whom she took great interest and pride.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty A. Wotring and Norma M. Wotring Snider, and two brothers, Donald F. Wotring and Jack W. Wotring.

Friends were received at the Rotruck-Lobb Funeral Home – Kingwood Chapel on Wednesday. A funeral service was conducted this morning, April 12, at the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Dr. Chip Lee officiating. Interment will follow at the Maplewood Cemetery in Kingwood.

Memorial donations may be made in Martha's memory to Hospice of Garrett County, P.O. Box 271, Oakland, MD 21550. Personal condolences can be offered to the family online at www.rotruck-lobb.com.

Published in The Republican, Oakland, MD, on April 13, 2007.

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Ralph Dwain Lyons, 92, of Independence, went to be with our Lord Friday, February 4, 2005 at Windy Hill Manor in Kingwood.

He was born December 1, 1912 in Newburg, the son of the late Charles Edward and Carrie Lucricia Riley Lyons. A retired coal miner with over forty years of service, he began working in the mines at the age of 14 as a hand loader. He was Methodist, enjoyed square dancing and loved gardening, hunting and teaching his grandchildren to dance. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Alberta Trickett Lyons; one son and spouse, Robert and Mary Lyons; four daughters and spouses, Catherine and Robert McGee, Patricia and Larry Deal; Donna and William Nutter and Debora and Arnold Stevenson; nine grandchildren, Pamala Feathers, Susan Casteel, Mechele Allen, Anthony Deal, Brian Deal, Gregg Nutter, Marsha Hardesty, Scott Stevenson, Melisa Stevenson and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two grandsons, John Lyons and Christopher Nutter; four brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 7, 2005 in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Delbert Lyons officiating. Interment followed the service in Shay’s Chapel Cemetery at Newburg. The family request that expressions of sympathy be directed to Hospice Care Corporations, P.O. Box 760, Athurdale, WV 26520. Personal condolences may be offered to the family on-line at www.rotruck-lobb.com.