Former BJ executive secretary
Frances Sutphin passes away

Former Beacon Journal executive secretary Frances Sutphin passed away Monday, June 13.

Frances’ obituary:

Frances Sutphin

Frances Sutphin, 77, passed away on June 13, 2016 at The Merriman, Akron, Ohio.

Frances Sutphin

Fran was born to Guy and Ruby Carper on March 20, 1939 in Roane County, West Virginia. She graduated from Spencer High School with the Class of 1956 and was married to William Ronald (Ron) Sutphin in April 1957.

She and Ron moved to Ohio in 1965 and raised their family there. Fran was an executive secretary at Babcock & Wilcox as well as the Akron Beacon Journal. They were longtime members of the Akron Baptist Temple.

Fran was preceded in death by husband, Ron; an infant daughter, Anita; and an infant son, Mark. She is survived by her son, Craig (Patty) Sutphin; daughter, Crystal (Guy) Leach; grandchildren, Brian (Crystal) Sutphin and Amanda (Robert) Murray; greatgrandchildren, Ella Sutphin, Harrison Sutphin, and Grayson Murray. She was the oldest of eight children -- her brothers and sisters, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and greatnephews will remember “Sis” as the one who pulled them together so often and put family above all else.

Fran loved her family, her friends, and her flowers. She will be remembered by so many for her cards and her kindness.

Friends may call at Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., on Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 5 to 7 p.m., where a funeral service will be held immediately following at 7 p.m., with Rev. Ernie Kemppel officiating. Additional services will also be held on Saturday, June 18th at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, 406 Market St., Spencer, WV 25276 at 2 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. Interment at Clover Cemetery. Funeral home map, directions, and the Sutphin Family condolence book are available at the funeral home website.

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