James had many names, The Preacher, Preacher Man, Rev. Jimmy Borup, Jim, Dad, and Papaw. Jimmy was an army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. In his younger days he was a drywall finisher, roofer, salesman, bred & raised coon hounds and owned the Borup Construction company. Jim loved fishing and hunting-especially chasing his prize coon hounds around the woods.

He loved God, Ann Borup, family, and his friends. Jim had many very close friends that he loved. Jim knew a lot of people and prayed for everyone. His greatest love was God and preaching the word. He was a Pentecostal preacher and an Evangelist who was widely known for his healing tent ministry. He and his family traveled across the United States, singing, preaching and spreading God’s word. Jim also preached for several years on WCNW Radio Station. James was affiliated with many churches across the United States. Jim didn’t know a stranger, he loved everyone. He was a kind and generous man.

DR. W. BLAKER BOLLING, 77, of Huntington, W.Va., died peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 10, 2020. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, on June 25, 1942, the oldest son of the late T. Winston Bolling and Loreta Blaker Bolling. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his stepson, Joshua S. Fife. He is survived by his wife, Julia Dodds Bolling; sons, Winston B. Bolling Jr. and his wife Mary of Barboursville, W.Va., and Thomas C. Bolling of Huntington, W.Va., and stepson JK Fife and his wife Ginger of Barboursville; and a brother, J. Ernest Bolling and his children, Jeb and Kristine of Midlothian, Virginia. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Charlotte Bolling, Lauren Fife and Jacob Fife, all of Barboursville. Blaker was educated in the Richmond public school system. He earned a Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering from Virginia Tech. He was in the ROTC cadet corps while in Virginia Tech.

Following graduation he was inducted in the U.S. Army and was sent to Vietnam, where he served from 1965 to 1966. During his service he earned a Bronze Star and two Presidential unit citations. Following his active duty he remained in a drilling reserve unit. He worked as an Industrial engineer then returned to the University of Virginia where he earned a doctorate of business administration. He taught at two universities in Virginia. In 1985 he accepted a position at Marshall University in the Lewis College of Business where he taught as an associate and full professor. He retired after 26 years of teaching.

He was a business honorary fraternity advisor, he was nominated for outstanding teacher and named in Who’s Who among professors in American Universities and Colleges. He was an ordained deacon in the Presbyterian Church. He was a member of several military service organizations. He enjoyed reading, boating, flying and motorcycle riding.

Born Nov. 30, 1941, at Sunbury Community Hospital, he was a son of the late Myron E. and Verna M. (Portzline) Bingaman. On Nov. 22, 1968, he married the former Shirley Hendricks, who preceded him in death May 9, 1997.

Chester attended Selinsgrove High School until the 10th grade. He proudly served in the United States Army. He completed a tour of duty in Vietnam from 1966-68. Upon returning home, he was employed at the Colonial Furniture Company in Freeburg. After 40 years of helping to produce fine furniture, he retired in 2008.

He was a member of the Ebenezer Bible Church, Selinsgrove, where he served as a board member for many years. He was a part of the church cemetery association, and helped the family in mowing the cemetery for many years. After retirement, he served as Chaplain with American Legion Post 25, Selinsgrove.

Chester wholeheartedly loved serving his community with the Freeburg Volunteer Fire Company for more than 40 years, where he spent countless hours, as an active firefighter and Chaplain, helping others in their time of need. The Tanker was his pride and joy.

Chester had a gentle spirit, always putting the needs of others ahead of his own. He will be greatly missed by his family, who take comfort knowing that he is reunited with his beloved wife, Shirley.

Eugene N. Beisman, 75, passed away on August 7, 2022, at his home in Batchtown, IL.

He was born February 3, 1947, in Batchtown, IL, to the late John and Dorothy (Peters) Beisman.

He married Barbara Maag on June 14, 1969, and they recently shared their 53^rd anniversary.

He served in the United States Army for two years during the Vietnam War. Gene went to work for Calhoun Drilling Company and worked as an operator and then went to work for Calhoun Lumber until he retired, he also loved to farm. He served as a volunteer firefighter for the Richwood fire department and was a member of the Batchtown American Legion.

Dick was a member of the Potsdam Elks Lodge #2074 where he was a 44-year member and he was also a member of the Norfolk American Legion and the Legion riders. He enjoyed puttering around his garage on old cars and motorcycles in his spare time and enjoyed the quality time spent with Dakota and Rayna. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dick’s memory can be made to the Potsdam Humane Society, 17 Madrid Ave., Potsdam, NY 13676 and memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com. Dick’s family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Dodd’s and the entire staff at the Gouverneur Hospital for the care they provided during Dick’s stay. The Buck Funeral Home in Norwood is serving the family of Richard P. “Dick” Barish.

Larry Appleby of Oxford Junction, passed away peacefully Monday, July 25, 2016, at Jones Regional Medical Hospital in Anamosa surrounded by his family. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Legionnaire in Oxford Junction. His visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Lahey Funeral Home in Oxford Junction. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello.

Larry Eugene Appleby was born Feb. 26, 1949, in Iowa City, to Freddie and Luella (Boots) Appleby. He married the love of his life, Mary Kay Fedderson, on Aug. 8, 1969, in Anamosa. He served in the U.S. Army for eight years, enlisting in 1966.

Larry worked for Iowa Steel in Cedar Rapids, Wilson Food and IAC in Iowa City. He was a member of Harley Hogs. He enjoyed to fish, hunt, camp and travel. Larry also enjoyed gambling. He loved spending time with his family and friends. The neighborhood kids often enjoyed his company and knew him as Grandpa or Uncle Larry. He enjoyed time with his dogs, they were his boys.

Retired Army Col Robert G. Ferrari passed away Aug 8, 2021 at age 84 after a long battle with a variety of health issues, which he battled ferociously to the very end. He was proud of his family, his friends, his notable life accomplishments, and his military commitment to serving his country throughout the world over a 30-year span.

Bob’s military career consisted of numerous challenging deployments in Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, Georgia, White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, Utah, Heidelberg, Germany, the Panama Canal Zone, and two year-long tours in Vietnam. He excelled in leadership positions throughout his career.

In the military, Bob was awarded two Bronze Medals, an Air Medal for Combat service, two Legion of Merit medals, two Meritorious Service medals, and a peacetime Humanitarian Service medal.

Bob distinguished himself his entire life as a star athlete at Bishop Manogue High School (he’s in the Manogue Hall of Fame) and later earned eight varsity letters in three sports at the University of Nevada. After retirement from the military in 1988, Bob was asked by Gov. Richard Bryan to serve the State of Nevada and clean up the backlog of buildings overseen by the Public Works Boards. In four years, Bob supervised the completion of the new Carson City Supreme Court and State Library, the Ely and Lovelock prisons, DRI faculty in Las Vegas, UNLV Health Science Building, Community College facilities in Las Vegas, Henderson, Elko, Carson City and Reno. He then served Washoe County as an educator for seven years teaching Technology at Sparks Middle School and coaching girl’s basketball. After his second retirement he became a successful developer of family properties.

Over the years, Bob and his family were quiet philanthropists, donating generously to schools and numerous local non-profits. Some of his notable ongoing contributions were to the University of Nevada Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs of Truckee Meadows and North Lake Tahoe, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, The Catholic Services Appeal, Food Bank of Northern Nevada, and Bishop Manogue High School.

His academic achievements were noteworthy. Bob was Valedictorian at Manogue before graduating from the University of Nevada with a degree in Civil Engineering and a teaching certificate. While serving in the army, Bob received a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University, a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Utah, and completed the Army War College.

Bob met wife Audrey Bernard at the university, and they married in 1959. They were married for 61 years before her passing in 2020. She was an excellent army wife and they raised four children that were adaptable army brats stationed all over the US and abroad. Many of Bob’s deployments to war and natural disasters left Audrey and the children at home, where they were very active in sports and activities. Bob always found time to coach and participate when he was not deployed. In later years, he loved to watch his grandchildren play ball and dance, and he rarely missed a chance to cheer on the Wolf Pack. The older grandchildren affectionately called him Nonno, until his oldest granddaughter coined the name Bobbo and it stuck.