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July/August 2015 • SR
ROGERS —
Ruth Sarah Davis Rogers, 99, of Salem, WV,
passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at her home.
Born October 22, 1915, in Salem, WV, she was the
daughter of the late Okey Worthington Davis and
Frances Ella (Edwards) Davis.
Mrs. Rogers was a lifelong resident of Salem. She gradu-
ated from Salem High School in 1934 and received an AB
degree from Salem College in 1938, with a double major in
music and English. In 1939, she married the late Clarence
Mord Rogers. The following two years she attended West-
minster Choir College in New Jersey, earning a Master of
Arts in Music degree. Some years later she received a Master’s
degree in Education from West Virginia University.
Mrs. Rogers was Minister of Music at Babcock Memorial
Church in Baltimore, MD, 1940-41. Following the war years,
she taught Music and English first at Salem High School and
then at Bristol High School. In 1955, she retired from public
teaching intending to stay at home, but accepted a teaching
position at Salem College where she taught music courses,
served as the music department chairman, and was adviser
to MENC (Music Educator’s National Conference). In 1980,
Ruth retired from the college as Professor Emeritus.
Mrs. Rogers joined the Salem Seventh Day Baptist church
when she was eight years old and remained a devoted
member for ninety-one years. She served in numerous posi-
tions, among them church clerk, Sabbath School teacher,
choir director, and Women’s Society officer. For many years,
her home was a magnet for college students who loved a
good meal and family fun on Sabbath days after church.
Ruth was also actively involved in community affairs. She
enthusiastically supported Fort New Salem and for five years
served as corresponding secretary and writer and publisher
of THE ECHOS (a Fort New Salem newsletter). For many
years, she was a member of the Randolph Terrace Board of
Directors. She used her gifts of music and voice to enrich
not only her church family but the community as well.
Mrs. Rogers was the recipient of several awards, among
them Business and Professional Women’s Woman of the
Year (1983), Salem International University Distinguished
Alumni Achievement Award (2003), and the Seventh Day
Baptist Woman’s Society Robe of Achievement.
She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-five
years, Clarence Mord Rogers, and one brother, George
Edwards Davis. Left to cherish her memory are five children:
Stephen Clarence Rogers (Josephine) of Belpre, OH; Sarah
Jane VanHorn (Clinton Chris) of Renick, WV; Alfred Randolph
Rogers (Calette Smith) of Georgetown, SC; Elizabeth Ann
Muldoon (Joe Parker) of Athens, WV; and Christina Ruth
Green (Norman) of Salem. Mrs. Rogers had numerous
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and step-grandchildren.
Rev. Dr. Dale Thorngate conducted the memorial service
in the Salem SDB Church, Sabbath afternoon June 6, 2015.
OBITUARY
TYLER — ROLLE
John Tyler (of Metro Atlanta SDB) and Rose Rolle (of Miami
SDB) were married on April 24, 2015, in a private ceremony
in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Pastor Andrew Samuels officiated.
John and Rose Tyler now reside in Newnan, GA, and attend
the Metro Atlanta church.
VEALE — CHRONIGER
Andrew (AJ) Veale and Jessica Chroniger were united in
marriage on June 13, 2015, at the SDB Church of Shiloh,
NJ. The bride’s uncle, the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Chroniger of the
Alfred Station SDB church, officiated.
UHLAND — HARRIS
Travis Jay Uhland and Emmily Juanita Harris were married
May 9, 2015, at the SDB Church of Shiloh, NJ. Pastor
Donald Chroniger officiated.
MARRIAGES
BRUCE –
A son, Jacob Oliver was born to Abigail (Vaught)
and BJ (Robert Lourance Jr.) Bruce of the Portland Area
SDB church on May 13, 2015. He was also welcomed by a
brother, Robbie (age 5), and a sister, Amelia (age 2).
LOONEY –
A son, Jagger Blake, was born to Jenna
(Richards) and Matt Looney of the Texarkana SDB church
on May 14, 2015.
BIRTHS
ALFRED STATION SDB CHURCH
Rev. Dr. Kenneth Chroniger
Alfred Station, NY
Joined after baptism
Mark Stevenson
NEW MEMBER
