Kim Basnett Culver passes away

Kim Basnett Culver, David "Buck" Durham

Kimberly Basnett Culver, a 1980 North Marion graduate after attending Monongah High for three years before it consolided with North Marion, passed away Tuesday, December 12.

She lived in Idamay but moved to Cowen, West Virginia after her graduation from Fairmont State. Her career stops included Global Contact Services and Aegis Communications Group.

Kim and David “Buck” Durham have been together since 2007.

Kim’s sister, Donna Basnett Harki, is a 1974 Farmington High and Fairmont State grad married to Gary Harki, a 1972 Farmington grad. Gary might be related to  Paulina Shenlosky Harki, a 1941 Barrackville High grad.

There were a lot of Basnetts, by birth or by marriage, at Monongah High.

Nancy Riley Basnett, Class of 1960, is the mother of Kerri Basnett, a Shinnston Lincoln High grad. Robert Eugene “Gene” Riley, Class of 1949, is Nancy’s cousin because her father, Howard Riley, and Filmore Riley, Gene’s dad, were brothers.

Paula Jean Givens Basnett, who married Fred Basnett, was the only sister of former Monongah High teach Joan Givens. All are deceased. Fred’s widow is Victoria Basnett. Amy Jean Basnett Jordan is Miss Givens’ niece.

Also:

Roy Basnett, Class of 1932.
Doris Menear Basnett, Class of 1938.
Raymond Basnett, Class of 1947.
Dennis Basnett, Class of 1962.
Carlton B. Basnett, Class of 1965.
Beverly Basnett Zaleski, Class of 1965.
Jack Basnett, Class of 1969.
Debbie Rutherford Basnett, Class of 1975.
Michael Basnett, Class of 1975.

Barbara Basnett Cain started with the Class of 1956 before she left Monongah High and Worthington during her sophomore year and moved from Ohio – Olmsted Falls and Brook Park -- back to Monongah in 1970 after marrying Matthew R. Cain.

They have a son, also named Matthew. Barbara was married to Ralph J. Ayers from 1954 to 1968. 

Her father was Paul Basnett, who drove both a school bus and a mine bus.

Kim’s obituary:

Kimberly Ann Basnett Culver, 55 of Upperglade, formerly of Monongah, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at her home. She was born January 27, 1962 in Fairmont to Edward and Ruby Layne Basnett and was raised in Idamay. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family.

Kimberly is survived by her fiancé David “Buck” Durham, II and his children Ayden and Ava; daughter Layna (husband Wesley) Culver Wayne; sister Donna (husband Gary) Harki; grandchildren Weston, Owen, and Addilyn Wayne; the father of her children Buddy Culver; and many nieces, nephews, and beloved cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Cara Jo Culver.

In keeping with Kimberly’s wishes, cremation will take place with Memorial Services to be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.adamsreedfh.com.

Adams-Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Culver family.